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2009 Ford F-250 SD Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
9%of 23 total for the year
Median mileage
102,008miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2009 Ford F-250 SD, 9% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 102,008 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“We have a 2009 Ford f250 superduty truck. It has a factory installed Ford class five hitch. The unit failed-- the hitch weld separated at the receiver and crossmember frame. You can see the 3/8 inch gap from where weld did not adhere and where the bottom and top plate have large cracks. We towed our boat about 350 miles to lake powell and then home. About 6 weeks after we got home we noticed the hitch was not on center. Upon inspection I saw the hitch was damaged and called holmes tutle Ford. They said because my mileage exceeded the warranty allowance, it was out of warranty. …”

NHTSA complaint #10422527, filed 2011-08, 128,000 miles

“Took vehicle to Ford dealership for routine maintenance and to diagnose loose steering issue at highway speed. Vehicle was diagnosed with failed track bar ball joints, track bar bushings and excessive side to side movement. Front axle dust seals were failed and would need to be replaced. Steering gear box was determined to be failing and need to be replaced. Parts for the gear box were on national back order with 120 day time frame for delivery. The dealership indicated that the combined effect of the failures would have been a catastrophic event if at highway speed. …”

NHTSA complaint #10536581, filed 2013-08, 76,017 miles

Related service bulletins

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026111%
2025212%
2024923%
2023511%
20221713%
2021148%
20202710%
201911310%
20184612%
201711010%
20163713%
20153110%
2014312%
201235%
201111%
200929%
200886%
200724%
200621%
200410%
200353%
200242%
200131%
200063%
199921%
199713%

Other parts of the 2009 Ford F-250 SD

Steering
7 complaints
Suspension
7 complaints
Engine cooling
5 complaints
Wheels
3 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 Ford F-250 SD

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology