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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2009 Ford F-250 SD Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
4%of 23 total for the year
Median mileage
9,880miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2009 Ford F-250 SD, 4% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,880 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

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.

“Approximately 3 days ago, automatic transmission slipped briefly, occurred again on 2/22/10. Self-corrected both times. Vehicle was hauling enclosed cargo trailer containing 3 atv's. Parked vehicle and shut off ignition, vehicle was in park. Approximately 3 minutes later noticed smoke from under hood. Fire spread too rapidly for effective use of fire extinguisher. Engine compartment was fully involved upon fire dept arrival, with radiant heat and smoke damage to the passenger compartment. The vehicle is considered a total loss. …”

NHTSA complaint #10313382, filed 2010-02, 9,880 miles

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026111%
2024718%
2023716%
20222217%
20212515%
20207729%
2019464%
2018164%
2017252%
2016145%
2015196%
201428%
2013210%
201235%
2011108%
201039%
200914%
200875%
200736%
200610%
2005165%
2004218%
20032011%
2002125%
20014516%
2000219%
1999239%
1997821%
1995111%

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
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Tires
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 31, 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