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2009 Ford F-250 Engine Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
9%of 54 total for the year
Median mileage
156,742miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine of the 2009 Ford F-250, 9% of the 54 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 156,742 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.

“The vehicle will spew white smoke and lose engine power when under acceleration after extended periods of driving time at highway speeds on rainy or humid days. I have had this problem since it was new, vehicle currently has 120,000 miles on it. I have had this vehicle in to several different Ford dealers in several different states, but they all tell me there is nothing wrong with the truck.”

NHTSA complaint #10513717, filed 2013-05, 10,000 miles

“While driving down the highway, the truck shut off and wouldn't come back on. Had to drift into a parking lot to have it towed home. After months and several mechanics later, changing out different fuel parts, engine components, batteries, etc. We found out it was the high pressure fuel injection pump. The pump exploded for lack of better word, inside and sent metal shavings throughout the fuel rail and engine itself. We spent 12,000 to put a used motor and all new fuel components. It took us a year to save up because we had to make a payment on a vehicle that couldn't be used.”

NHTSA complaint #11270406, filed 2019-10, 185,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2009 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that the cruise control was inoperable. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The dealer changed the filters and sensors. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. …”

NHTSA complaint #11612535, filed 2024-09, 128,484 miles

“The contact owns a 2009 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the vehicle would not accelerate over 40 MPH and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the computer needed to be updated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that they would not assist until a recall was issued. The contact referenced TSB number: 11-04-22. The failure mileage was approximately 219,500.”

NHTSA complaint #10907670, filed 2016-09, 219,500 miles

“Motor gaskets leak oils and cracked and the other one is that when driving the truck it begins to shake aggressively and dangerously to where you can lose control”

NHTSA complaint #11482841, filed 2022-09

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201486%
201399%
20122710%
20113012%
2010912%
200959%
20081910%
200758%
20062110%
20052618%
20041912%
20031311%
2002128%
2001136%
2000103%
1999163%
199721%
199511%
199411%
198911%

Other parts of the 2009 Ford F-250

Steering
32 complaints
Suspension
28 complaints
Wheels
6 complaints
Other or unknown
4 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 Ford F-250

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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