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Ford F-350 SDModel year report

2009 Ford F-350 SD Problems

Complaints
19filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
14,775miles, 18 complaints with mileage
Recalls
4campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2009 Ford F-350 SD (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 19 consumer complaints for the 2009 Ford F-350 SD. The part named most often is brakes, with 3 complaints (16% of the total), followed by steering (3) and suspension (3). 18 of the complaints include a mileage, and 61% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 14,775 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 38 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Steering complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Exterior lighting (1), Seats (1), Vehicle speed control (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Brakes: “The contact owns a 2009 Ford F-350 SD. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the contact applied pressure to the brakes but the vehicle failed to stop. The contact stated that there was severe resistance when the brake pedal was applied. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer to be examined. The failure recurred and the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer twice. The vehicle was currently being repaired. The failure mileage was 14,152 and the current mileage was 14,740.”

NHTSA complaint #10330778, filed 2010-05, 14,152 miles

Steering: “Hit road bump & the 'death wobble' occurred causing the truck to shake uncontrollably & force us to the side of the road. I took it to Ford dealership & they quoted me over $7k to fix virtually everything suspension related. I took it 2 local diesel mechanics who eventually fixed it after replacing apx $700 in parts. The part that fixed it was the track bar ball joint & track bar bushing. In searching online amongst Ford enthusiast as well as other diesel truck owners....this is a scary, dangerous & somewhat common problem. …”

NHTSA complaint #10671655, filed 2015-01, 144,975 miles

Suspension: “I am the original owner of a 2009 Ford f350 srw diesel crew cab. At approximately 70,000 miles I began to experience a strong front end vibration; death wobble. When I go over uneven roads at speeds above 55 MPH. The vibration is so great that the steering wheel requires a tight hold to keep control of the truck. The vibration continues until I slow down to around 40 MPH. This becomes even scarier when I am on a freeway fly over that turns and I hit an expansion joint. The truck shakes and tries to push away from the turn. I took my truck to the dealer on four occasions. …”

NHTSA complaint #10512156, filed 2013-05, 70,000 miles

Tires: “On march 23, 2012, while towing my rv on i16, the tread on the left rear tire of my 2009 f350 peeled off. My factory installed tires were continental contitrac lt275/65r18. According to continental these tires were not a part of recall #11t002000 and yet, given the exact same failure, I wonder if my tires should have been included in the recall. The truck had very low mileage, the tread still had a depth of 11 and the bed load was only 2700 lbs(using cat weight measurements.) of the truck's 4000 lb capacity. The tire pressure, before leaving 2 hours earlier, was at the recommended 80 lbs. …”

NHTSA complaint #10456030, filed 2012-04, 14,500 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

61% of the 18 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 6,600 and 70,000 miles.

28%0–1028%10–256%25–5017%50–756%75–10017%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (18 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 14,775 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

200920105201120122013201420152016
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2009 Ford F-350 SD → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 38 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 38 bulletins →

Other model years of the Ford F-350 SD

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20268—7———Too new
2025142,0507———Too new
20244514,0003——Too new to compareToo new
2023419,50015——50 · TypicalToo new
202211350,00017——66 · MoreRising
20219889,54514——51 · TypicalRising
202018959,00015——78 · MoreRising
201946721,00011——100 · MoreFalling
201820525,0009——88 · MoreFalling
201757526,00013——100 · MoreFalling
201620948,3003——39 · TypicalFalling
201520855,0003——35 · FewerFalling
2014740,0004———Not enough data
2013926,0009———Not enough data
20122936,0009——0 · FewerRising
20114343,1007——0 · FewerRising
20105070,0006——8 · FewerFalling
20091914,7754———Stable
200810139,7500——2 · FewerFalling
20072536,2751——Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200612738,0001——Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200521744,9003——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200413075,4782——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200313245,0004——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200212463,5253——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200115858,2952——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200015779,2002——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199914295,5002——Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Ford F-350 SD model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2009 Ford F-350 SD have?

NHTSA recorded 19 consumer complaints for the 2009 Ford F-350 SD as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2009 Ford F-350 SD is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 3 complaints (16% of the total), followed by steering with 3.

Has the 2009 Ford F-350 SD been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2009 Ford F-350 SD reported?

Among the 18 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 14,775 miles and the middle half falls between 6,600 and 70,000 miles; 61% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.