2009 Ford F-350 SD Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 16%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 13,058miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2009 Ford F-350 SD, 16% of the 19 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,058 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 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“The contact owns a 2009 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle would hesitate slowly while stopping. The contact examined the vehicle and noticed that the brakes were rusted. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, where they were unable to diagnose a failure. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notifed. The failure mileage was 11,964 and the current mileage was 11,966. Updated 9/19/11 the consumer stated the caliper brackets were frozen. The caliper could not be pulled from the insisde pad against the rotors on the inside. …”
NHTSA complaint #10419659, filed 2011-08, 11,964 miles“Brake pedal has gone to the floor on several occasions. This has been duplicated by both dealer technican and dealer principal. There is absolutley no resistance when this takes place. The last time the dealer installed a brake master cylinder and within driving it out of the dealership to the gas station beside them, the pedal went to the floor. I have refused to pick the truck up until it is fixed and is currently at the dealer since november 2009”
NHTSA complaint #10330678, filed 2010-05Related service bulletins
- 10039053Mar 1, 2011Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 7% |
| 2024 | 4 | 9% |
| 2023 | 2 | 5% |
| 2022 | 12 | 11% |
| 2021 | 4 | 4% |
| 2020 | 7 | 4% |
| 2019 | 9 | 2% |
| 2018 | 3 | 1% |
| 2017 | 10 | 2% |
| 2016 | 5 | 2% |
| 2015 | 6 | 3% |
| 2014 | 1 | 14% |
| 2013 | 1 | 11% |
| 2012 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 3 | 7% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 3 | 16% |
| 2008 | 10 | 10% |
| 2007 | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 | 4 | 3% |
| 2005 | 23 | 11% |
| 2004 | 6 | 5% |
| 2003 | 7 | 5% |
| 2002 | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 | 10 | 6% |
| 2000 | 15 | 10% |
| 1999 | 20 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2009 Ford F-350 SD
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Ford F-350 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.
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