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2009 Ford F-350 SD Body and structure Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
11%of 19 total for the year
Median mileage
3,756miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2009 Ford F-350 SD, 11% of the 19 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,756 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.

“With 5,112 miles on my 2009 Ford f350 truck, the turn signal handle broke off completely, rendering my turn signals and lights completely inoperative.”

NHTSA complaint #10303448, filed 2010-01, 5,112 miles

“The contact owns a 2009 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated that there was a clunking noise coming from the driver's side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times, but the failure would continuously recur. The dealer stated that the vehicle was not responding to the way the vehicle was bolted together, causing the vehicle to twist and snap back into position. The manufacturer was contacted, but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 2,400 and the current mileage was 14,700.”

NHTSA complaint #10446370, filed 2012-02, 2,400 miles

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202437%
2023512%
202287%
202133%
2020126%
2019235%
20182412%
2017458%
201621%
201542%
2014114%
2013111%
201213%
201112%
201012%
2009211%
200833%
200714%
200611%
200531%
200465%
200332%
200232%
200111%
200064%
199954%

Other parts of the 2009 Ford F-350 SD

Brakes
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Vehicle 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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