2009 Ford F-350 SD Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 11%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 9,275miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2009 Ford F-350 SD, 11% of the 19 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,275 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, the tow haul mode switch engaged and the transmission slipped out of gear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection; however, since the technician could not duplicate the failure, they could not provide a free remedy. The vehicle identification number was unavailable. The failure mileage was 3,500 and the current mileage was 6,400.”
NHTSA complaint #10285944, filed 2009-10, 3,500 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Ford f350 sd. While traveling at speeds of 55 MPH, the contact abruptly depressed the brakes to avoiding crashing into an animal in the roadway. When the contact tried to accelerate after stopping, the vehicle had no power. When the contact tried to accelerate the second time, he observed gray smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The failure occurred on two additional occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where he was awaiting a diagnosis of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10328557, filed 2010-05, 15,050 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10205022Dec 15, 2015Torqshift Transmission - Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0751, P0730 and/or P2700
- 10056196May 1, 2014Ford: when shifting between park, reverse and/or during 2-3 shift, an intermittent clunk occurs with a torqshift transmission. Model 2003-2014 f-super duty, e series, excursion…
- 10044125Mar 27, 2012Ford: some 2009- 2011 e-series, f-super duty-f-53 motorhome and f-59 stripped chassis vehicles equipped with a torqshift transmission may exhibit mil with dtcs p0751, p0730…
- 10041245Mar 7, 2011Ford service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. There are multiple problems with the vehicle. Possibliy including: malfunction light on, runs rough, reduced…
- 10039053Mar 1, 2011Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration.
- 10034712Sep 23, 2010Ford service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Catalyst y pipe warranty extension.. In some of the affected vehicles, certain vehicle operating conditions…
- 10032625Apr 1, 2010Ford: shudder or vibration on acceleration, especially when loaded. Some super duty vehicles with single rear wheels (srw) and dual rear wheel (drw) may exhibit an excessive…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 38% |
| 2025 | 5 | 36% |
| 2024 | 6 | 13% |
| 2023 | 4 | 10% |
| 2022 | 15 | 13% |
| 2021 | 10 | 10% |
| 2020 | 54 | 29% |
| 2019 | 13 | 3% |
| 2018 | 5 | 2% |
| 2017 | 23 | 4% |
| 2016 | 17 | 8% |
| 2015 | 17 | 8% |
| 2014 | 1 | 14% |
| 2012 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 4 | 9% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 11% |
| 2008 | 11 | 11% |
| 2007 | 2 | 8% |
| 2006 | 5 | 4% |
| 2005 | 13 | 6% |
| 2004 | 6 | 5% |
| 2003 | 13 | 10% |
| 2002 | 7 | 6% |
| 2001 | 28 | 18% |
| 2000 | 8 | 5% |
| 1999 | 15 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2009 Ford F-350 SD
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsBody and structure
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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