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BrakesPart report

2009 Ford F-350 Brakes Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
7%of 28 total for the year
Median mileage
95,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2009 Ford F-350, 7% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,500 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.

“Drives really rough truck bounces and makes it hard to steer had to slow down so I wouldn't lose control. Im a business owner and have bought alot of trucks and this has never happened to me.”

NHTSA complaint #11156465, filed 2018-12, 180,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2009 Ford F-350. The contact stated that the brakes failed. In addition, the contact attempted to change the tire but the tire would not turn once installed. The contact called the dealer and was advised that the brake system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the brakes were most likely rusted as a result of not being used for some time. The failure mileage was 11,000. ..updated 09-26-12 the consumer stated the brakes only slow the vehicle down. They do not stop the vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #10472064, filed 2012-08, 11,000 miles

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Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201444%
201285%
201143%
200927%
20081310%
200726%
200686%
200576%
2004106%
200389%
2002119%
20012516%
20004214%
19997819%
199818%
19973221%
19962822%
19954131%
19943335%
19932828%
19921223%
1991826%
19901538%
1989819%
1988621%
1987113%
1986321%

Other parts of the 2009 Ford F-350

Suspension
18 complaints
Steering
14 complaints
Wheels
5 complaints
Engine
4 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 Ford F-350

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology