Worst 2009 Ford F-150 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Unintended Acceleration
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Ford F-150.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unintended Acceleration | 52 | 8 | — | 49,389 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 41 | 1 | 4 | 83,299 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 41 | 2 | 1 | 103,608 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 29 | 1 | — | 65,619 mi | |
| Brakes | 25 | 2 | — | 86,614 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 23 | 2 | — | 74,561 mi | |
| Body Structure | 21 | 2 | — | 47,778 mi | |
| Fuel System | 13 | — | — | 72,462 mi | |
| Airbags | 12 | 6 | — | 70,288 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 12 | — | — | 35,650 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 11 | 2 | — | 43,205 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 10 | 1 | — | 38,985 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 9 | — | — | 14,371 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 8 | — | — | 40,944 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 7 | 1 | — | 28,316 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 7 | — | — | 68,852 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 6 | — | — | 93,950 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 6 | 1 | — | 26,683 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 5 | — | — | 129,970 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Other Equipment | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint | 2 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2009 Ford F-150
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~280,946 vehicles.
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 F-150 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 18, 2008, THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2009. THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE HOUSING EMBOSSMENT RETAINING THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE SPRING MAY FRACTURE DURING NORMAL USAGE RESULTING IN INSUFFICIENT SPRING FORCE TO RETURN THE HANDLE TO THE FULLY STOWED POSITION.
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2009 Ford F-150 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2009 Ford F-150 reliable?
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Does the 2009 Ford F-150 have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2009 Ford F-150?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford F-150 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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