Complaints
125
per 10K Sold
3.0
US Sales
413,625
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Injuries
1
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 2009 Ford F-250 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#139 complaints
Steering Defects
Avg mileage:82,936 mi
#234 complaints
Suspension Failures
Avg mileage:101,024 mi
#39 complaints
Wheel Issues
Avg mileage:88,429 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Ford F-250.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Defects | 39 | — | — | 82,936 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 34 | — | — | 101,024 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 9 | — | — | 88,429 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 7 | — | — | 100,744 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Tire Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Diesel Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Shock Absorber | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Stabilizer Bar | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — |
Steering Defects
39
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
82,936
Suspension Failures
34
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
101,024
Wheel Issues
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
88,429
Engine Problems
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,744
Engine & Cooling
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Diesel Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Shock Absorber
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Stabilizer Bar
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Trailer Hitches
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2009 Ford F-250 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2009 Ford F-250 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2009 Ford F-250 has 125 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Steering Defects with 39 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2009 Ford F-250?
Top reported problems: Steering Defects (39 complaints, avg 82,936 mi); Suspension Failures (34 complaints, avg 101,024 mi); Wheel Issues (9 complaints, avg 88,429 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2009 Ford F-250?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 91,802 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2009 Ford F-250?
NHTSA complaints for the 2009 Ford F-250 include 1 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 1 injuries, and 1 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2009 Ford F-250 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2009 Ford F-250 as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2009 Ford F-250?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford F-250 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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