2009 Ford E-150 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2009 Ford E-150 has a complaint index of 31, ranking 10th out of 14 model years. NHTSA lists 7 complaints and 12 recall campaigns, and it carries a Caution verdict capped by those recalls rather than by complaint volume.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 31/100
- #10 of 14 E-150 years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 7
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 12
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Engine
Top 2009 Ford E-150 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine3 (43%)
- Brakes1 (14%)
- Electrical System1 (14%)
- Structure & Body1 (14%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (14%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (14%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Door locks or handles snapped, leaving the door unable to open even after unlocking, reported at 30,000 miles.
- A wiring fault between the fuse box and a junction box caused the vehicle to shut down electrically while driving, at 36,100 miles.
- The throttle stuck wide open after the driver tapped the brake to release cruise control, creating a dangerous acceleration event.
- The front end shook violently at various speeds and recurred despite dealer visits, reported at 83,000 miles.
- A spark plug failed and stripped the cylinder head threads while driving at low speed, reported at 134,000 miles.
- The brake warning system activated along with a warning light while driving on city streets.
2009 Ford E-150 recalls
12 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 15V729000Nov 4, 2015Other667 vehicles
Equipment adaptive/mobility
MobilityWorks (WMK Inc.) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, and E-350 vans modified by MobilityWorks to be equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Risk: If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
Remedy: MobilityWorks will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 2015. Owners may contact MobilityWorks customer service at 1-800-769-8267, or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884. Note: These vehicles and wheelchair lifts were subject to a similar recall in 2014. All vehicles that received that recall remedy are still affected by this recall as well.
- NHTSA 14V706000Nov 5, 2014Other34 vehicles
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply (Cummings) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, Chevrolet Express, 2006-2008 Dodge Sprinter, and 2009-2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2013 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured January 1, 2006, to October 8, 2014, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation after January 1, 2006. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Risk: If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
Remedy: Cummings will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began January 13, 2015. Owners may contact Cumming's customer service at 1-800-639-5438 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Cumming's number for this recall is 14E-041.
- NHTSA 14V641000Oct 10, 2014Other834 vehicles
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Mobility Works (WMK Inc.) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E150, E250, and E350 vans modified by Mobility Works to be equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Risk: If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
Remedy: Mobility Works will notify owners, and Ricon will supply supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2014. Owners may contact Mobility Works customer service at 1-800-769-8267 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
2009 compared with other E-150 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2009 Ford E-150 reliable?
- NHTSA data shows a complaint index of 31 for the 2009 E-150, which ranks 10th out of 14 model years for this model. The verdict is Caution, driven mainly by 12 recall campaigns rather than a high volume of complaints.
- What are the most common problems on the 2009 Ford E-150?
- Engine issues make up 43% of complaints, the largest share, with a median failure mileage of 158,102 miles. Other reported areas include brakes, electrical system, structure and body, suspension, and transmission, each at 14% of complaints.
- Does the 2009 Ford E-150 have recalls?
- NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns for the 2009 E-150. None are do-not-drive recalls; most involve wheelchair lift equipment installed by third-party van conversion companies, plus one fuel system recall tied to a Roush propane conversion kit.
- How does the 2009 E-150 compare to other model years?
- With a complaint index of 31, the 2009 E-150 sits in the middle of the pack. Years like 2014, 2015, and 2016 score much lower (8, 15, and 23) and earn Best verdicts, while 2005, 2010, 2011, and 2013 score higher and are rated Avoid.
- What mileage do 2009 Ford E-150 problems usually show up at?
- The overall median mileage at failure across complaints is 83,000 miles. Engine-related failures specifically show a higher median of 158,102 miles.