YearToAvoid

2009 Ford F-150 Electrical System Problems

NHTSA has 55 owner complaints about electrical problems in the 2009 Ford F-150, 17% of all 324 complaints for this model year. That is #18 highest electrical complaint count among 21 F-150 model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 4 fires. Median mileage at failure: 55,000 miles.

Electrical System complaints
55
17% of 324
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
4
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
55,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2009 Ford F-150 electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 18, 2009, latest Jul 8, 2026.

2009 Ford F-150 electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month3Aug 2009Jun 2011Sep 2012Apr 2014Mar 2016Mar 2017May 2019Sep 2021
55 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2009 to Jul 2026; peak May 2019 (3).

Electrical System recalls for the 2009 Ford F-150

  1. NHTSA 09V150000May 5, 2009Electrical System8,735 vehicles

    Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch

    Ford is recalling 8,735 my 2009 f-150 trucks for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the brake stop lamp switch may be improperly adjusted. This may result in a delay in brake stop lamp illumination when the brake pedal is depressed. In situations of very mild brake application, the brake stop lamps may not illuminate.

    Risk: Delay or loss of brake stop lamp function may increase the risk of an accident.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and have the brake stop lamp switch removed and reinstalled which will provide proper adjustment. The remedy will be performed free of charge. The recall began on may 13, 2009. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332 or through the internet at www.ownerconnection.com.

Electrical System complaints by F-150 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200579 (7%)
  2. 200665 (11%)
  3. 200746 (9%)
  4. 200831 (8%)
  5. 200955 (17%)
  6. 2010189 (22%)
  7. 2011252 (12%)
  8. 2012179 (10%)
  9. 2013332 (11%)
  10. 2014166 (11%)
  11. 2015186 (11%)
  12. 2016196 (10%)
  13. 2017137 (10%)
  14. 2018185 (8%)
  15. 2019107 (8%)
  16. 202090 (12%)
  17. 2021223 (22%)
  18. 2022181 (30%)
  19. 202397 (24%)
  20. 202485 (45%)
  21. 202527 (26%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Ford F-150 have electrical problems?
NHTSA has 55 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2009 Ford F-150, 17% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 55,000 miles.
Which Ford F-150 year has the most electrical complaints?
The 2013 Ford F-150 has the most electrical complaints (332), compared with 55 for the 2009.
Is there a electrical recall for the 2009 Ford F-150?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Ford F-150 concerns the electrical: 09V150000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.