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2009 Ford F-150 Recall List

2 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for the 2009 Ford F-150, affecting structure & body and electrical system. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Ford dealer.

Recall campaigns
2
Do Not Drive
0
Park Outside
0
Over-the-air fixes
0
Latest report
Feb 1, 2011
Owner complaints
324

All 2009 Ford F-150 recalls

Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA’s own wording.

  1. NHTSA 11V049000Feb 1, 2011Structure & Body280,946 vehicles

    Structure:body:door

    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.

    Risk: In the event of a side impact crash, the door handle spring can fail causing the door latch to open.

    Remedy: Owners will be initially notified and instructed to take their vehicles to a ford or lincoln/mercury dealer if any interior door handle is loose or fails to return to the stowed position after activation for replacement of the affect module. Once parts become available, owners will be renotified and instructed to take their vehicles to a ford or lincoln/mercury dealer for inspection of each interior door handle. Depending on the results of the inspection, the dealer will either add a spring embossment reinforcement or replace the interior door handle module free of charge. The safety recall began on february 10, 2011. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.

  2. 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 2009 Ford F-150 have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2009 Ford F-150, covering structure & body and electrical system.
Are 2009 Ford F-150 recall repairs free?
Yes. Under U.S. law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls free of charge at authorized dealers, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had. Use the VIN check to see which campaigns are still open on a specific car.
What is the most recent recall on the 2009 Ford F-150?
The most recent campaign is NHTSA 11V049000, reported Feb 1, 2011, concerning the structure & body.

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.