2009 Ford F-350 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2009 Ford F-350 has a complaint index of 10 out of the 21 model years tracked, ranking 19th worst, but its verdict is capped at Caution because of 9 recall campaigns. Suspension, wheels and tires make up 55% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 92,000.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 10/100
- #19 of 21 F-350 years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 47
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 9
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 2
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires
Top 2009 Ford F-350 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires26 (55%)
- Steering17 (36%)
- Engine9 (19%)
- Brakes5 (11%)
- Structure & Body4 (9%)
- Electrical System3 (6%)
- Transmission & Powertrain3 (6%)
- Airbags2 (4%)
- Fuel System2 (4%)
- Other2 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Brake pedal sometimes went to the floor with no resistance, even after a master cylinder replacement.
- Some owners reported brakes hesitating to stop and finding rust on the brake components.
- The turn signal handle reportedly broke off, disabling turn signals and lights.
- One owner described the electrical system stalling the truck, with the radio and instrument panel cutting out and cruise control engaging unexpectedly.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in two separate frontal or side-impact crashes.
- One owner reported the transmission slipping out of gear when the tow/haul switch engaged.
2009 Ford F-350 recalls
9 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 14V507000Aug 18, 2014Other76 vehicles
Equipment
Jerr-Dan Corporation (Jerr-Dan) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Ford F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Superduty chassis modified by Jerr-Dan and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.
Risk: The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.
Remedy: Jerr-Dan will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Jerr-Dan customer service at 1-800-926-9666.
- NHTSA 14V498000Aug 13, 2014Other3 vehicles
Equipment
PJ's Truck Bodies & Equipment Co., (PJ's) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty chassis modified by PJ's and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.
Risk: The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.
Remedy: PJ's has notified owners and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began on August 28, 2014. Owners may contact PJ's customer service at 1-866-475-8782.
- NHTSA 14V496000Aug 11, 2014Other88 vehicles
Equipment
Versalift East, LLC (Versalift) is recalling certain Aerial devices manufactured on 2009-2013 Ford, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty 6.8L gas engine chassis, modified by Versalift and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products FR67 PTO Assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.
Risk: The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.
Remedy: Versalift will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2014. Owners may contact Versalift customer service at 1-888-866-1400.
2009 compared with other F-350 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2009 Ford F-350 reliable?
- NHTSA data shows the 2009 F-350 has a complaint index of 10, one of the lower scores among the 21 model years tracked, and ranks 19th worst. However its verdict is capped at Caution because of 9 recall campaigns.
- What problems does the 2009 Ford F-350 have?
- Suspension, wheels and tires account for 55% of complaints, followed by steering at 36% and engine issues at 19%. Median mileage at failure for suspension complaints was 92,000.
- Does the 2009 Ford F-350 have recalls?
- NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the 2009 F-350, all involving aftermarket upfitters (Jerr-Dan, PJ's, Versalift, Vanair, Palfleet, Iowa Mold Tooling, Stahl, and J&J) and a Muncie Power Products PTO pressure switch that could pose a fire risk near the exhaust.
- How does the 2009 F-350 compare to other years?
- Its complaint index of 10 is much lower than 2017 (95), 2019 (100), and 2020 (90), all rated Avoid. The 2007 and 2014 model years scored best among F-350 years listed.