2009 Ford F-450 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2009 Ford F-450 has 3 complaints and a complaint index of 5, ranking 20th of 21 model years — among the lowest complaint volumes for this model. It carries 6 recall campaigns, mostly related to PTO pressure switches on modified chassis, but none are do-not-drive recalls.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 5/100
- #20 of 21 F-450 years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 3
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 6
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Engine
Top 2009 Ford F-450 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine2 (67%)
- Other1 (33%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (33%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (33%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report exhaust fumes entering the cabin, tied to leaking exhaust pipes and a fractured exhaust manifold on the diesel engine.
- One owner described repeated dealer visits, reporting the vehicle was brought in thirty-five times for the exhaust issue.
- Tires were reported cracking on the outer sidewall well before wear limits, raising blowout concerns despite low mileage and garage storage.
2009 Ford F-450 recalls
6 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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 14V360000Jun 23, 2014Other10 vehicles
Equipment
Palfleet Truck Equipment Company, LLC (Palfleet) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 super duty vehicles modified by Palfleet 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: Palfleet 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 July 29, 2014. Owners may contact Palfleet customer service at 1- 502-376-2458.
- NHTSA 14V328000Jun 13, 2014Other21 vehicles
Equipment
Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. will notify owners and dealers to inspect the Muncie PTO pressure switch to determine if it is from the range of defective switches and if required, remove the pressure switch assembly and put a plug in the port where the PTO switch had been installed. This switch was never being utilized. This will be done free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in mid-July 2014. Owners may contact Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. at 1-800-247-5958.
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: Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. 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 July 28, 2014. Owners may contact Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. at 1-800-247-5958.
2009 compared with other F-450 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2009 Ford F-450 reliable?
- NHTSA lists only 3 complaints for the 2009 F-450, giving it a complaint index of 5, one of the lowest among the 21 model years with data. Reported issues center on the engine and exhaust system.
- Does the 2009 Ford F-450 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2009 F-450, mostly involving PTO pressure switches installed by outfitters like PJ's, Palfleet, Iowa Mold Tooling, Stahl, and Somerset Welding. None are classified as do-not-drive.
- What is the top reported problem on the 2009 F-450?
- Engine complaints make up 67% of reports for this year, including a case of exhaust fumes entering the cabin at 67,250 miles median mileage.
- How does the 2009 F-450 compare to other years?
- It ranks 20th worst out of 21 model years by complaint index, well below years like 2008 (index 100, Avoid) and 2022 (index 95, Avoid).