2009 Ford F-550 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2009 Ford F-550 has a complaint index of 5, one of the lowest among 21 model years, with just 1 complaint on file and 6 recalls tied to aftermarket PTO equipment. It ranks 20th out of the years compared, meaning almost every other year has more reported problems.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 5/100
- #20 of 21 F-550 years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 1
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 6
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Fuel System
Top 2009 Ford F-550 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Fuel System1 (100%)
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 the truck stalling suddenly while driving around 30 mph, accompanied by a loud rattling noise.
- In the reported case, the fuel pump, filters, and sensors all needed replacement after the stall.
- The failure occurred at a median mileage of 42,608 miles.
2009 Ford F-550 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 14V336000Jun 18, 2014Other42 vehicles
Equipment
Dual-Tech, Inc. (Dual-Tech) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Ford F-550 Super Duty trucks modified by Dual-Tech, 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: Dual-Tech 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 June 20, 2014. Owners may contact Dual-Tech customer service at 1-800-852-0345.
2009 compared with other F-550 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2009 Ford F-550 reliable?
- NHTSA lists only 1 complaint for the 2009 Ford F-550, giving it a complaint index of 5, the second-lowest of any year covered. Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, this year shows very few reported problems compared to other F-550 years.
- Does the 2009 Ford F-550 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2009 F-550, all involving aftermarket upfitters replacing a Muncie Power Products PTO pressure switch located near the exhaust.
- What is the main complaint about the 2009 Ford F-550?
- The only complaint on file involves the fuel system, where the truck stalled at 30 mph due to a fuel pump, filter, and sensor issue, reported at 42,608 miles.
- How does the 2009 F-550 compare to other years?
- With a complaint index of 5, the 2009 model ranks 20th out of the years compared, meaning most other F-550 years, including 2019 through 2022 with indexes of 85 to 100, show far more reported problems.