2009 Ford F-550 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
5/100
#20 most-complained of 21 F-550 years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2009 Ford F-550 has 1 owner complaints and 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 5 out of 100 — #20 highest of 21 F-550 model years. The most reported problem area is fuel system (1 complaints, 100% of the total).
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 6
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2009 Ford F-550 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Fuel System1 (100%)
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 a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2009 Ford F-550 ranks #20 of 21 among F-550 model years (Complaint Index 5/100). It has 1 complaints and 6 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Ford F-550?
- The most reported problem areas are fuel system (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 42,608 miles.
- Does the 2009 Ford F-550 have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2009 Ford F-550, most recently reported 2014, covering other.