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2009 Ford F-250 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2009 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Tires | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Mar 15, 201111T002000 | Tires: tread/beltSEPARATION OF THE BELT EDGES COULD LEAD TO TREAD BELT SEPARATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 11T002000
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Owner complaints by component77
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 39 | 51 |
| Suspension | 35 | 45 |
| Wheels | 9 | 12 |
| Engine | 7 | 9 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 7 | 9 |
| Tires | 6 | 8 |
| Unknown or other | 5 | 6 |
| Fuel system | 4 | 5 |
| Gasoline | 3 | 4 |
| Power train | 3 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 1 |
5 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Fuel system
“The contact owns a 2009 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that the cruise control was inoperable. The check engine warning light was illuminated.”
- Steering
“While driving at freeway speeds (typically above 50mph) the vehicle will have extended steering oscillation (violent shaking of the steering wheel) after going over normal expansion joints in the roadway and other…”
- Steering
“Driving and suddenly the entire vehicle will start to shake until slow or near complete stop. I think it’s called a death wobble”
Other Ford F-250 model years
- 20130 recalls116 complaints
- 20121 recall323 complaints
- 20112 recalls370 complaints
- 20100 recalls105 complaints
- 20090 recalls77 complaints
- 20087 recalls337 complaints
- 20074 recalls114 complaints
- 20064 recalls495 complaints
- 20055 recalls439 complaints
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Other Ford models
- 2009 F-1502 recalls324 complaints
- 2009 Escape1 recall1,846 complaints
- 2009 Explorer0 recalls33 complaints
- 2009 Fusion6 recalls1,023 complaints
- 2009 Focus0 recalls229 complaints
- 2009 Edge6 recalls261 complaints
- 2009 Mustang5 recalls181 complaints
- 2009 F-3509 recalls47 complaints
- 2009 Taurus0 recalls64 complaints
- 2009 Expedition1 recall28 complaints
- 2009 Ranger7 recalls169 complaints
- 2009 E-35025 recalls10 complaints
2009 Ford F-250 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2009 Ford F-250 have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2009 Ford F-250. The most recent, 11T002000 (reported March 15, 2011), concerns tires. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2009 Ford F-250?
Steering is the most-reported component, named in 39 complaints out of 77 filed with NHTSA (51%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2009 Ford F-250?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer.
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