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2009 Ford F-350 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 campaigns
11
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
47
Latest campaign
Dec 10, 2020

Recall summary by component11

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ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Equipment8Aug 18, 2014
Steering1Dec 10, 2020
Electrical system1Feb 11, 2014
Tires1Mar 15, 2011

Safety recalls11

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Dec 10, 2020Latest campaign
Dec 10, 202020E090000

Steering

If the steering locks, it can increase the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 20E090000
What's wrong
Icon Vehicle Dynamics, LLC (Icon) is recalling all 05-UP FSD 2.5 Centerline Stabilizer Kits with part number 65050. The kits were sold as an accessory for certain 2005-2021 Ford F-250 4X4 and F-350 4X4 pickup trucks. The foam ring inside the stabilizer "through shaft" may block the piston ports, possibly causing the steering to lock up.
Risk
If the steering locks, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Icon will notify owners, and dealers will install a new shock assembly with a revised foam ring and steel support disc, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2020. Owners may contact Icon customer service at 1-951-689-4266.
Filed under
F-350 Sd
Campaign
NHTSA 20E090000 · Dec 10, 2020
Aug 18, 201414V507000

Equipment

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.

DetailsHide details for campaign 14V507000
What's wrong
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.
Filed under
F-350 Super Duty
Campaign
NHTSA 14V507000 · Aug 18, 2014
Aug 13, 201414V498000

Equipment

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.

DetailsHide details for campaign 14V498000
What's wrong
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.
Filed under
F-350
Campaign
NHTSA 14V498000 · Aug 13, 2014
Aug 11, 201414V496000

Equipment

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.

DetailsHide details for campaign 14V496000
What's wrong
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.
Filed under
F-350 Super Duty
Campaign
NHTSA 14V496000 · Aug 11, 2014
Aug 8, 201414V494000

Equipment

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.

DetailsHide details for campaign 14V494000
What's wrong
Vanair Manufacturing, Inc. (Vanair) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperDuty chassis modified by Vanair and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies used with model 60-85 UDSM, 125-185 USDM, and Genair 125-185 driven air compressor systems. 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
Vanair will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began in November 2014. Owners may contact Vanair customer service at 1-800-526-8817.
Filed under
F-350 Super Duty
Campaign
NHTSA 14V494000 · Aug 8, 2014
Jun 23, 201414V360000

Equipment

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.

DetailsHide details for campaign 14V360000
What's wrong
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.
Filed under
F-350 Sd
Campaign
NHTSA 14V360000 · Jun 23, 2014

Merged from NHTSA model names: F-350 Sd, F-350 Super Duty, F-350. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component47

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
47Complaints filed
2Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
1Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Suspension2145000
Steering1736000
Wheels613000
Tires511000
Engine511000
Service brakes511000
Structure36100
Power train36000
Hydraulic36000
Unknown or other24000
Electrical system24000
Vehicle speed control24000
Air bags24201
Engine and engine cooling24000
Fuel system12000

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

  • Steering

    “Yes the steering wheels are coming loose on all these trucks. Customers are having to fix their own steering wheels because there are no recalls. I don't believe steering wheels should be coming loose.”

    Filed 05/29/2026 · ODI 11740789
  • Steering

    “My truck has the death wobble for the second time. I took it to Red McCombs Ford in San Antonio, Texas and they charged me to fix what is an inherently bad design flaw in the F350 that I own.”

    Filed 11/27/2024 · ODI 11627806
  • Steering

    “When I hit a bump at between 55 and up, the Truck develops a death wobble even after having all the steering components, including ball joints, tie, rod ends, stabilizer, bar, shocks, replaced”

    Filed 08/07/2024 · ODI 11607069

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2009 Ford F-350 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2009 Ford F-350 have?

NHTSA lists 11 safety recall campaigns for the 2009 Ford F-350. The most recent, 20E090000 (reported December 10, 2020), concerns steering. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2009 Ford F-350 recalls for?

The largest group is equipment, with 8 campaigns. Others: steering (1), electrical system (1), tires (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2009 Ford F-350?

Suspension is the most-reported component, named in 21 complaints out of 47 filed with NHTSA (45%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2009 Ford F-350?

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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