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2009 Ford F-150Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 324 owner complaints about the 2009 Ford F-150, most often about the vehicle speed control. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

2009 Ford F-150
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CarFlaw IndexOne of the best years65% below the F-150 median · #34 of 42 years by complaints
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints32447 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage36kVehicle speed control, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 8, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2009 Ford F-150 has problems

324 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Vehicle speed control549
Electrical system465
Engine423
Structure344
Power train332
Steering291
Service brakes252
Service brakes, hydraulic142
Tires131
16 other systems1009

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2009 Ford F-150 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Body: door

Recall 11V-049 · Feb 1, 2011 · 280,946 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A SIDE IMPACT CRASH, THE DOOR HANDLE SPRING CAN FAIL CAUSING THE DOOR LATCH TO OPEN.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.

Mileage at failure

When do vehicle speed control problems start?

36kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 50 vehicle speed control complaints. 86% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
25under 30k miles43under 100k miles7100k miles or more
Best & worst years

2009 vs. every other F-150 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the F-150 median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2009 Ford F-150 safety ratings

2009 Ford F-150 Regular Cab w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Rollover: 3 stars (22.8% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What F-150 owners report

Recent vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The gas pedal got stuck while I was driving. I couldn't stop it and lost control. It caused a horrific car accident. 10 people were involved and I'm currently fighting the case in court to prove I was not reckless. It has been inspected by my insurance but unfortunately it was only for damages and…
Complaint 11432816 · Sep 13, 2021
WHILE IN DRIVE AT IDLE SPEED THE TRUCKS RPM JUMPED TO APPROXIMATELY 4000 RPM INSTANTLY. I HAD TO PUSH MY FOOT BRAKE AS HARD AS I COULD AND PUT SHIFTER IN NEUTRAL THEN IT WAS OK FOR A WHILE THEN THIS HAPPENED AGAIN SEVERAL WEEKS LATER TOOK TO DEALER NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM…
Complaint 11413711 · Apr 24, 2021 · 183,000 miles
TWO SEPARATE TIMES DRIVING IN MOTION WHILE PRESSING DOWN THE ACCELERATOR, THE CAR JUMPS TO 6000+ RPM AND WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN OR RESPOND TO BRAKES. THE ONLY WAY TO STOP WAS TO FORCE TRUCK INTO NEUTRAL AND TURN OFF ENGINE COASTING TO A STOP.
Complaint 11352503 · Sep 1, 2020 · 21,858 miles

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