2009 Ford F-250Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 54 owner complaints about the 2009 Ford F-250, most often about the steering. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 4, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Where the 2009 Ford F-250 has problems
54 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 32 | 0 |
| Suspension | 28 | 0 |
| Wheels | 6 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 0 |
| Tires | 4 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 0 |
| 4 other systems | 4 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2009 Ford F-250 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
When do steering problems start?
68kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 29 steering complaints. 76% were reported before 100,000 miles.
2009 vs. every other F-250 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-250 median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2009 Ford F-250 safety ratings
2009 Ford F-250 Regular Cab in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 3 stars (23.7% risk)
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
What F-250 owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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 roadway bumps. It is impossible to control the vehicle steering when oscillations…
Driving and suddenly the entire vehicle will start to shake until slow or near complete stop. I think it’s called a death wobble
Death Wobble. Hit a dip in the road steering wheel and whole truck Shakes out of control until you slow WAY down or stop.
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