no report yet
Equipment
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.
2009 Ford F-350 SDProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 19 owner complaints about the 2009 Ford F-350 SD, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-327 the manufacturer reports only 50% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 8, 2016. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2009 Ford F-350 SD has problems
19 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Suspension
3Steering
3Service brakes, hydraulic
3Tires
2Engine and engine cooling
2Structure
2Power train
1Wheels
1Electrical system
55 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| 5 other systems | 5 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2009 Ford F-350 SD 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.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Equipment
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.
repaired · 2015 Q3
Equipment
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.
no report yet
Engine: gasoline
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.
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.
Best & worst years
2009 vs. every other F-350 SD 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-350 SD median. How we score
'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What F-350 SD owners report
Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
HIT ROAD BUMP & THE 'DEATH WOBBLE' OCCURRED CAUSING THE TRUCK TO SHAKE UNCONTROLLABLY & FORCE US TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I TOOK IT TO FORD DEALERSHIP & THEY QUOTED ME OVER $7K TO FIX VIRTUALLY EVERYTHING SUSPENSION RELATED. I TOOK IT 2 LOCAL DIESEL MECHANICS WHO EVENTUALLY FIXED IT AFTER REPLACING…
I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 2009 FORD F350 SRW DIESEL CREW CAB. AT APPROXIMATELY 70,000 MILES I BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE A STRONG FRONT END VIBRATION; DEATH WOBBLE. WHEN I GO OVER UNEVEN ROADS AT SPEEDS ABOVE 55 MPH. THE VIBRATION IS SO GREAT THAT THE STEERING WHEEL REQUIRES A TIGHT HOLD TO KEEP…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-350 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, HE DROVE OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD AND THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE WOBBLED VIOLENTLY. THE SHAKING DID NOT STOP UNTIL THE VEHICLE SLOWED TO 35 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS WHERE IT WAS…
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