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2009 Ford F-450 SDProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2009 Ford F-450 SD, most often about the engine. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-070 the manufacturer reports only 45% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls5Lowest repair rate 45%Owner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage134kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 6, 2015. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2009 Ford F-450 SD has problems

3 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
Engine10
Engine and engine cooling10
Power train10
Tires10

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

5 recalls

2009 Ford F-450 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.

–no report yet

Equipment

Recall 14V-360 · Jun 23, 2014 · 10 vehicles

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

57%repaired · 2018 Q2

Equipment

Recall 14V-328 · Jun 13, 2014 · 21 vehicles · 12 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

50%repaired · 2015 Q3

Equipment

Recall 14V-327 · Jun 12, 2014 · 10 vehicles · 5 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Engine: gasoline

Recall 14V-382 · Jun 10, 2014 · 4 vehicles

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 1 more recall
45%repaired · 2015 Q3

Electrical system

Recall 14V-070 · Feb 11, 2014 · 22 vehicles · 10 repaired

Risk. Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.

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.

Best & worst years

2009 vs. every other F-450 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-450 SD median. How we score

'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What F-450 SD owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

MY 2009 FORD F-450 TRUCK CURRENTLY IS AT MY LOCAL DEALER WHICH IS KERRY FORD IN CINCINNATI WITH A BAD MOTOR AND BAD REAR DIFFERENTIAL. THE MOTOR HAS ONE FAILED LIFTER AND 2 FAILED ROCKER ARMS. THE REAR END HAS A BAD PINION BEARING WHICH SENT METAL THROUGH THE DIFFERENTIAL WHICH DESTROYED THE GEARS.…
Complaint 10670564 · Jan 6, 2015 · 134,000 miles

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