2009 Ford F-250 SD recalls and problems
No recalls and 23 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2009 Ford F-250 SD.
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2009 Ford F-250 SD recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
MY F-250 HAS HAD EVERY BRAKE CALIPER LOCK UP AND CAUSE TOTAL BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE AND REPAIR. STARTING AT 40K MILES IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY BUT THERE IS AN OBVIOUS DEFECT IN THE DESIGN IF EVERY CALIPER HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM. MY SHOP DID A REPAIR HISTORY SEARCH AND FOUND THAT THE 2009S HAD A HIGHER FAILURE RATE THAN OTHER…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-250 SD. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH OVER A POTHOLE, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. ONCE THE SPEED WAS REDUCED, THE VEHICLE STOPPED SHAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE TRACK BAR, BALL JOINT, BUSHING, AND THE STEERING DAMPER. THE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-250 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS UNSTABLE SHOOK AND VIBRATED EXCESSIVELY WITH AN EXTREME WOBBLE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A REPAIR SOLUTION TO PREVENT THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MORE THAN FIVE…
WE OWN A 2009 FORD F250 SUPER DUTY 4X4, WITH LOW MILES (21478). THIS VEHICLE HAS RUN GREAT SINCE WE PURCHASED IT NEW. AS WE WERE DRIVING, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO RUN POORLY AND LOOSE POWER. THE ENGINE LIGHT THEN CAME ON. THE MECHANIC SCANNER THE ENGINE CODES P0012-P0018-P0022-P0341-P052D, INDICATING FAULTY CAM PHASERS AND…
HIT A SMALL BUMP AND TRUCK SHAKES VIOLENTLY. SHAKING DOES NOT STOP UNTIL VEHICLE IS SLOWED DOWN OR COMPLETELY STOPPED. IT HAS HAPPENED 14 TIMES AT SPEEDS RANGING FROM 40 MPH TO 75 MPH. ALIGNMENT IS FINE, TIRES BALANCED AND AT 50% LIFE, NEW SHOCKS, NEW STEERING DAMPER AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS SHOW NO SIGN OF WEAR…
F-250 SD model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 274 | 5 | 4 |
| 2007 | 1 | 54 | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 | 0 | 141 | 6 | 3 |
| 2009 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | 0 | 32 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | 122 | 6 | 2 |
| 2012 | 0 | 57 | 1 | 0 |
Across all years, the 2019 F-250 SD has the most complaints (1,165). All Ford F-250 SD years →
Questions
- Does the 2009 Ford F-250 SD have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2009 Ford F-250 SD as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Ford F-250 SD?
- Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is steering (7 complaints), followed by suspension (7).
- How many 2009 Ford F-250 SD complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 1 of 23 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received February 17, 2017.