2009 Ford F-250 recalls and problems
No recalls and 54 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2009 Ford F-250.
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2009 Ford F-250 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.
The contact owns a 2009 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that the cruise control was inoperable. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel pump…
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 start. Sometimes the…
Driving and suddenly the entire vehicle will start to shake until slow or near complete stop. I think it’s called a death wobble
Motor gaskets leak oils and cracked and the other one is that when driving the truck it begins to shake aggressively and dangerously to where you can lose control
Was driving on the highway when my truck started shaking violently, had to pull over and check what was wrong, but no did not see anything wrong. Took it to the Ford dealership near me. Was told the tires were my problem had them replaced but the shaking continues. Ford does not have an explanation for me. What are my…
F-250 model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 4 | 221 | 10 | 5 |
| 2007 | 4 | 60 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 7 | 197 | 10 | 4 |
| 2009 | 0 | 54 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 0 | 73 | 2 | 2 |
| 2011 | 2 | 248 | 6 | 3 |
| 2012 | 1 | 266 | 4 | 5 |
Across all years, the 2000 F-250 has the most complaints (326). All Ford F-250 years →
Questions
- Does the 2009 Ford F-250 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2009 Ford F-250 as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Ford F-250?
- Owners have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is steering (32 complaints), followed by suspension (28).
- How many 2009 Ford F-250 complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 0 of 54 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 4, 2024.