Does the 2009 Ford F-350 SD have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2009 Ford F-350 SD, the most recent reported on June 23, 2014 (Equipment). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Ford F-350 SD?

Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes, hydraulic (3 complaints), followed by steering (3).

How many 2009 Ford F-350 SD complaints mention a crash or fire?

1 of 19 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2009 Ford F-350 SD recalls and problems

4 recalls and 19 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2009 Ford F-350 SD.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

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-350 SD recalls

Equipment

NHTSA campaign 14V360000 · reported June 23, 2014 · Palfleet Truck Equipment Company, LLC · 10 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Palfleet Truck Equipment Company, LLC (Palfleet) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 super duty vehicles modified by Palfleet and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.
The 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.
The fix: Palfleet will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began on July 29, 2014. Owners may contact Palfleet customer service at 1- 502-376-2458.

Equipment

NHTSA campaign 14V328000 · reported June 13, 2014 · Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. · 21 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. will notify owners and dealers to inspect the Muncie PTO pressure switch to determine if it is from the range of defective switches and if required, remove the pressure switch assembly and put a plug in the port where the PTO switch had been installed. This switch was never being utilized. This will be done free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in mid-July 2014. Owners may contact Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. at 1-800-247-5958.
The 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.
The fix: Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2014. Owners may contact Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. at 1-800-247-5958.

Equipment

NHTSA campaign 14V327000 · reported June 12, 2014 · Stahl · 10 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Stahl is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Ford F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty vehicles modified by Stahl and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.
The 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.
The fix: Stahl will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. Owners may contact Stahl customer service at 1-800-277-8245, or Muncie at 1-800-367-7867.

Equipment · Engine and engine cooling: engine, gasoline

NHTSA campaign 14V382000 · reported June 10, 2014 · SOMERSET WELDING & STEEL, INC. · 4 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Somerset Welding & Steel, doing business as J&J Truck equipment (J&J), is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty chassis with 6.8L gasoline engines modified by J&J to be equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.
The 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.
The fix: Somerset will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began August 2014. Owner's may contact Somerset customer service at 1-800-777-2671.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Service brakes, hydraulic3
Steering3
Suspension3
Tires3
Engine and engine cooling2
Power train2
Structure2
Air bags1
Electrical system1
Engine1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Apr 8, 2016 · Steering · 145,228 miles
WHEN DRIVING ABOUT 55 MPH AND HIT A BUMP FRONT END SHAKES VIOLENTLY. (KNOWN AS THE DEATH WOBBLE). HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES IN PAST MONTH. WE WILL BE TAKING IT TO MECHANIC. AFRAID TO DRIVE IT.

Jan 7, 2016 · Tires · 52,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-350 SD EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL CONTI PRO (NA) TIRES, SIZE: 275/6518 (NA). WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS A BUBBLE ON THE TREAD OF THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE. THERE WAS LITTLE TREAD LIFE LEFT AND THE…

Jan 11, 2015 · Suspension · 144,975 miles
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 APX $700 IN PARTS…

Jun 18, 2014 · Tires · 69,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-350 SD EQUIPPED WITH BF GOODRICH RUGGED TERRAIN T/A TIRES, TIRE SIZE LT 285/65/R20 AND DOT NUMBER BE0T02112911. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE AND THE VEHICLE JERKED VIOLENTLY. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT…

May 13, 2013 · Suspension · 70,000 miles
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 CONTROL OF THE TRUCK. THE…

F-350 SD model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2006	1	127	5	1
2007	1	25	1	0
2008	0	101	7	4
2009	4	19	1	0
2010	6	50	1	1
2011	7	43	0	0
2012	9	29	1	0

Across all years, the 2017 F-350 SD has the most complaints (575). All Ford F-350 SD years →

Questions

Does the 2009 Ford F-350 SD have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2009 Ford F-350 SD, the most recent reported on June 23, 2014 (Equipment). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Ford F-350 SD?: Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes, hydraulic (3 complaints), followed by steering (3).
How many 2009 Ford F-350 SD complaints mention a crash or fire?: 1 of 19 complaints report a crash and 0 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 April 8, 2016.