2009 Ford F-150 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 324 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Ford F-150. The most-reported areas: Vehicle Speed Control (54), Electrical System (46), Engine (42).
Key takeaways
- 324 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 28 involve a crash, 8 a fire, 21 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 54 | 17% |
| Electrical System | 46 | 14% |
| Engine | 42 | 13% |
| Service Brakes | 39 | 12% |
| Structure | 34 | 10% |
| Power Train | 33 | 10% |
| Steering | 29 | 9% |
| Hydraulic | 14 | 4% |
| Tires | 13 | 4% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 13 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 12 | 4% |
| Exterior Lighting | 12 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Ford F-150 Regular Cab w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3/5 |
| 2009 Ford F-150 Supercab w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3/5 |
| 2009 Ford F-150 Supercrew 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,structure,engine - filed 2026-07-08
This vehicle has been a lemon ever since we purchased it new. To start the 3rd brake light would always leak during rain and ruined the headliner took it back to andy mohr ford were we purchased approx 25 times for this issue. Then we have had oil leaks about a year after purchase and it still leaks. Third the fender ...
Engine - filed 2026-01-06
The contact's son owned a 2009 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while approximately 10 MPH, he observed smoke emanating from the glove box and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact steered the vehicle to the side of the road, and he observed a small fire by the accelerator pedal. The contact exited...
Service Brakes, Hydraulic,tires - filed 2025-12-05
The contact owns a 2009 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. Additionally, the ABS and TPMS warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle slowed down; however, the brake pedal nee...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.