IllustrationBOTH FRONT SPRINGS ARE BROKE. FRONT END TO LOW TO THE GROUNG AND HITS WHEN NOT ON PAVED ROADS.ONLY 35000 MILES AND MOSTLY IN TOWN DRIVING
2009 Ford F-150
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Fewer warning signs than most model years
Owner complaints for the 2009 Ford F-150 are lower than the model-year median of 676.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
870–25K
5525–50K
4850–75K
3475–100K
39100–150K
26150K+
289 reports with mileage · 35 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Vehicle Speed Control. Review the 54 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 46 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine. Review the 42 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
28 crash reports8 fire reports11 injury reports
Suspension complaints
4 reportsTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIOLENTLY SHOOK ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. UPDATED 8/22/13 *CN THE TRACK BAR WAS REPLACED WITH OEM PARTS. ALL OF THE BALL JOIN…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIOLENTLY SHOOK ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. UPDATED 8/22/13 *CN THE TRACK BAR WAS REPLACED WITH OEM PARTS. ALL OF THE BALL JOINTS AND SHOCKS WERE REPLACED. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED, INCLUDING BALANCING. THE TRUCK WAS ALIGNED AND THE TIRES HAVE THE SAME AND PROPER AIR PRESSURE. THE TRUCK WOULD VIOLENTLY SHAKE EVERY TIME IT HIT ANY KIND OF SMALL BUMP. IT HAPPENED EVERY COUPLE OF MILES. THE SHAKING WAS SO BAD, IT FELT AS THOUGH, THE TIRES HAD BLOWN OUT. THE ONLY THING, THE CONSUMER COULD DO WAS STOP.
VEHICLE VIBRATES AT HIGHWAY SPEED SEEMS TO COME FROM RIGHT REAR. HAVE TAKEN IT TO THREE DEALERS THEY COULD NOT FIX PROBLEM. DEALER STATED ALL 2009 F-150S DO THE SAME. REPLACED TIRES BUT STILL HAS SAME PROBLEM. *TT
VIBRATION FELT IN FEET SEAT AND IS NOTICABLE IN ITEMS WITHIN THE CAB OF THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAS HAD TIRES REPLACED, DRIVELINE BALANCED. FORD DEALERSHIP SAYS THE VEHCILE HAS AN "INHERENT VIBRATION" AND THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. I WONDER IF THIS A SAFETY CONCERN?? WHY DOES IT VIBRATE AND WILL SOMETHING BRAKE? I BELIEVE THE …
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VIBRATION FELT IN FEET SEAT AND IS NOTICABLE IN ITEMS WITHIN THE CAB OF THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAS HAD TIRES REPLACED, DRIVELINE BALANCED. FORD DEALERSHIP SAYS THE VEHCILE HAS AN "INHERENT VIBRATION" AND THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. I WONDER IF THIS A SAFETY CONCERN?? WHY DOES IT VIBRATE AND WILL SOMETHING BRAKE? I BELIEVE THE "INHERENT VIBRATION" IS A DEFECT. *TR
Official recalls
211V049000 · Structure:body:door
Feb 1, 2011
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 F-150 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 18, 2008, THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2009. THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE HOUSING EMBOSSMENT RETAINING THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE SPRING MAY FRACTURE DURING NORMAL USAGE RESULTING IN INSUFFICIENT SPRING FORCE TO RETURN THE HANDLE TO THE FULLY STOWED POSITION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A SIDE IMPACT CRASH, THE DOOR HANDLE SPRING CAN FAIL CAUSING THE DOOR LATCH TO OPEN.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE INITIALLY NOTIFIED AND INSTRUCTED TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO A FORD OR LINCOLN/MERCURY DEALER IF ANY INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE IS LOOSE OR FAILS TO RETURN TO THE STOWED POSITION AFTER ACTIVATION FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE AFFECT MODULE. ONCE PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE, OWNERS WILL BE RENOTIFIED AND INSTRUCTED TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO A FORD OR LINCOLN/MERCURY DEALER FOR INSPECTION OF EACH INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE. DEPENDING ON THE RESULTS OF THE INSPECTION, THE DEALER WILL EITHER ADD A SPRING EMBOSSMENT REINFORCEMENT OR REPLACE THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 10, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
09V150000 · Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch
May 5, 2009
FORD IS RECALLING 8,735 MY 2009 F-150 TRUCKS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE BRAKE STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY BE IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED. THIS MAY RESULT IN A DELAY IN BRAKE STOP LAMP ILLUMINATION WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. IN SITUATIONS OF VERY MILD BRAKE APPLICATION, THE BRAKE STOP LAMPS MAY NOT ILLUMINATE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: DELAY OR LOSS OF BRAKE STOP LAMP FUNCTION MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND HAVE THE BRAKE STOP LAMP SWITCH REMOVED AND REINSTALLED WHICH WILL PROVIDE PROPER ADJUSTMENT. THE REMEDY WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 13, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332 OR THROUGH THE INTERNET AT WWW.OWNERCONNECTION.COM.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.