Illustration2009 FORD F150 XLT HAS A DESIGN FLAW WITH THE HEAD REST. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE HEAD REST WERE SO LARGE AND SO WIDE, THAT IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE FOR HIM TO CLEARLY LOOK THROUGH THE BACK WINDOW WHEN BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE. *JB
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
What owners actually said
324 reportsTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. WHILE PLACING THE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK AND THE STEERING COLUMN LOCKED TO THE LEFT. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND ALMOST STRUCK A PEDESTRIAN. THE VEHICLE CRASHED AND THE CONTACT WAS INJURED. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED DAMAGES TO THE CAB, TIRES…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. WHILE PLACING THE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK AND THE STEERING COLUMN LOCKED TO THE LEFT. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND ALMOST STRUCK A PEDESTRIAN. THE VEHICLE CRASHED AND THE CONTACT WAS INJURED. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED DAMAGES TO THE CAB, TIRES, AND SEATING AREA. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND INSPECTED BY A TECHNICIAN, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INSURANCE AGENT, WHO IS CURRENTLY INVESTIGATING THE FAILURE AND REPAIRING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT IS IN THE PROCESS OF NOTIFYING THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 13,000. UPDATED 06/23/09. *LJ UPDATED 06/24/09.*JB
MY 2009 FORD F-150 HAS THE REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM AND CAMERA AS WELL AS THE SYNC PACKAGE, SO WHEN IN REVERSE THE SCREEN SHOWS THE OBJECTS BEHIND AND HAS PARALLEL LINES "TRUCK WIDTH" & A CENTER BLACK LINE TO JUDGE WHERE THE TRUCK IS "AIMED" IN REVERSE. ON THE ABOVE DATE, ALL THE LINES DISAPPEARED FROM THE SCREEN. THE NEXT DAY TH…
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MY 2009 FORD F-150 HAS THE REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM AND CAMERA AS WELL AS THE SYNC PACKAGE, SO WHEN IN REVERSE THE SCREEN SHOWS THE OBJECTS BEHIND AND HAS PARALLEL LINES "TRUCK WIDTH" & A CENTER BLACK LINE TO JUDGE WHERE THE TRUCK IS "AIMED" IN REVERSE. ON THE ABOVE DATE, ALL THE LINES DISAPPEARED FROM THE SCREEN. THE NEXT DAY THE TWO LINES (1/3 GREEN,1/3 ORANGE, 1/3 RED WERE BACK ON THE SCREEN AS WAS THE BLACK CENTER LINE. THAT EVENING AS I LEFT WORK I CHECKED, NO LINES AGAIN. SAME THING THE NEXT DAY, THEY ARE THERE ONCE OR TWICE IN AM, THEN DISAPPEAR. NOT A SHOW STOPPER PROBLEM, BUT MAKES BACKING UP WITH THE CAMERA A LOT MORE DIFFICULT. PLAN TO APPROACH DEALER ON THIS, BUT HOW DO I SHOW THEM THE PROBLEM IF I CAN'T "MAKE IT HAPPEN", HOPEFULLY I'LL GET LUCKY!!! IF SOMEONE HAS HAD SIMILAR EXPERIENCE WITH THIS SYNC COMPUTER SYSTEM, MAYBE THERE IS A SOLUTION EXISTENT ???? *TR
GETTING INTO MY TRUCK TO GO TO WORK I BACKED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND STARTED DOWN THE ROAD .THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW FELL DOWN WITH SUCH A FORCE THAT ITHOUGHT I HAD BEEN SHOT. THERE WAS NO WARNING OF FAILURE AND HAD BEEN WORKING FINE UP UNTIL THAT POINT. I HAVE TO USE MY TRUCK TO GO TO WORK, SO I CONTINUED ON WITH THE TEMPERTURE A…
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GETTING INTO MY TRUCK TO GO TO WORK I BACKED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND STARTED DOWN THE ROAD .THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW FELL DOWN WITH SUCH A FORCE THAT ITHOUGHT I HAD BEEN SHOT. THERE WAS NO WARNING OF FAILURE AND HAD BEEN WORKING FINE UP UNTIL THAT POINT. I HAVE TO USE MY TRUCK TO GO TO WORK, SO I CONTINUED ON WITH THE TEMPERTURE AT 13 DEGREES AND THE WINDSHIELD WAS AROUND "0".WHILE I WAS RIDING DOWN THE ROAD AND ALL THAT COLD AIR BLASTED ME IN THE FACE. WAS A 20 MILE RIDE FROM HELLT. MY WIFE AND DAUGHTER DRIVE THIS TRUCK OCCASIONALLY AND I COULD ONLY IMIAGINE WHAT MIGHT HAVE HAPPENED IF THIS WOULD HAVE HAPPENED TO THEM . I THINK THAT YOU SHOULD MAKE OTHERS AWARE OF THIS SAFETY ISSUE AND URGE THE CAR COMPANYS TO RECALL AND FIX THESE PROBLEMS. WHILE LOOKING ON INTERNET FOR PARTS I FOUND ALLOT OF COMPLAINTS WITH THE 2004 FORD WINDOW REGULATORS. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO READ SOME, GO TO YAHOO AND LOOK IT UP. "2004 FORD WINDOW REGULATORS. *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.