The 2009 Ford F-350 has 2 recalls and 28 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is suspension.
Pictured: a 2008 model; the 2009 may differ in details. Photo: 2008 Ford F-350 by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2009 compares
Lowest
Fewest complaintsMost complaints
Lowest complaint count among 14 F-350 model years — 14th most.
2recalls
28complaints
1crashes
0fires
0injuries
116,000median miles
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.
Does your car have an open recall? Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.
Aug 13, 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V498000 · 3 vehicles
Problem: PJ's Truck Bodies & Equipment Co., (PJ's) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty chassis modified by PJ's 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.
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.
Remedy & notes
PJ's has notified 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 August 28, 2014. Owners may contact PJ's customer service at 1-866-475-8782.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Electrical System
Feb 11, 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V070000 · 22 vehicles
Problem: Monroe Truck Equipment (Monroe) is recalling certain model year 2006, 2008 and 2009 Chevrolet C7500 vehicles, 2005-2006 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles, and 2009 Ford F-350, and F-450 vehicles, equipped with Sure Power-brand battery equalizers or DC-DC converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
Risk: Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy & notes
Monroe will notify owners, and Sure Power will replace the equalizers or converters, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2014. Owners may contact Monroe at 1-608-328-8127.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.
Complaints by year filed
2009 vs. other Ford F-350 years
Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2009. Click a bar to switch year.
Questions
Does the 2009 Ford F-350 have recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2009 Ford F-350, the latest from Aug 13, 2014 (equipment). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Ford F-350?
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention suspension (18), steering (14), wheels (5). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.
Recalls by Model
