2009 Ford F-250 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
125 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2009 Ford F-250, alongside 1 recall campaign and 0 defect investigations. It scores 7/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Steering leads the reports, typically around 70,000 miles.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2009 Ford F-250 has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 2009 sits among all F-250 years
What owners report
“Death Wobble. Hit a dip in the road steering wheel and whole truck Shakes out of control until you slow WAY down or stop.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2009 F-250
“My truck going highway speeds has had numerous issues with death wobble. If you don't know what that is it's where the truck starts shaking violently and the only way to control it is to cone to a complete stop which in the middle of the highway is very dangerous. This has happened many times with…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2009 F-250
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 105 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 68,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 40,000 and 118,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (1)
Icon Vehicle Dynamics, LLC (Icon) is recalling all 05-UP FSD 2.5 Centerline Stabilizer Kits with part number 65050. The kits were sold as an accessory for certain 2005-2021 Ford F-250 4X4 and F-350 4X4 pickup trucks. The foam ring inside the stabilizer…
Fix: Icon will notify owners, and dealers will install a new shock assembly with a revised foam ring and steel support disc, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2020. Owners may contact Icon…
Technical service bulletins
43 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on engine and transmission & drivetrain — are on file for the 2009 Ford F-250. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2009 Ford F-250 reliable?
The 2009 Ford F-250 drew 125 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 7/100, scored against the model's worst year (2019).
What are the most common 2009 Ford F-250 problems?
The top reported problems for the 2009 Ford F-250 are steering (40 complaints), suspension (36), and engine (14).
At what mileage do 2009 Ford F-250 problems show up?
Owners most often report 2009 Ford F-250 problems around 68,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 40,000 and 118,000 miles.
Does the 2009 Ford F-250 have recalls?
1 recall campaign applies to the 2009 Ford F-250. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.