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2009 Ford F-150 Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Vehicle Speed Control — runs 3.1× the fleet median for that category across the 1731 model-years tracked on this site.
324Complaints
2Recalls
28Crashes
8Fires
21Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Vehicle Speed Control (16% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.

Vehicle Speed Control complaints here are 3.1× the median for that category across the 1731 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Vehicle Speed Control52 · 16%not available
Electrical System42 · 13%not available
Engine42 · 13%not available
Steering29 · 9%not available
Service Brakes25 · 7.7%not available
Power Train23 · 7.1%not available

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

ENGINE42 · 13%
STEERING29 · 9%
SERVICE BRAKES25 · 7.7%
POWER TRAIN23 · 7.1%
STRUCTURE:BODY22 · 6.8%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM13 · 4%
AIR BAGS12 · 3.7%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING12 · 3.7%

Percentages are the share of the 324 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 2 campaigns

Structure:body:door

NHTSA campaign 11V049000 · 2011 · reported 02/01/2011

IN THE EVENT OF A SIDE IMPACT CRASH, THE DOOR HANDLE SPRING CAN FAIL CAUSING THE DOOR LATCH TO OPEN. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch

NHTSA campaign 09V150000 · 2009 · reported 05/05/2009

DELAY OR LOSS OF BRAKE STOP LAMP FUNCTION MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF AN ACCIDENT. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“I WAS ACCELERATING UP A SMALL HILL. I REACHED 30MPH AND STOPPED ACCELERATING. THE TRUCK CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE SLOWLY AT AROUND 2000RPMS AFTER I TOOK…”NHTSA complaint 10520216 — filed 06/17/2013 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
“I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY AND WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO PASS A VEHICLE,WHEN I FLOORED THE GAS PEDAL THE TRUCK LOST ALL POWER FOR 3…”NHTSA complaint 10514556 — filed 05/31/2013 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
“JUST GOT ONTHE EXPRESSWAY FROM THE ON RAMP AND HAD SPEED UP FASTER DUE TO ON-COMING TRAFFIC NOT SLOWING. I STEPPED ON THE GAS PEDAL…”NHTSA complaint 10513043 — filed 05/21/2013 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Ford F-150?

Vehicle speed control issues are the most-reported category, cited in 52 of 324 NHTSA complaints (16%), followed by electrical system (42), engine (42), steering (29). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2009 Ford F-150 have?

324 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 28 involved a crash, 8 involved a fire, and 21 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2009 Ford F-150 have any recalls?

Yes — 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 11V049000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2009 Ford F-150's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.