2009 Ford F-150 Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

42Engine complaints

13%Of all 324 complaints

#3Most-reported category

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

How engine ranks on this vehicle

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL52 · 16%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM42 · 13%

ENGINE42 · 13%

STEERING29 · 9%

SERVICE BRAKES25 · 7.7%

Share of the 324 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2009 Ford F-150 overview page.

What owners report

“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

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE, THERE WAS A LOUD, ABNORMAL NOISE EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE…”NHTSA complaint 10468806 — filed 08/01/2012

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Ford F-150 have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2009 Ford F-150: 42 of 324 complaints on file (13%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

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

324 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 28 involved a crash, 8 involved a fire, 21 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

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.