2009 Ford F-350 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
28 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
104,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2009 model year. Data snapshot: . 20 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Suspension is the most frequently named component, appearing in 18 of 28 complaints (64.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 6 | 21.4% |
| Braking behavior | 3 | 10.7% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 7.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 18 |
| Steering | 14 |
| Wheels | 5 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
Suspension: 18; Steering: 14; Wheels: 5; Engine: 4; Service Brakes: 2; Tires: 2; Unknown Or Other: 2; Air Bags: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 4 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 4 |
| 150,000 and above | 6 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 4; 100,000 to 149,999: 4; 150,000 and above: 6
150,000 and above miles has the most reports with usable mileage (6). 8 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2012: 3; 2013: 1; 2014: 5; 2015: 1; 2016: 1; 2017: 2; 2018: 3; 2019: 1; 2020: 1; 2021: 3; 2022: 1; 2023: 3; 2024: 2; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Suspension leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 6 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11072215 · 2018-02-11 (February 11, 2018)
I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM FORD MOTOR COMPANY CONCERNING MY PICKUP TRUCK LISTED IN COMPLAINT. IT ADDRESSED ISSUES WITH STEERING AND FRONT WHEEL VIBRATIONS AND OSCILLATIONS ON THE VEHICLE. HOWEVER, IT JUST GIVES SUGGESTIONS SUCH AS CHECKING PROPER INFLATION OF TIRES, ETC. HOWEVER, IN THE LAST 2-3 YEARS, I HAVE SPENT AN ESTIMATED $3000.00 ON REPAIRS TO THE FRONT SUSPENSION OF THIS VEHICLE DUE TO SEVERE "DEATH WOBBLE" ISSUES, WHICH SCARE THE HELL OUT OF YOU WHEN IT HAPPENS. SINCE COMPLETION OF THE WORK COMPLETED, I STILL HAVE ISSUES WITH VIBRATI…
Owner-reported narrative. 185,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11072215 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11220788 · 2019-06-17 (June 17, 2019)
THE FIRST ITEM I HAVE HAD ISSUE WITH AND CONTINUE TO HAVE ISSUE WITH IS THE PHENOMENON REFERRED TO AS DEATH WOBBLE THAT IS TRACEABLE TO STEERING COMPONENTS AND POTENTIALLY SUSPENSION. THERE IS NO CLEAR SOLUTION AND A KNOWN PROBLEM THAT FORD DOES NOTHING ABOUT THE SECOND PROBLEM IS ANOTHER KNOWN PROBLEM AT FORD THE BODY MOUNT BUSHINGS WHICH DETERIORATE OVER TIME. BOTH ISSUES FORD IS AWARE OF BUT THEIR SERVICE PERSONNEL MUST BE DIRECTED TO ACT AS THE KNOW NOTHING BECAUSE IRONICALLY NO ONE KNOWS ABOUT EITHER OR THERE IS SPARCE KNOWLEDGE OF BOTH IS…
Owner-reported narrative. 170,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11220788 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10472064 · 2012-08-23 (August 23, 2012)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO CHANGE THE TIRE BUT THE TIRE WOULD NOT TURN ONCE INSTALLED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER AND WAS ADVISED THAT THE BRAKE SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE MOST LIKELY RUSTED AS A RESULT OF NOT BEING USED FOR SOME TIME. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,000. ..UPDATED 09-26-12 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKES ONLY SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN. T…
Owner-reported narrative. 11,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10472064 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10492358 · 2013-01-12 (January 12, 2013)
CAME UP TO STOPLIGHT, APPLIED BRAKE, ENGINE WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN. PUT TRUCK IN PARK, ENGINE CONTINUED AT 4KRPM. PRESSED ACCELERATOR AND ENGINE RETURNED TO NORMAL. 4TH TIME THIS HAPPENED SINCE I BOUGHT VEHICLE NEW. FORD DEALER SAYS CODE DOESN'T SHOW UP AND CAN'T DO ANYTHING. I HAVE DRIVEN 75,000 MILES AND THIS IS THIRD FORD VAN AND NEVER HAD PROBLEM LIKE THIS BEFORE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 45,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10492358 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10881844 · 2016-06-30 (June 30, 2016)
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND BEGAN TO EXIT. THE VEHICLE JUST STOPPED! I WAS ABLE TO COAST TO ACCESS ROAD. AFTER I WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP AND RECEIVED DIAGNOSIS, I BEGAN TO PRICE SHOP. BY DOING THIS I WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE OTHER FORD TRUCKS THAT HAD THE SAME REPAIRS RECENTLY. I ALSO ENCOUNTERED ANOTHER OWNER THAT HAD THE SAME DIAGNOSIS/REPAIRS COMPLETED. THE COST WAS CLOSE TO 10GRAND. THE DIAGNOSIS WAS THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP. DUE TO THE SUDDEN FAILURE OF OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING HIGH SPEEDS I FEEL THIS WARRENT…
Owner-reported narrative. 156,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10881844 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11515513 · 2023-04-05 (April 5, 2023)
The contact owns a 2009 Ford F-350. The contact stated while driving approximately 50-55 MPH, there was a winding sound detected. The code P0088 was displayed. The contact pulled over and the vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump had failed, causing metal fragments to enter the engine. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 86,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11515513 at NHTSA ↗