2009 Ford F-150 Problems
What owners have reported about the 2009 Ford F-150, which problems come up most, at what mileage, and which recalls to check.
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
Is the 2009 Ford F-150 a good year?
It's one of the better years for the F-150. Owners have filed 324 complaints with NHTSA, the 16th most of 18 F-150 model years. The most reported problems involve the acceleration and speed control, engine and electrical system.
324 complaints 2 recalls 16th worst of 18 F-150 years
Top 2009 Ford F-150 problems
Acceleration problems
54 complaints (17%) name the acceleration and speed control, most often the accelerator pedal.
Engine problems
51 complaints (16%) name the engine, most often the engine and manifold / header / muffler / tail pipe.
Electrical problems
46 complaints (14%) name the electrical system, most often the fuses and circuit breakers and instrument cluster / panel.
Brake problems
39 complaints (12%) name the brakes, most often the antilock / traction control / electronic limited slip and control unit / module.
Which parts fail most
Share of complaints that name each system. One complaint can name several.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (282 of 324). The amber line is the middle value, about 53,000 miles.
When problems were reported
Complaints by the year the problem happened.
2009 Ford F-150 recalls
Door
The interior door handle housing embossment retaining the interior door handle spring may fracture during normal usage resulting in insufficient spring force to return the handle to the fully stowed position. In the event of a side impact crash, the door handle spring can fail causing the door latch to open.
Fix: Owners will be initially notified and instructed to take their vehicles to a ford or lincoln/mercury dealer if any interior door handle is loose or fails to return to the stowed position after activation for replacement of the affect module. Once parts become available, owners will be renotified and instructed to take their vehicles to a ford or lincoln/mercury dealer for inspection of each interior door handle.
Recall 11V049000 · Feb 2011Switch
108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the brake stop lamp switch may be improperly adjusted. This may result in a delay in brake stop lamp illumination when the brake pedal is depressed. In situations of very mild brake application, the brake stop lamps may not illuminate. Delay or loss of brake stop lamp function may increase the risk of an accident.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and have the brake stop lamp switch removed and reinstalled which will provide proper adjustment. The remedy will be performed free of charge.
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F-150 years to avoid
Total NHTSA complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so their totals will keep climbing. See the full comparison.
Common questions
Is the 2009 Ford F-150 a reliable year?
It's one of the better years for the F-150. Owners have filed 324 complaints with NHTSA, the 16th most of 18 F-150 model years. The most reported problems involve the acceleration and speed control, engine and electrical system.
What are the most common 2009 Ford F-150 problems?
Owners most often report problems with the acceleration and speed control, engine, electrical system and brakes. 54 complaints (17%) name the acceleration and speed control, most often the accelerator pedal.
At what mileage do 2009 Ford F-150 acceleration and speed control problems start?
Reported mileage ranged widely, but most complaints fell between about 14,000–72,000 miles, with a middle value near 44,000 miles.
How many recalls does the 2009 Ford F-150 have?
2. Door (11V049000); Switch (09V150000). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.
Should I buy a used 2009 Ford F-150?
Ask for service records covering the acceleration and speed control, confirm the recall work was done, and compare with the 2025, 2024 and 2009 models, which have the fewest complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports. Counts include each complaint once per model year.