2009 FORD F-250 SD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
33
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
7
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 FORD F-250 SD
The 2009 FORD F-250 SD has received a total of 33 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR, STEERING. 7 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Steering (7 complaints), Suspension (7 complaints), and Wheels (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2009 FORD F-250 SD
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2009 FORD F-250 SD, potentially affecting up to 306 vehicles.
Recall 20E090000 — EQUIPMENT
| 102 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 "through shaft" may block the piston ports, possibly causing the steering to lock up.
Consequence: If the steering locks, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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 customer service at 1-951-689-4266.
View full details →Recall 20E090000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
| 102 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 "through shaft" may block the piston ports, possibly causing the steering to lock up.
Consequence: If the steering locks, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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 customer service at 1-951-689-4266.
View full details →Recall 20E090000 — STEERING
| 102 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 "through shaft" may block the piston ports, possibly causing the steering to lock up.
Consequence: If the steering locks, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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 customer service at 1-951-689-4266.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2009 FORD F-250 SD
33 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 FORD F-250 SD. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Diesel | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
MY F-250 HAS HAD EVERY BRAKE CALIPER LOCK UP AND CAUSE TOTAL BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE AND REPAIR. STARTING AT 40K MILES IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY BUT THERE IS AN OBVIOUS DEFECT IN THE DESIGN IF EVERY CALIPER HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM. MY SHOP DID A REPAIR HISTORY SEARCH AND FOUND THAT THE 2009S HAD A HIGHER FAILURE RATE THAN OTHER YEARS. I ALSO HAD THE MANIFOLD WARP AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT AT JUST 40K MILES. THANKS - DAN
MY F-250 HAS HAD EVERY BRAKE CALIPER LOCK UP AND CAUSE TOTAL BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE AND REPAIR. STARTING AT 40K MILES IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY BUT THERE IS AN OBVIOUS DEFECT IN THE DESIGN IF EVERY CALIPER HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM. MY SHOP DID A REPAIR HISTORY SEARCH AND FOUND THAT THE 2009S HAD A HIGHER FAILURE RATE THAN OTHER YEARS. I ALSO HAD THE MANIFOLD WARP AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT AT JUST 40K MILES. THANKS - DAN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-250 SD. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH OVER A POTHOLE, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. ONCE THE SPEED WAS REDUCED, THE VEHICLE STOPPED SHAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE TRACK BAR, BALL JOINT, BUSHING, AND THE STEERING DAMPER. THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE ISSUE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-250 SD. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH OVER A POTHOLE, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. ONCE THE SPEED WAS REDUCED, THE VEHICLE STOPPED SHAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE TRACK BAR, BALL JOINT, BUSHING, AND THE STEERING DAMPER. THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE ISSUE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-250 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS UNSTABLE SHOOK AND VIBRATED EXCESSIVELY WITH AN EXTREME WOBBLE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A REPAIR SOLUTION TO PREVENT THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MORE THAN FIVE DIFFERENT REPAIR SHOPS FOR VARIOUS REPAIRS, BUT THE FAILURES CONTINUED IN THE FRONT AND REAR ENDS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE CONTACT WAS WAITING TO DETERMINE IF THE MANUFACTURER WOULD BE ABLE TO PROVIDE A PERMANENT REPAIR SOLUTION. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000.
Safety Rating for the 2009 FORD F-250 SD
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 FORD F-250 SD in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 FORD F-250 SD
Ford Motor Company has issued 7 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2009 FORD F-250 SD. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
LP-09L02 — TIRES
FORD TRUCKS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. VEHICLES HAVE EXPERIENCED SEVERE STEERING WHEEL AND FRONT WHEEL VIBRATIONS AND OSCILLATIONS AFTER TRAVELING OVER A BUMP OR DIP IN THE ROAD. MODELS 2006 F-250/350 SUPER DUTY 4X4. *PE UPDATED 7/22/09. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE
12-3-15 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FORD: SOME 2009- 2011 E-SERIES, F-SUPER DUTY-F-53 MOTORHOME AND F-59 STRIPPED CHASSIS VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A TORQSHIFT TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT MIL WITH DTCS P0751, P0730 AND/OR P2700. *JS
TSB-10-23-6 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
FORD: THE MALFUNCTION LIGHT MAY BE ON WITH A LACK OF POWER. HTERE MAY BE MULITPLE TROUBLE CODES STORED. 2008 F-250/350/450/550. *RM
TSB-09-20-5 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
FORD: SHUDDER OR VIBRATION ON ACCELERATION, ESPECIALLY WHEN LOADED. SOME SUPER DUTY VEHICLES WITH SINGLE REAR WHEELS (SRW) AND DUAL REAR WHEEL (DRW) MAY EXHIBIT AN EXCESSIVE DRIVE AWAY SHUDDER OR VIBRATION UNDER MODERATE TO HEAVY ACCELERATION FROM A STOP, ESPECIALLY WHEN HEAVILY LOADED. *PE
TSB-09-16-8 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
FORD: DIESEL CALIBRATION UPDATES. SOME TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A 6.4L DIESEL ENGINE MAY REQUIRE A CALIBRATION UPDATE WHICH WILL COVER SEVERAL DIFFERENT CONCERNS. *PE
TSB-09-16-8 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
FORD: DIESEL CALIBRATION UPDATES. SOME TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A 6.4L DIESEL ENGINE MAY REQUIRE A CALIBRATION UPDATE WHICH WILL COVER SEVERAL DIFFERENT CONCERNS. *PE
TSB-09-4-9 — WHEELS
FORD: SOME VEHICLES WITH SINGLE REAR WHEELS AND DUAL REAR WHEEL MAY EXHIBIT AN EXCESSIVE DRIVE AWAY SHUDDER OR VIBRATION UNDER MODERATE TO HEAVY ACCELERATION FROM A STOP, ESPECIALLY WHEN HEAVILY LOADED. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 FORD F-250 SD
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD F-250 SD
- 2004 FORD F-250 SD — 345 complaints
- 2005 FORD F-250 SD — 381 complaints
- 2006 FORD F-250 SD — 353 complaints
- 2007 FORD F-250 SD — 85 complaints
- 2008 FORD F-250 SD — 175 complaints
- 2009 FORD F-250 SD (current)
- 2010 FORD F-250 SD — 48 complaints
- 2011 FORD F-250 SD — 189 complaints
- 2012 FORD F-250 SD — 97 complaints
- 2013 FORD F-250 SD — 32 complaints
- 2014 FORD F-250 SD — 37 complaints
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