NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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324 reports71,000 miles · Jul 11, 2017
Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE TURNED OVER BUT DID NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY TWO INDEPENDENT MECHANICS WHO REPLACED THE #27 FUSE AND RELAY, BUT WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO REPLACED THE BATTERY AND FUEL…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE TURNED OVER BUT DID NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY TWO INDEPENDENT MECHANICS WHO REPLACED THE #27 FUSE AND RELAY, BUT WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO REPLACED THE BATTERY AND FUEL MODULE IN THE VEHICLE, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND TRANSFERRED THE CONTACT DIRECTLY TO THE NHTSA HOTLINE TO CHECK FOR RECALLS AND TO FILE A COMPLAINT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 71,000.
NHTSA ODI #11004348
84,869 miles · Jun 5, 2017
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Service Brakes, Hydraulic
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE, ABS, AND ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GREENWAY FORD (9001 E COLONIAL DR, ORLANDO, FL 32817) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE W…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE, ABS, AND ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GREENWAY FORD (9001 E COLONIAL DR, ORLANDO, FL 32817) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 84,869. ...UPDATED 07/10/17 *BF UPDATED 12/1/2017*JS
NHTSA ODI #10993250
164,702 miles · May 1, 2017
Engine
CRACKED EXHAUST MANIFOLD 2009 FORD F150 5.4 TRITON V8. I HAVE NOW CRACKED THE SECOND RIGHT SIDE ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THIS IS IRRITATING AS EXHAUST FUMES ENTER THE PASSENGER CAB WHEN STOPPED.
NHTSA ODI #10981719
80,774 miles · Apr 9, 2017
Engine
SPARK PLUG BLOWS OUT OF HEADS AT 80774 MILES PRIOR TO FIRST TUNE UP INTERVAL. COULD OF CAUSED A ENGINE FIRE.
NHTSA ODI #10971490
100,000 miles · Apr 5, 2017
Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
NHTSA ODI #10970716
158,000 miles · Apr 4, 2017
Electrical SystemElectronic Stability Control (esc)Engine
VEHILE HAS/SHUT DOWN ON 6 OR 7 SEPARATE OCCASIONS WHILE SITTING IN A PARKING LOT OR AT A STOP LIGHTS THE STEERING ALSO LOCKED UP WHILE TRYING TO TURN LEFT . I HAVE TAKEN IT TO SEVERAL BUT THE ONLY THING THEY TELL I NEED A NEW ENGINE ,. WHICH WE CANNOT AFFORD, WE GOT IT SERVICED ON TIME AND TOOK CARE OF IT THINKING WE WOULD HAVE…
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VEHILE HAS/SHUT DOWN ON 6 OR 7 SEPARATE OCCASIONS WHILE SITTING IN A PARKING LOT OR AT A STOP LIGHTS THE STEERING ALSO LOCKED UP WHILE TRYING TO TURN LEFT . I HAVE TAKEN IT TO SEVERAL BUT THE ONLY THING THEY TELL I NEED A NEW ENGINE ,. WHICH WE CANNOT AFFORD, WE GOT IT SERVICED ON TIME AND TOOK CARE OF IT THINKING WE WOULD HAVE IT FOR MANY YEARS. NOW IT IS GARBAGE I HAVE ALWAYS DEFENDED FORD BUT NOW AM SO UPSET DON'T KNOW WHAT WE WILL DO .
NHTSA ODI #10970550
30,000 miles · Mar 28, 2017
Structure
FORD F150 PAINT IS STARTING TO PEEL ON REAR TAIL GATE, SIDES AND UNDER REAR WINDOW. LOOKS LIKE THERE IS NO PRIMER. WE HAVE SEEN OTHER F150S WITH SAME PAINT ISSUES IN THE SAME AREAS. IS THIS A NEW PROBLEM WITH FORD F150S? HAVEN'T TAKEN IT TO DEALERSHIP YET. DATE IS APPROXIMATE.
NHTSA ODI #10969117
108,000 miles · Mar 8, 2017
Electrical SystemFire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATLY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY HIGHWAY AND WOULD NOT RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT FUSE NUMBER 27 HAD MELTED. A FUSE RELOCATION KIT NEEDED TO BE INSTALLED AND THE FAILURE WAS REMEDIED. THE M…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATLY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY HIGHWAY AND WOULD NOT RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT FUSE NUMBER 27 HAD MELTED. A FUSE RELOCATION KIT NEEDED TO BE INSTALLED AND THE FAILURE WAS REMEDIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 108,000.
NHTSA ODI #10959586
200,000 miles · Mar 6, 2017
Power TrainCrash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN REVERSE, IT ACCELERATED BACKWARDS AND CRASHED INTO A NEIGHBOR'S RESIDENCE WITHOUT WARNING. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED, BUT WAS SHAKEN UP AND TRANSPORTED TO THE EMERGENCY CENTER BY THE PARAMEDIC. THE VEH…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN REVERSE, IT ACCELERATED BACKWARDS AND CRASHED INTO A NEIGHBOR'S RESIDENCE WITHOUT WARNING. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED, BUT WAS SHAKEN UP AND TRANSPORTED TO THE EMERGENCY CENTER BY THE PARAMEDIC. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND WAS TOWED TO A TOW YARD. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 200,000.
NHTSA ODI #10958786
10,000 miles · Feb 13, 2017
Service Brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE BRAKES SEIZED AND THE BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER KEPT THE VEHICLE FOR NINE DAYS. THE DE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE BRAKES SEIZED AND THE BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER KEPT THE VEHICLE FOR NINE DAYS. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED AND REPLACED THE ABS MODULE, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. ADDITIONALLY, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS STIFF AND EXTREMELY HARD TO DEPRESS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 10,000.
NHTSA ODI #10954183
Official recalls
2Feb 1, 2011
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 F-150 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 18, 2008, THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2009. 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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A SIDE IMPACT CRASH, THE DOOR HANDLE SPRING CAN FAIL CAUSING THE DOOR LATCH TO OPEN.
Remedy: 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. DEPENDING ON THE RESULTS OF THE INSPECTION, THE DEALER WILL EITHER ADD A SPRING EMBOSSMENT REINFORCEMENT OR REPLACE THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 10, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
May 5, 2009
FORD IS RECALLING 8,735 MY 2009 F-150 TRUCKS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: DELAY OR LOSS OF BRAKE STOP LAMP FUNCTION MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: 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. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 13, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332 OR THROUGH THE INTERNET AT WWW.OWNERCONNECTION.COM.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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