Before buying a used 2009 Ford F-150, check whether recall repairs were completed, how it scored in crash tests and what owners report most often. Ask the seller for service records covering any recall listed below.
A 0–100 grade from public NHTSA data — higher means fewer reported problems. How it's calculated
2009 Ford F-150 Regular Cab w/SAB
2009 Ford F-150 Supercab w/SAB
2009 Ford F-150 Supercrew 4-DR. w/SAB
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.
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324 complaints filed with NHTSA (28 involving a crash, 8 a fire). Most-reported areas:
Source: NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified reports, not confirmed defects.
| Version | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| F150 Pickup 2WD — Auto 4-spd, 8 cyl, 4.6 L | 16.8 L/100 km (14 mpg) | 12.4 L/100 km (19 mpg) | 14.7 L/100 km (16 mpg) |
| F150 Pickup 2WD — Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 4.6 L | 15.7 L/100 km (15 mpg) | 11.8 L/100 km (20 mpg) | 13.8 L/100 km (17 mpg) |
| F150 Pickup 2WD FFV — Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.4 L | 16.8 L/100 km (14 mpg) | 11.8 L/100 km (20 mpg) | 14.7 L/100 km (16 mpg) |
| F150 Pickup 4WD — Auto 4-spd, 8 cyl, 4.6 L | 16.8 L/100 km (14 mpg) | 13.1 L/100 km (18 mpg) | 15.7 L/100 km (15 mpg) |
| F150 Pickup 4WD — Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 4.6 L | 16.8 L/100 km (14 mpg) | 12.4 L/100 km (19 mpg) | 14.7 L/100 km (16 mpg) |
| F150 Pickup 4WD FFV — Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.4 L | 16.8 L/100 km (14 mpg) | 13.1 L/100 km (18 mpg) | 15.7 L/100 km (15 mpg) |
Source: U.S. EPA / fueleconomy.gov. Converted to L/100 km for Canadian buyers.
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.
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…
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.
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.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. Canadian-market vehicles can have different recalls — check Transport Canada's recall database. Always confirm recall status for a specific VIN with a dealer.