2009 Ford F-150 electrical system problems
46 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 2009 Ford F-150, which is 12% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 46 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 66,000 miles 38 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 4
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 7 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 8 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 5 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 38 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 66,000 miles, and 47% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 4 fires.
What owners wrote
Vehicle caught fire while parked. Wires leading into the fuel tank shorted caught bed on fire, but was extinguished in time to stop further damage.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford f-150. The contact stated that there was an internal electrical failure concerning the fuse box located above the radiator. The contact stated that an electrical short was randomly occurring and progressed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the fuse box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available.
Other problems reported for the 2009 Ford F-150
- Cruise control 54 complaints
- Engine 52 complaints
- Brakes 39 complaints
- Body & structure 34 complaints
- Steering 29 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 24 complaints
- Fuel system 22 complaints