2009 Ford F-150 engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 52 complaints for the 2009 Ford F-150, 13% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 52 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 84,000 miles 48 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 10 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 6 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 3 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 48 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 84,000 miles, and 25% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
I was involved in a low speed frontal collision with my 2009 ford f150 pick up. The collision was off center left with another ford f150 (1993-1994 model). The speed of the vehicles was less than 40 MPH as the collision happened on a hilly and twisting road. My vehicle caught fire on impact and was completely engulfed in just over a minute. My drivers door would not open and I had to exit the vehicle on the passenger side. My wife and I were not injured as the air bags and seat belts worked properly.
Spark plugs can not be removed due to most breaking. Most of the spark plugs are frozen and break when you try to remove. Ford recommends replacing plugs at 100000 miles.
Other problems reported for the 2009 Ford F-150
- Cruise control 54 complaints
- Electrical system 46 complaints
- Brakes 39 complaints
- Body & structure 34 complaints
- Steering 29 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 24 complaints
- Fuel system 22 complaints