10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 4
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 71,109 miles
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There's been recalls on the 2009 Ford f150 and my car is having hydraulic pump issues and a couple other issues that were recalled and I was just trying to get some assistance?
- Oklahoma, OK, USA
Same old fuse issue, with only 56,000 miles. Ford is aware, they have a kit to by pass the problem, how ever they will not pay for repair (no recall). Cost almost $500 to fix their poor design issue. Buyers beware.
- Huntsville, TX, USA
Vehicle died while driving on city street. Engine would turn over but not fire. Had to be towed to Ford dealer at cost of $90. Was advised by dealer service that the problem was fuse 27 melted and damaged the fuse box. This is a known problem for F-150 vehicles for years 2009 - 2014. Tsb 15-0137 was issued in September of 2015 but no recall was issued. Cost to repair was $466 out of my pocket. For a known problem with six model years this should have been a recall. Just glad I was not on the interstate when this happened.
- Woodstock, GA, USA
Problem 1: my trucks traction control engages on snow and throws the wheels into a slide rather than stabilizes the vehicle. I turn sway and/or traction control off and it turns itself back on whenever I stop and then get back in and restart the truck. Problem 2: this truck will not give an accurate read on gas in the tank as the needle is always getting stuck. I gauge by miles gone as to when I need gas. (just stopped to get gas thought I was out but needle went over 1/2 which is what I put in.) but there are more electrical issues such as the doors that unlock during the night when I have locked all doors, by morning one or more doors often on passenger side unlock themselves. And sync always does it's own thing with my iphone X, never know if it will connect or be disconnected while driving. Sometimes it goes from hands free answer in the middle of a conversation to suddenly in privacy mode. These problems are while in motion and sometimes when the vehicle is parked. Problem 3: truck speedometer is very difficult to read due to hash marks for speed instead of numbers at 20, 40, 60, etc speeds. Nearly got a ticket for looking down too long to read my display. Starting to hate this truck as I never know what it will do or not do. This is dangerous as it is a consistent distraction. So much for safety due to technology. If others have these issues well it's no wonder people are driving so badly now.
- Colorado Springs, CO, USA
Passenger side front seat caught on fire from the seat heater. Kept smell a burning smell and could not determine the source. Parked the truck and looked outs de about an hour later. Smoke coming out of the cab. Opened the door and saw seat on fire. You assenger used the seat heater prior. No one smokes in my family so there was no other heat source.
- Arlington, VT, USA
Purchased vehicle in Nov 2018, less than one year than the date of this claim. On nine different occasions my vehicle experienced one or more of the following: Loss of all electrical power, steering, acceleration control, fuel pump/injectors, timing of the RPM, and other related issues leaving me stranded in the middle of nowhere, immediately and instantaneously stalled out on highways and major freeways without warning, some of which nearly led to vehicular accidents from sudden loss of all electronic equipment and power of the truck, with hundreds of individuals having experienced the same or similar issues with this year and model F-150. In the midst of all of this, I've spent over $3,500+ in repairs between the date of purchase to date of this claim to the ECM, fuel pump module, fuel injector harness, battery, ignition switch, mass flow air sensor, camshaft position sensors, serpentine belt, and normal maintenance, and have been informed that I now need a new engine, another $5,000 on top of the present $6,784 lien currently on the vehicle. The physical safety of myself and others has not only been placed in jeopardy, but this issue and vehicle has placed me in a serious, delinquent, and seemingly impossible financial position. I can't even get the car to run now, it will not drive after the engine suddenly stalled out 15 days ago as I lost all ability to accelerate on freeway; engine was overheating and had no oil pressure. Timing chains, rod, main bearing and camshafts all need repair with no guarantee that I won't be placed in the same or similar position again if I were to correct, possible bankruptcy if left uncorrected. Ford wants $400 more for inspection, makes no guarantee all issues will he identified and refuses to make repairs or take responsibility for their faulty 5.4L V8 Triton engine & electrical system that are 'built Ford tough.' Please help.
- Fraser, MI, USA
The contact owns a 2009 Ford F-150. While attempting to start the vehicle, the key would turn in the ignition; however, the vehicle did not start. The vehicle was taken to joe machens Ford (1911 w worley, columbia, mo 65203) where it was diagnosed that the fuse that controlled the fuel pump had burned and needed replacement. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 172,628.
- Columbia, MO, USA
ABS module defective in the truck, power steering going out. RPM modole not working.
- Kingsville, MO, USA
Driving on a city street when the engine suddenly shut down and quit running. I was almost rear ended by a semi truck and only avoided a major accident because I had room to go to the right and the semi had room to swerve around me on the left. When I had it towed to the Ford dealer they informed me that it was a melted fuse but that they were already aware of the problem and had a "fix" kit in stock and the repair process already documented to reroute that fuse. This means that Ford is aware of this problem and I presume was just waiting for someone to die before issuing a recall.I have the repair order available if needed. When I contacted Ford directly they informed me there was no recall and therefore I was responsible for the entire $650 cost and did not seem to care about the possibility of a major accident when the engine suddenly stops running.
- Lathrop, CA, USA
The truck is shutting off while driving and at all speeds. My husband has to pull and reset fuse 27 to allow the fuel pump to recieve power. This has put my husband in dangerous situations as it has happened in heavy traffic on two lane highways. We are requesting a service voucher be sent to our local dealer to fix the problem we understand has already had a bulletin sent out for. It is a Ford issue and we would appreciate this being remedied. We were quoted a price of around $300 to change out the relay that is causing the issue.
- Glennville, GA, USA
The truck is shutting off at any point in time and putting my husband and others in danger as it has happenend while going down busy roads and the hwy. He has to get out and reinsert the fuse.it has also failed to start until the fuse is reinserted. It has blown fuses. This is under recall in other vehicles fuse 27. Fuse 8 was also causing problems and it has been replaced. We have since learned of the service bulletin. It is a problem we feel should be covered by Ford which has been quoted as between 250$ and 300$. we are requesting a voucher for repair be sent to our local dealer for the repair. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
- Glennville, GA, USA
Truck stalled and lost transmission power in the middle of busy highway. Waited 20min on shoulder and truck started and ran fine. This has happened periodically over the last year with no error codes found during diagnostics related. Now happing more frequent and yesterday the truck stalled again and now will not start. Researched and found a class action lawsuit about Ford PCM/tcm failures which described my symptoms perfectly. Next issue is at 55mph the truck tried to go into 4-low, which shut the truck down on the high way and almost went off the road. Error code found during diagnostics was the "communication to transfer case shift motor"
- Hesston, KS, USA
First the right rear door shows that the door is ajar so the interior lights stays on while driving for about ten miles before they go out and when you stop the vehicle and get out the lights stay on for about 20 minutes so it runs the battery down. Second thing is the drivers door handle don't return to the closed position it stays half way out and a piece of plastic fell out of door handle I contacted the Ford company about these problems and I was told that they were nothing they could do about the problems. I myself think that these problems are a safety problem and very aggravating
- Warrior, AL, USA
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.
- Lake Stevens, WA, USA
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.
- Ellijay, GA, USA
The contact owns a 2009 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the warning indicator flashed for the anti-theft lock. In addition, various needles fluctuated for the gauges. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.
- Planada, CA, USA
The rear door wiring harnesses are under/poorly engineered for normal usage and durability and are subject to premature breakage specifically where the body meets the door resulting in multiple exposed wires causing first and foremost the dangerous potential for vehicle fire as well as inoperable door ajar sensors, electronic locks, window control and interior lighting.
- Chelmsford, MA, USA
2009 Ford F-150 stalling and not starting. This was due to an improperly located 20-amp fuse exposed to excess heat. The fuse needs to relocated or the problem will continue. The truck stopped working suddenly in the middle of traffic and almost caused an accident.
- Frisco, TX, USA
Keep getting fault code "check fuel fill inlet" this is cap less fuel tank system. I checked cap less fuel fill inlet seems ok but continue getting fault codes. Hundreds Ford customers complaining about same issue, this affects all Ford vehicles using cap less design. From what I read on the web currently there is no fix for this problem. I called Ford Motor Co. Warranty group and open a case regarding this issue. My truck currently at the dealership to diagnosis the fault code. I was a design engineer at john deere for 13 years, a problem fuel storage could be dangerous and fatal. Fuel system design problem L should be identified and resolved immediately during development & testing for this truck. I hope NHTSA address this issue seriously and get this issue recall list. Thank you. [xxx]4/14/2016. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
- Oak Harbor, WA, USA
- Porterville, CA, USA