NHTSA vehicle safety data
2009 Ford F-350 Recalls & Complaints
The 2009 Ford F-350 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 28 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Ford dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2009 Ford F-350. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2009 Ford F-350 owner complaints
Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Ford F-350, describing incidents dated November 20, 2011 to May 1, 2026.
Most-cited components
- Suspension 18 complaints
- Steering 14 complaints
- Wheels 5 complaints
- Engine 4 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 2 complaints
- Service Brakes 2 complaints
Of the 28 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #11740789 · Filed
Yes the steering wheels are coming loose on all these trucks. Customers are having to fix their own steering wheels because there are no recalls. I don't believe steering wheels should be coming loose. The only thing they've done to fix it is make it easier to fix on the newer models.
ODI #11627806 · Filed
My truck has the death wobble for the second time. I took it to Red McCombs Ford in San Antonio, Texas and they charged me to fix what is an inherently bad design flaw in the F350 that I own. The wobble stopped and has now reappeared. The death wobble is real. I want it fixed for free or I want Ford…
ODI #11607069 · Filed
When I hit a bump at between 55 and up, the Truck develops a death wobble even after having all the steering components, including ball joints, tie, rod ends, stabilizer, bar, shocks, replaced
PTO Pressure Switch Oil Leak may Result in Fire
NHTSA #14V498000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice
Reported August 13, 2014 · PJ's Truck Bodies & Equipment Co.
Potentially affected: 3 vehicles
Repair completion: 0% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified November 12, 2014 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
PJ's Truck Bodies & Equipment Co., (PJ's) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty chassis modified by PJ's and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.
Safety consequence
The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.
Manufacturer remedy
PJ's has notified owners and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began on August 28, 2014. Owners may contact PJ's customer service at 1-866-475-8782.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Battery Equalizers or DC-DC Converters:Fire Risk
NHTSA #14V070000 · Electrical System · NHTSA notice
Reported February 11, 2014 · Monroe Truck Equipment
Potentially affected: 22 vehicles
Repair completion: 52.63% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified March 24, 2014 · Vehicles built May 1, 2009 – May 30, 2009 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
Monroe Truck Equipment (Monroe) is recalling certain model year 2006, 2008 and 2009 Chevrolet C7500 vehicles, 2005-2006 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles, and 2009 Ford F-350, and F-450 vehicles, equipped with Sure Power-brand battery equalizers or DC-DC converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
Safety consequence
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Monroe will notify owners, and Sure Power will replace the equalizers or converters, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2014. Owners may contact Monroe at 1-608-328-8127.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
TREAD BELT SEPARATION
NHTSA #11T002000 · Tires — Tread/Belt · NHTSA notice
Reported March 15, 2011 · CONTINENTAL TIRE THE AMERICAS, LLC.
Potentially affected: 390,657 vehicles
Owners notified April 14, 2011
Defect description
CONTINENTAL TIRE IS RECALLING CERTAIN CONTITRAC TR TIRES, SIZE LT275/70R18 125/122S OUTLINE WHITE LETTERS AND BLACK SIDEWALL, AND CONTITRAC, SIZE LT275/70R18 125/122S, BLACK SIDEWALL, PRODUCED FROM MAY 6, 2007, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 20, 2008, SOLD AS AFTERMARKET AND INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON SOME MODEL YEAR 2008 AND 2009 FORD F-250 AND F-350 TRUCKS. SOME OF THESE TIRES MAY EXPERIENCE UNEVEN WEAR, VIBRATION, OR PARTICULARLY UNDER CONDITIONS OF OVERLOADING OR UNDER INFLATION IN HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE USAGE, SEPARATION BETWEEN THE BELT EDGES.
Safety consequence
SEPARATION OF THE BELT EDGES COULD LEAD TO TREAD BELT SEPARATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
CONTINENTAL TIRE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 14, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CONTINENTAL CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-888-799-2168.
Notes
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Other Ford F-350 model years
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