Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Ford E-150
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Ford E-150 has 14 NHTSA recall campaigns and 7 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #15V729000 Wheel Chair Lift Link Arm Pivot Holes NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V706000 Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V641000 Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V584000 Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V261000 Wheelchair Lift Armored Cable Short Circuit NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V450000 ROUSH PROPANE CONVERSION KITS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11E033000 AFTERMARKET ROUSH PROPANE CONVERSION KIT/FUEL LEAK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11E019000 AFTERMARKET ROUSH PROPANE CONVERSION KIT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V242000 WHEELCHAIR LIFTS/INTERLOCK BELT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V243000 WHEELCHAIR LIFTS/UP BUTTON NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V206000 WHEELCHAIR LIFTS/INTERLOCK BELT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V207000 WHEELCHAIR LIFTS/UP BUTTON NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V153000 WHEELCHAIR LIFTS/UP BUTTON NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V151000 WHEELCHAIR LIFTS/INTERLOCK BELT NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 2 complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Latches/Locks/Linkages 1 complaint
- Power Train 1 complaint
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
- Structure 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$11,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Ford E-150 has an average reliability record with common issues related to adaptive mobility and fuel systems. Recall history indicates problems with adaptive equipment and fuel injection systems, though none leading directly to widespread failures.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$700 | common |
| Wheelchair lift | Varies | $200–$1,000 | common |
| Brake lines | 80,000–120,000 miles | $150–$500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Brake pad replacement every 50,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 30,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 5,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel odor indicating fuel system leak
- Erratic wheel lift operation
- Brake pedal feels soft
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Ford E-150 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.