Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Ford F-150
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Ford F-150 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 324 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #11V049000 INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE SPRING FAILURE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V150000 BRAKE STOP LAMP SWITCH ADJUSTMENT/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 54 complaints
- Electrical System 46 complaints
- Engine 42 complaints
- Structure 34 complaints
- Power Train 33 complaints
- Steering 29 complaints
Of the 324 complaints on file, 28 report a crash and 8 a fire; across all 324 complaints, owners report 21 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Ford F-150 has moderate complaint levels and two recall campaigns. Complaints mainly concern the speed control, electrical system, and engine. Although the number of complaints is not excessive, they span critical vehicle systems. The recall campaigns address issues with door handles and brake light switches. Overall, the evidence suggests an average reliability rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| vehicle speed control | 60,000–100,000 miles | $200–$1,500 | common |
| electrical system | 80,000–120,000 miles | $150–$800 | common |
| engine | 100,000–140,000 miles | $500–$3,500 | common |
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 change every 5,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 6,000 miles
- Brake inspection every 10,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 30,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Delayed brake light activation
- Door handles not returning
- Unusual engine noise
- Steering difficulties
- Electrical malfunctions
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Ford F-150 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.