Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Ford F-250 SD
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Ford F-250 SD has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 23 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20E090000 Steering May Lock Up NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 7 complaints
- Suspension 7 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 5 complaints
- Wheels 3 complaints
- Engine 2 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
Of the 23 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 1 a fire; across all 23 complaints, owners report 1 injury and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Ford F-250 SD has limited recall and complaint data, indicating an average overall reliability. The main concerns revolve around steering and suspension issues, each with multiple complaints, suggesting common problems in these areas.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| suspension system | 70,000–120,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | common |
| engine cooling | 80,000–130,000 miles | $300–$900 | 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 changes
- Brake inspections
- Tire rotations and alignments
- Battery checks and replacements
- Coolant flushes
- Transmission fluid changes
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel play
- Uneven tire wear
- Engine overheating
- Unusual noise from suspension
- Fluid leaks
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Ford F-250 SD at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.