Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Ford F-350 SD
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Ford F-350 SD has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 19 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
- NHTSA #14V360000 PTO Pressure Switch Oil Leak may Result in Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V328000 PTO Pressure Switch Oil Leak may Result in Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V327000 PTO Pressure Switch Oil Leak may Result in Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V382000 PTO Pressure Switch Oil Leak may Result in Fire NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 3 complaints
- Steering 3 complaints
- Suspension 3 complaints
- Tires 3 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 2 complaints
- Power Train 2 complaints
Of the 19 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 19 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Ford F-350 SD has an average reliability, with issues in brakes, steering, and suspension noted by owners. Costs are moderate for repairs and maintenance.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| service brakes | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$700 | common |
| steering system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | common |
| suspension system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | 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 and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Transmission fluid change
- Cooling system service
- Air filter replacement
- Power steering fluid change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Brake pedal vibration
- Loose steering feel
- Uneven tire wear
- Squeaking suspension
- Delayed engine start
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Ford F-350 SD at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.