Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Ford F-350
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Ford F-350 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 28 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #14V498000 PTO Pressure Switch Oil Leak may Result in Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V070000 Battery Equalizers or DC-DC Converters:Fire Risk NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11T002000 TREAD BELT SEPARATION NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Suspension 18 complaints
- Steering 14 complaints
- Wheels 5 complaints
- Engine 4 complaints
- Service Brakes 2 complaints
- Tires 2 complaints
Of the 28 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,500–$12,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Ford F-350 shows an average reliability profile with notable issues in suspension and steering systems, as indicated by numerous complaints. Recalls related to equipment and electrical systems further support a cautious approach to ownership.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| suspension | 60,000–90,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | very common |
| steering | 50,000–80,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | common |
| wheels | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$700 | 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
- tire rotations
- fluid level checks
- brake inspections
- suspension alignments
- battery tests
- air filter replacements
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- unusual noises from suspension
- steering wheel vibrations
- uneven tire wear
- leaking fluids
- engine misfires
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Ford F-350 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.