Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Ford F-450 SD
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Ford F-450 SD has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- 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
- NHTSA #14V070000 Battery Equalizers or DC-DC Converters:Fire Risk NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 1 complaint
- Engine and Engine Cooling 1 complaint
- Power Train 1 complaint
- Tires 1 complaint
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$8,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Ford F-450 SD has moderate reliability concerns, mainly surrounding the powertrain and electrical system as noted in recalls. Occasional complaints about the engine and tires are reported, but less frequently.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| PTO Pressure Switch | 40,000–70,000 miles | $200–$500 | common |
| Battery Equalizer | 50,000–80,000 miles | $150–$400 | occasional |
| Exhaust System | 60,000–90,000 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
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid service
- Tire rotations and balance
- Air filter replacements
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Oil leaks near exhaust
- Unusual battery drain
- Erratic power loss
- Overheating engine
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Ford F-450 SD at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.