Is the 2009 Ford F-350 SD reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Ford F-350 SD?

The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 16% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2009 Ford F-350 SD have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

2009 Ford F-350 SD

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2009 Ford F-350 SD
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:56:30.240Z

Only 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 19
Recalls: 5
Investigations: 0
Top problem: —

Complaints per year

2009: 19 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
1993	0
1994	0
1995	2
1996	0
1997	3
1998	3
1999	142
2000	157
2001	158
2002	124
2003	132
2004	130
2005	217
2006	127
2007	25
2008	101
2009	19
2010	50
2011	43
2012	29
2013	9
2014	7
2015	18
2016	22
2017	94
2018	11
2019	14
2020	5
2021	8
2022	112
2023	41
2024	44
2025	14
2026	8

Known problem areas

Only 19 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Suspension

3 of 19 total reports mention: suspension.

Steering

3 of 19 total reports mention: steering.

Tires

3 of 19 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.

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On March 23, 2012, while towing my rv on I16, the tread on the left rear tire of my 2009 F350 peeled off. My factory installed tires were continental contitrac LT275/65R18.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-22

Service brakes

3 of 19 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Power train

2 of 19 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

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Tl*the contact owns a 2009 Ford F-350 SD. While driving, the tow haul mode switch engaged and the transmission slipped out of gear.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-10-01

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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2014-07-28Equipment14V328000 Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc.

Remedy: Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2014. Owners may contact Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc.

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2014-07-29Equipment14V360000 Palfleet Truck Equipment Company, LLC (Palfleet) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 super duty vehicles modified by Palfleet and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies.

Remedy: Palfleet will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began on July 29, 2014. Owners may contact Palfleet customer service at 1- 502-376-2458.

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2014-08-04Engine and engine cooling, equipment14V382000 Somerset Welding & Steel, doing business as J&J Truck equipment (J&J), is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty chassis with 6.8L gasoline engines modified by J&J to be equipped with certain Muncie Power...

Remedy: Somerset will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began August 2014. Owner's may contact Somerset customer service at 1-800-777-2671.

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2014-11-12Equipment14V327000 Stahl is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Ford F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty vehicles modified by Stahl and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies.

Remedy: Stahl will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. Owners may contact Stahl customer service at 1-800-277-8245, or Muncie at 1-800-367-7867.

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2020-12-21Equipment, steering, suspension20E090000 Icon Vehicle Dynamics, LLC (Icon) is recalling all 05-UP FSD 2.5 Centerline Stabilizer Kits with part number 65050. The kits were sold as an accessory for certain 2005-2021 Ford F-250 4X4 and F-350 4X4 pickup trucks.

Remedy: Icon will notify owners, and dealers will install a new shock assembly with a revised foam ring and steel support disc, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2020. Owners may contact Icon customer service at 1-951-689-4266.

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Buy-smart checklist

2009 Ford F-350 SD — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Suspension: 3 reports on file for this year.
Steering: 3 reports on file for this year.
Tires: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 14V328000 · Equipment
Recall 14V360000 · Equipment
Recall 14V382000 · Engine and engine cooling, equipment
Recall 14V327000 · Equipment
Recall 20E090000 · Equipment, steering, suspension

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FAQ

Is the 2009 Ford F-350 SD reliable?: There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Ford F-350 SD?: The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 16% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2009 Ford F-350 SD have?: 5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.