We found the following complaints for FORD F-250 SD (2009)
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My f-250 has had every brake caliper lock up and cause total brake system failure and repair. Starting at 40k miles it is out of warranty but there is an obvious defect in the design if every caliper has had this problem. My shop did a repair history search and found that the 2009s had a higher failure rate than other years. I also had the manifold warp and needed replacement at just 40k miles. Thanks - dan
We own a 2009 ford f250 super duty 4x4, with low miles (21478). This vehicle has run great since we purchased it new. As we were driving, the engine began to run poorly and loose power. The engine light then came on. The mechanic scanner the engine codes p0012-p0018-p0022-p0341-p052d, indicating faulty cam phasers and tensioners, and that the engine was out of time. This pickup has low mileage and all the recommended maintenance has always been done. The ford parts department stated that they keep these parts stocked because it is a common repair issue.
2009 ford super duty: this vehicle completely shut down engine on (3) different occasions while i was driving it. No steering, brakes or control of vehicle was completely lost. I have taken it to ford dealer on every occasion and they said they cannot duplicate the problem. Dangerous. We installed a flight data recorder on the vehicle today to monitor and record this so when it happens again ford cannot deny the facts nd evade the responsibility.
Leaking radiator hoses causing loss of coolant from engine.leak is a hazard to environment and wildlife that may come in contact with ethylene glycol.dealer indicates a design issue exists with radiator hose o-rings and ford has redesigned the hoses to use double o-rings vs. The current single o-ring.
During wet weather conditions (humidity and rain especially) and after approximately 30-40 minutes of steady state driving on at freeway speeds; the truck will hesitate when the accelerator pedal is pressed to the floor.the engine rpm will increase with the transmission downshift, then the engine rpm will immediately fall back down by about 500 rpm for approximately 5-7 seconds before returning to a full thottle engine speed.during this time of rpm fluctuation it feels/sounds like a stumble and/or miss in the engine.this is a common occurrence and when weather conditions are as described above can be duplicated easily. This issue is of real concern when merging into traffic or attempting to pass another car.the truck feels like it is going to accelerate into traffic, then all of a sudden momentarily looses power leaving the driver and passengers of the truck vulnerable to a collision with another vehicle.so far my truck has been to the ford dealership multiple time for multiple days.they have not been able to cure the problem.they have hookup up vehicle data recorders multiple time without success.they did find inconsistencies in the map sensor readings which was subsequently replaced, however the problem persists. *ln
The contact owns a 2009 ford f250 sd. The contact stated that there was a loud noise coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the noise was a normal characteristic of the motor but they decided to replace the cam shaft and vct solenoids as a temporary fix. The manufacturer was contacted who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure and current mileage was 16,460. Updated 1/12/11updated 2/1/12
The contact owns a 2009 ford f-250. While driving 65 mph the cleaning exhaust and stop engine, warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel.the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the technician replaced the heat sensor.the failure and current mileages were 2300. Updated 10/23/09 the consumer stated the particle filter chamber was defective, which caused the vehicle to shut down completely. Updated 10/27/09
On 1/3/09 while driving down highway at night, headlights turned off. A few seconds later the lights came back on. After driving about 25 - 30 miles the lights did the same thing. It was -50 degrees outside at the time. I have not had any problems since except the vehicle burned up on 1/21/09 for unknown reason.
2009 ford super duty: this vehicle completely shut down engine on (3) different occasions while i was driving it. No steering, brakes or control of vehicle was completely lost. I have taken it to ford dealer on every occasion and they said they cannot duplicate the problem. Dangerous. We installed a flight data recorder on the vehicle today to monitor and record this so when it happens again ford cannot deny the facts nd evade the responsibility.
While driving with fuel level between 1/8 and 1/4 tank, truck shut down completely.the "50 miles to empty" indicator had illuminated approx. 2 miles before failure.had truck towed to dealer and was forced to pay approx. $250 for diagnostic and tow.dealer coordinated with ford corporate and determined i drove truck until fuel was empty.approx. 4 weeks later, truck shut down again.dealer explained i would have to "place a bet" that the fuel indicator sensor was "out of tolerance."they would have to remove fuel tank and check sensor.per tech, if sensor was within tolerance, i would have to pay the entire bill.i told them to go ahead and perform the check.sensor was in fact out of tolerance and was indicating more fuel than was actually in the tank.sensor was replaced and the dealer, not ford, refunded the original amount of repair.last ford i will purchase.gm/chevy will be my next diesel purchase.
Approximately 3 days ago, automatic transmission slipped briefly, occurred again on 2/22/10.self-corrected both times.vehicle was hauling enclosed cargo trailer containing 3 atv's.parked vehicle and shut off ignition, vehicle was in park. Approximately 3 minutes later noticed smoke from under hood.fire spread too rapidly for effective use of fire extinguisher.engine compartment was fully involved upon fire dept arrival, with radiant heat and smoke damage to the passenger compartment.the vehicle is considered a total loss.upon investigation the fire originated in the engine compartment and most likely was due to failure of the automatic transmission or a component of the transmission.
The ford f250 was turning left on a two way undivided highway.it was struck in the driver's side by a passing semi-truck/trailer.the collision was just behind the driver's seat and back toward the box of the pick-up.it spun the pick-up into the ditch where it rolled once.the front seat passenger was ejected and found lying on the ground by the driver's side of the vehicle with the legs and feet propped up against the vehicle.the driver sustained broken ribs and punctured lung but did not require surgery for sustained injuries.the seat belt showed burn consistent with being loaded with a force and the buckle appeared to have been bent slightly.examination of the receiver portion showed the outside housing had split and thebuckle would not remain in or fasten in at all.it appears that the passenger was ejected when the seat belt system failed.
My f-250 has had every brake caliper lock up and cause total brake system failure and repair. Starting at 40k miles it is out of warranty but there is an obvious defect in the design if every caliper has had this problem. My shop did a repair history search and found that the 2009s had a higher failure rate than other years. I also had the manifold warp and needed replacement at just 40k miles. Thanks - dan
I'm a life time ford truck owner and have never been so disappointed in my life and ready to purchase from a competitor. The title "death wobble" is very true and ford really needs to pay attention because it will cost someone their life. If i wasn't 65 years old and an experienced driver the multiple times i've experienced this could have killed me. I have replaced everything involving the suspension, tires, struts, rods, having multiple alignments, etc.. And nothing has fixed this mess.ford needs to fix this. I'm willing to be part of a class action lawsuit against them for the lemons/death traps they're producing & selling. Ford is aware of this problem and refuses to do anything about it. They switched from leaf springs to this horrible design starting with 2008 models to present.
The steering locks up after making a right hand turn. This has happened several times over the last few months,called the dealership they said they haven't had any other complaints other than mine.
While driving north on rt 95, every time you make a left curve the truck shook unmercifully. We would have to pull off & come to a complete stop for this to stop happening. Mind you we are outside of baltimore at one time praying that no one would hit us!!! the truck is at a ford dealership as we speak, trying to figure out the problem. Naturally its shocks (not covered by warranty) steering stabilizer rotate & balance tires. But now that i've read your other complaints i see i'm not alone. We only have 45,00 on the truck, there should be no need for any of this expense yet!!! because your part is inadequate i have to fork out money to correct the other parts??? i really think this needs looked into,before you have a gm incident on your hands.thanks for your consideration.
The contact owns a 2009 ford f-250 sd. While driving 55 mph over a pothole, the vehicle started to shake violently without warning. Once the speed was reduced, the vehicle stopped shaking. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician replaced the track bar, ball joint, bushing, and the steering damper. The remedy failed to repair the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 98,000.
The contact owns a 2009 ford f-250 sd. While driving approximately 50 mph, the contact noticed a vibration from the front end of the vehicle.the failure progressed until the front end would shake violently. The vehicle was taken to two different mechanics for diagnostic testing. The mechanics were unable to diagnose the failure. The contact stated that the front driver and passenger side tires were replaced twice in an attempt to correct the failure however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000.
Took vehicle to ford dealership for routine maintenance and to diagnose loose steering issue at highway speed.vehicle was diagnosed with failed track bar ball joints, track bar bushings and excessive side to side movement.front axle dust seals were failed and would need to be replaced.steering gear box was determined to be failing and need to be replaced.parts for the gear box were on national back order with 120 day time frame for delivery.the dealership indicated that the combined effect of the failures would have been a catastrophic event if at highway speed.total cost is in excess of $2,300.00 for parts and labor.this vehicle has only been used as a routine driver.based upon the number of posts for this typical issue a national recall should be issued.
The contact owns a 2009 ford f-250 sd. The contact stated that the front end of the vehicle was unstable shook and vibrated excessively with an extreme wobble. The dealer was notified of the failure and was unable to provide a repair solution to prevent the failure. The contact took the vehicle to more than five different repair shops for various repairs, but the failures continued in the front and rear ends. The vehicle was not repaired and the contact was waiting to determine if the manufacturer would be able to provide a permanent repair solution. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.
The contact owns a 2009 ford f-250 sd. Upon traveling over 65 mph, the vehicle shook violently and veered to the left and right. The contact had to merge to the side of the road due to the failure. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who performed an alignment. The contact indicated that a few years later, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who was not able to duplicate or diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was unable to determine a remedy. The failure mileage was not available.
While driving north on rt 95, every time you make a left curve the truck shook unmercifully. We would have to pull off & come to a complete stop for this to stop happening. Mind you we are outside of baltimore at one time praying that no one would hit us!!! the truck is at a ford dealership as we speak, trying to figure out the problem. Naturally its shocks (not covered by warranty) steering stabilizer rotate & balance tires. But now that i've read your other complaints i see i'm not alone. We only have 45,00 on the truck, there should be no need for any of this expense yet!!! because your part is inadequate i have to fork out money to correct the other parts??? i really think this needs looked into,before you have a gm incident on your hands.thanks for your consideration.
Hit a small bump and truck shakes violently.shaking does not stop until vehicle is slowed down or completely stopped.it has happened 14 times at speeds ranging from 40 mph to 75 mph.alignment is fine, tires balanced and at 50% life, new shocks, new steering damper and suspension components show no sign of wear.despite this, problem persists and is actually becoming more frequent.
Took vehicle to ford dealership for routine maintenance and to diagnose loose steering issue at highway speed.vehicle was diagnosed with failed track bar ball joints, track bar bushings and excessive side to side movement.front axle dust seals were failed and would need to be replaced.steering gear box was determined to be failing and need to be replaced.parts for the gear box were on national back order with 120 day time frame for delivery.the dealership indicated that the combined effect of the failures would have been a catastrophic event if at highway speed.total cost is in excess of $2,300.00 for parts and labor.this vehicle has only been used as a routine driver.based upon the number of posts for this typical issue a national recall should be issued.
The contact owns a 2009 ford f-250 sd. While driving 55 mph over a pothole, the vehicle started to shake violently without warning. Once the speed was reduced, the vehicle stopped shaking. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician replaced the track bar, ball joint, bushing, and the steering damper. The remedy failed to repair the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 98,000.
I'm a life time ford truck owner and have never been so disappointed in my life and ready to purchase from a competitor. The title "death wobble" is very true and ford really needs to pay attention because it will cost someone their life. If i wasn't 65 years old and an experienced driver the multiple times i've experienced this could have killed me. I have replaced everything involving the suspension, tires, struts, rods, having multiple alignments, etc.. And nothing has fixed this mess.ford needs to fix this. I'm willing to be part of a class action lawsuit against them for the lemons/death traps they're producing & selling. Ford is aware of this problem and refuses to do anything about it. They switched from leaf springs to this horrible design starting with 2008 models to present.
The contact owns a 2009 ford f-250 sd. The contact stated that the front end of the vehicle was unstable shook and vibrated excessively with an extreme wobble. The dealer was notified of the failure and was unable to provide a repair solution to prevent the failure. The contact took the vehicle to more than five different repair shops for various repairs, but the failures continued in the front and rear ends. The vehicle was not repaired and the contact was waiting to determine if the manufacturer would be able to provide a permanent repair solution. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.
The contact owns a 2009 ford f-250 superduty. While driving approximately 65 mph, the tire pressure light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact pulled over and inspected the tires. The rear passenger side tire pressure, which was also the spare tire, was low. The contact added air but continued to notice the same problem. The contact read the owner's manual and it stated that the light would turn off when air was added. The contact stated that the light continued to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that there was no sensor in the spare tire and that it was causing the light to stay illuminated. The dealer advised him to purchase a sensor. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that they would contact the manufacturer and call him back. When he spoke with the manufacturer, the information by the dealer was verified. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 6,500. The current mileage was approximately 6,600.
We have a 2009 ford f250 superduty truck.it has a factory installed ford class five hitch.the unit failed-- the hitch weld separated at the receiver and crossmember frame.you can see the 3/8 inch gap from where weld did not adhere and where the bottom and top plate have large cracks.we towed our boat about 350 miles to lake powell and then home.about 6 weeks after we got home we noticed the hitch was not on center.upon inspection i saw the hitch was damaged and called holmes tutle ford.they said because my mileage exceeded the warranty allowance, it was out of warranty.i removed hitch and took it to jim click ford.because it was out of warranty on miles on the truck, the service manager said i should not expect a call.tounge weight is approx 400# and total weight on the trailer and boat is not more than 6,000 lbswe want the manufacturer to replace the hitch.we have the unit ready for inspection and i believe it will be obvious to almost anyone that the weld failed.
Took vehicle to ford dealership for routine maintenance and to diagnose loose steering issue at highway speed.vehicle was diagnosed with failed track bar ball joints, track bar bushings and excessive side to side movement.front axle dust seals were failed and would need to be replaced.steering gear box was determined to be failing and need to be replaced.parts for the gear box were on national back order with 120 day time frame for delivery.the dealership indicated that the combined effect of the failures would have been a catastrophic event if at highway speed.total cost is in excess of $2,300.00 for parts and labor.this vehicle has only been used as a routine driver.based upon the number of posts for this typical issue a national recall should be issued.
The contact owns a 2009 ford f250 sd. The contact stated that there was a crack in the front passenger side wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they provided no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and advised the contact to purchase another wheel. The failure mileage was 48,000.
I'm a life time ford truck owner and have never been so disappointed in my life and ready to purchase from a competitor. The title "death wobble" is very true and ford really needs to pay attention because it will cost someone their life. If i wasn't 65 years old and an experienced driver the multiple times i've experienced this could have killed me. I have replaced everything involving the suspension, tires, struts, rods, having multiple alignments, etc.. And nothing has fixed this mess.ford needs to fix this. I'm willing to be part of a class action lawsuit against them for the lemons/death traps they're producing & selling. Ford is aware of this problem and refuses to do anything about it. They switched from leaf springs to this horrible design starting with 2008 models to present.
While driving north on rt 95, every time you make a left curve the truck shook unmercifully. We would have to pull off & come to a complete stop for this to stop happening. Mind you we are outside of baltimore at one time praying that no one would hit us!!! the truck is at a ford dealership as we speak, trying to figure out the problem. Naturally its shocks (not covered by warranty) steering stabilizer rotate & balance tires. But now that i've read your other complaints i see i'm not alone. We only have 45,00 on the truck, there should be no need for any of this expense yet!!! because your part is inadequate i have to fork out money to correct the other parts??? i really think this needs looked into,before you have a gm incident on your hands.thanks for your consideration.
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