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#BS-2009-FORF35-687B

2009 Ford F 350 Sd

Based on reports from 25 owners and 5 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
25
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Recalls
5
TSBs
38

Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 25 complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, and 5 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the SteeringHIGH

3 owners reported steering issues — failures commonly reported around 15K miles.

!Inspect the SuspensionMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

13
0–30K
2
30–60K
4
60–90K
90–120K
5
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (13 reports) • Median: 15K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Steering (3 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Where the complaints fall

Steering3 (12%)
Suspension3 (12%)
Wheels & Tires3 (12%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission2 (8%)
Brakes2 (8%)
Engine2 (8%)
Exterior Lighting:turn Signal1 (4%)
Structure1 (4%)

2009 Ford F 350 Sd: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2009 Ford F 350 Sd, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 15,050 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 15K-mile mark.

Suspension Issues

Suspension complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2009 Ford F 350 Sd, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Wheels & Tires Issues

Wheels & Tires complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2009 Ford F 350 Sd, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to wheels & tires-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2009 Ford F 350 Sd, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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09
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10
3
11
4
12
3
13
1
14
3
15
2
16

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2009 Ford F 350 Sd. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (5 recalls)

14V327000Nov 2014

EQUIPMENT

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. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.

14V328000Jul 2014

EQUIPMENT

Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. will notify owners and dealers to inspect the Muncie PTO pressure switch to determine if it is from the range of defective switches and if required, remove the pressure switch assembly and put a plug in the port where the PTO switch had been installed. This switch was never being utilized. This will be done free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in mid-July 2014. Owners may contact Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. at 1-800-247-5958.

14V360000Jul 2014

EQUIPMENT

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. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.

14V382000Aug 2014

EQUIPMENT

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 Products PTO Assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.

20E090000Dec 2020

EQUIPMENT

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. The foam ring inside the stabilizer "through shaft" may block the piston ports, possibly causing the steering to lock up.

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 25 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 5 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

2009 Ford F 350 Sd: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2009 Ford F 350 Sd?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2009 Ford F 350 Sd is related to the steering, with 3 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2009 Ford F 350 Sd reliable?
The 2009 Ford F 350 Sd has 25 complaints, 1 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2009 Ford F 350 Sd problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2009 Ford F 350 Sd have any recalls?
Yes, the 2009 Ford F 350 Sd has 5 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Ford F 350 Sd problems start?
Based on 24 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 15,050 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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