BumperScan
Powered byNHTSA|EPA|Community Reports
Your report: 3 of 4 steps complete75%
Car identifiedData collectedBasic analysisFull AI analysis

Free Preview

#BS-2009-FORF35-1F41

2009 Ford F 350

Based on reports from 54 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
54
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Recalls
3
TSBs
7
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 54 complaints, 3 crashes, 0 fires, and 3 recalls.

See full verdict with buy/skip conditions

Top reported problems

1

integrated brake controller causes light braking

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
2

shifts into overdrive in tow haul mode

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

front suspension bounces out of control

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

Preview: What's in your full report

Each card shows a real sample from your report — unlock all 10 sections from $1.20

Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the SuspensionHIGH

18 owners reported suspension issues — failures commonly reported around 117K miles.

!Inspect the SteeringMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
+ 6 more items in full checklistUnlock

Failure Timeline by Mileage

2
0–30K
9
30–60K
4
60–90K
3
90–120K
3
120–150K
14
150K+

Peak failure range: 150K+ miles (14 reports) • Median: 117K miles

Full report: which components fail at each mileageUnlock

30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Suspension (18 reports).

Includes fuel costs, common repairs, and recall riskUnlock

Also in your report

Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

10 sections total in the full reportUnlock all

Where the complaints fall

Suspension18 (33%)
Steering13 (24%)
Wheels & Tires7 (13%)
Engine4 (7%)
Other2 (4%)
Brakes2 (4%)
Drivetrain1 (2%)
Fuel System1 (2%)

2009 Ford F 350: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Suspension Issues

Suspension complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2009 Ford F 350, with 18 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 116,640 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 117K-mile mark.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 24% of all reports filed for the 2009 Ford F 350, with 13 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Wheels & Tires Issues

Wheels & Tires complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2009 Ford F 350, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to wheels & tires-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2009 Ford F 350, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-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

4
12
2
13
8
14
1
15
1
16
2
17
7
18
3
19
3
20
7
21
3
22
7
23
6
24

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

Don't negotiate blind — know what this car costs to own

Repair costs • Negotiation scripts • Mechanic checklist • Buy/skip verdict

Get Report — From $1.20

Recall History (3 recalls)

11T002000Apr 2011

TIRES:TREAD/BELT

CONTINENTAL TIRE IS RECALLING CERTAIN CONTITRAC TR TIRES, SIZE LT275/70R18 125/122S OUTLINE WHITE LETTERS AND BLACK SIDEWALL, AND CONTITRAC, SIZE LT275/70R18 125/122S, BLACK SIDEWALL, PRODUCED FROM MAY 6, 2007, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 20, 2008, SOLD AS AFTERMARKET AND INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON SOME MODEL YEAR 2008 AND 2009 FORD F-250 AND F-350 TRUCKS. SOME OF THESE TIRES MAY EXPERIENCE UNEVEN WEAR, VIBRATION, OR PARTICULARLY UNDER CONDITIONS OF OVERLOADING OR UNDER INFLATION IN HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE USAGE, SEPARATION BETWEEN THE BELT EDGES.

14V070000Mar 2014

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Monroe Truck Equipment (Monroe) is recalling certain model year 2006, 2008 and 2009 Chevrolet C7500 vehicles, 2005-2006 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles, and 2009 Ford F-350, and F-450 vehicles, equipped with Sure Power-brand battery equalizers or DC-DC converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.

14V498000Nov 2014

EQUIPMENT

PJ's Truck Bodies & Equipment Co., (PJ's) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty chassis modified by PJ's 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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

Unlock

The worst model year for the Ford F 350 is the 2008 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 54 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

Other Ford F 350 Model Years

20212020201920182017201620152014201320122011201020092008200720062005200420032002200120001999199819971996199519941993199219911989
View all Ford F 350 years →

2009 Ford F 350: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2009 Ford F 350?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2009 Ford F 350 is related to the suspension, with 18 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2009 Ford F 350 reliable?
The 2009 Ford F 350 has 54 complaints, 3 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 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 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2009 Ford F 350 has 3 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 problems start?
Based on 35 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 116,640 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 150K+ 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.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
How is this different from Carfax?
Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.
What if the report isn’t useful?
100% money-back guarantee. If the report doesn’t help you make a more informed decision, we’ll refund you — no questions asked.
RaccoonEagleRoverCat

Get the Full 2009 Ford F 350 Report

10 sections of AI analysis based on 54 owner reports. Know before you buy.

Get Full Report — From $1.20Money-back guarantee
Instant delivery|One-time purchase|No hidden fees