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2009 Ford F-650 Sd problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2009 Ford F-650 Sd — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

1

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2009 compare to other F-650 Sd years?

F-650 Sd NHTSA complaints by model year, 2009 highlighted12 complaints2004: 12 complaints2005: 6 complaints2006: 3 complaints2007: 5 complaints2008: 2 complaints2009: 1 complaints2010: 0 complaints2011: 1 complaints2012: 0 complaints2013: 0 complaints2015: 1 complaints2016: 6 complaints2018: 0 complaints2019: 8 complaints2021: 1 complaints2023: 4 complaints2025: 4 complaints
F-650 Sd NHTSA complaints by model year, 2009 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2009 Ford F-650 Sd problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes1100%

Does the 2009 Ford F-650 Sd have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

10V398000EngineSeptember 9, 2010 · 3,469 units

Defect

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 F-650 AND F-750 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C7 ENGINE. THE #5 AND #6 FUEL LINES MAY CRACK AT THE FASTENING POINT TO THE COMMON FUEL RAIL AND CAUSE A FUEL LEAK.

Consequence

A FUEL LEAK, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy

FORD IS WORKING WITH CATERPILLAR TO NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED CATERPILLAR DEALERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-447-4986 OR FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.

09V476000LightingDecember 15, 2009 · 42 units

Defect

FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 2009 F-650 AND F-750 TRUCKS. THE CHASSIS WIRE HARNESS MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITHOUT A CONNECTOR SEAL IF THIS SEAL IS MISSING, THE CONNECTOR TERMINALS MAY CORRODE AFFECTING THE PROPER ILLUMINATION OF THE VEHICLE'S REAR BRAKE LAMPS, TAIL LAMPS, TURN SIGNAL LAMPS OR TRAILER LAMPS (IF EQUIPPED.) ALSO, THE FUNCTION OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM MAY BE AFFECTED.

Consequence

INOPERATIVE LAMPS MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CONNECTOR AND REPAIR THE MAIN AND REAR CHASSIS WIRE HARNESS IF NECESSARY. A MISSING SEAL WILL BE REPLACED AND ELECTRICAL GREASE APPLIED TO PREVENT FUTURE CORROSION. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 16, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332 OR THROUGH THE INTERNET AT WWW.FORDOWNER.COM.

08V428000EngineAugust 25, 2008 · 2,811 units

Defect

FORD IS RECALLING 2,811 MY 2008-2009 F-650 AND F-750 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH C7 OR C9 CATERPILLAR DIESEL ENGINES. THE FUEL PUMP OUTLET CHECK PLUG MAY BE CRACKED WHICH COULD CAUSE FUEL TO SPRAY AND LEAK.

Consequence

FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

FORD IS WORKING WITH CATERPILLAR (PLEASE SEE 08E042). CATERPILLAR WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP PLUG FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR AT 1-800-447-4986, OR FORD AT 1-800-343-5338 (FLEET OWNERS) OR 1-866-906-9811 (MOTOR HOME OWNERS).

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-650 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT HAD TO MAKE A SHARP LEFT TURN TO AVOID CRASHING INTO A VEHICLE. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ACTIVATED AND SHIFTED THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · December 21, 2016

2009 Ford F-650 Sd — common questions

Is the 2009 Ford F-650 Sd reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2009 Ford F-650 Sd have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2009 Ford F-650 Sd. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.