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2009 Ford F-650 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2009 Ford F-650 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

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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 years?

F-650 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2009 highlighted13 complaints1999: 0 complaints2000: 5 complaints2001: 13 complaints2002: 8 complaints2003: 2 complaints2007: 0 complaints2008: 0 complaints2009: 0 complaints2011: 3 complaints2012: 1 complaints2016: 4 complaints2017: 12 complaints2018: 0 complaints2021: 8 complaints2022: 2 complaints2026: 3 complaints
F-650 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2009 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2009 Ford F-650 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

12V562000Electrical SystemDecember 3, 2012 · 42 units

Defect

Phenix Enterprises, Inc. (Phenix) is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2011 trucks manufactured from July 22, 2008, through December 16, 2011, equipped with a Sure Power battery separator, part number 16511893 (model 1314). Suspect vehicles, in their as-built configuration, had a Sure Power battery separator installed on the inboard side of the curb side rail. These battery separators may overheat.

Consequence

If the battery separator overheats it can result in smoke and possibly a fire.

Remedy

Phenix will notify owners and replace the battery separator free of charge. Owners may contact Phenix at 1-800-736-9790.

2009 Ford F-650 — common questions

Is the 2009 Ford F-650 reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2009 Ford F-650 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2009 Ford F-650. 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.