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2009 Ford F-750 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2009 Ford F-750 — 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

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-750 years?

F-750 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2009 highlighted5 complaints1967: 0 complaints1968: 0 complaints1969: 0 complaints1970: 0 complaints1971: 0 complaints1975: 0 complaints1976: 0 complaints1983: 0 complaints1984: 0 complaints1985: 0 complaints1986: 0 complaints1999: 0 complaints2000: 0 complaints2001: 1 complaints2002: 0 complaints2004: 0 complaints2005: 2 complaints2009: 1 complaints2010: 0 complaints2011: 2 complaints2012: 0 complaints2013: 2 complaints2017: 5 complaints2018: 0 complaints2021: 1 complaints2022: 1 complaints
F-750 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-750 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes1100%

Does the 2009 Ford F-750 have recalls?

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

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.

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-750. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · August 6, 2013

2009 Ford F-750 — common questions

Is the 2009 Ford F-750 reliable?

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

Does the 2009 Ford F-750 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2009 Ford F-750. 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.