FordF-1502009
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2009 Ford F-150 Engine Problems

33
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 33 stored complaint records:

  • 1 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

What owners report

  • spark plug · 9 records
  • without warning · 4 records
  • exhaust manifold · 4 records
  • where diagnosed · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi11
100–150k mi8
30–60k mi6
150–400k mi5
1–30k mi2

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • November 6, 2014 · 153,080 miles

    Engine · Vehicle Speed Control

    After accelerating to pass on the highway (65 mph to 70 mph), the truck remained going 70 mph when accelerator released. Vehicle could be slowed with difficulty by applying brakes, but would resume speed when brakes released. Fortunately, traffic was light. Cruise control was not being used at time of incident. Attempted to resolve issue for approximately 4 miles/minutes at highway speeds (determined accelerator not…

    ODI 10653624

  • April 14, 2014 · 71,000 miles

    Engine

    Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted after one hour and operated normally however, the failure recurred four times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but they were unable to detect a trouble code or diagnose the problem. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure…

    ODI 10595525

  • April 12, 2014 · 66,700 miles

    Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control

    Approaching an yellow light at approximately 35 mph i hit the gas pedal hard for passing gear. The accelerator stuck, the engine roaring, i had to step as hard as possible to stop the truck so i would not hit the vehicle in front of me. Engine would not stop accelerating forcing me to turn off the truck. Shocked, i sat in traffic for a moment before i restarted the engine, but it immediately went to full speed…

    ODI 10585305

  • August 14, 2012 · 37,009 miles

    Body · Engine · Power Train

    Dropped off vehicle with ford dealership service adviser and proceeded to waiting area. Vehicle had a steady yellow engine light indicating service is required. Five minutes later, loud engine racing noise, tires squealing and crash impact sound from service bay area. Knowing it was my truck, i went out to the service bay to see it slammed through the far stone wall, about 75 feet from the service desk. Hydraulic…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10471575

  • July 28, 2012 · 59,000 miles

    Engine

    Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford f150. The contact stated that after starting the engine, there was a loud, abnormal noise emitted from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. The failure and the current mileage was 59,000.

    ODI 10468806

  • June 1, 2012 · 60,000 miles

    Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System

    No problems until about 60,000 miles. Then one day, while stopped, the truck suddenly died, the check engine light came on, and the gas gauge would indicated a quarter tank when the tank was actually full. All of this happened at the same time. I had two oxygen sensors replaced (about $400) to clear the check engine light and the fuel pump replaced (about $700) on the recommendation of the ford service department to…

    ODI 10474027

  • May 29, 2012 · 37,000 miles

    Engine

    While driving the vehicle engine lost all power and when i pulled over to the side of the road the engine died. Tried restarting the engine multiple times, and it would start but only run for a few seconds and then die. Had it towed to the local ford dealer and they could not replicate the problem. Have had the same issue 4 more times since then. Vehicle engine dies but the last few times has restarted. Took it into…

    ODI 10466020

  • March 4, 2009 · 500 miles

    Engine · Vehicle Speed Control

    I was on the highway and when i attempted to pass a vehicle,when i floored the gas pedal the truck lost all power for 3 to 5 seconds almost causing an accident. It has been that way from the day i bought it until present. When i questioned the dealer on the lose of power problem i was told nothing can be done about it because it is a normal issue with fly by wire accelerator. *tr

    ODI 10514556