Does the 2009 Ford F-150 have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: structure, exterior lighting. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2009 Ford F-150 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Ford dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2009 Ford F-150?

324 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2009 Ford F-150 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2009 Ford F-150. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Ford been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. Recall repairs are free.

2009 Ford F-150 recalls, newest first

February 1, 2011NHTSA 11V049000280,946 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body › Door

Summary: Ford is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 F-150 vehicles manufactured from January 18, 2008, through November 30, 2009. The interior door handle housing embossment retaining the interior door handle spring may fracture during normal usage resulting in insufficient spring force to return the handle to the fully stowed position.
Consequence: In the event of a side impact crash, the door handle spring can fail causing the door latch to open.
Remedy: Owners will be initially notified and instructed to take their vehicles to a Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer if any interior door handle is loose or fails to return to the stowed position after activation for replacement of the affect module. Once parts become available, owners will be renotified and instructed to take their vehicles to a Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer for inspection of each interior door handle. Depending on the results of the inspection, the dealer will either add a spring embossment reinforcement or replace the interior door handle module free of charge. The safety recall began on February 10, 2011. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 5, 2009NHTSA 09V1500008,735 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch

Summary: Ford is recalling 8,735 my 2009 F-150 trucks for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the brake stop lamp switch may be improperly adjusted. This may result in a delay in brake stop lamp illumination when the brake pedal is depressed. In situations of very mild brake application, the brake stop lamps may not illuminate.
Consequence: Delay or loss of brake stop lamp function may increase the risk of an accident.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and have the brake stop lamp switch removed and reinstalled which will provide proper adjustment. The remedy will be performed free of charge. The recall began on may 13, 2009. Owners may contact Ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332 or through the internet at www.ownerconnection.com.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 324 complaints about the 2009 Ford F-150 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 28
Fires reported: 8
Injuries reported: 21
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Vehicle speed control52
Electrical system42
Engine42
Service brakes39
Steering29

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Questions

Does the 2009 Ford F-150 have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: structure, exterior lighting. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2009 Ford F-150 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Ford dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2009 Ford F-150?: 324 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.