FORD: 2005-2011 F250/F350. THE FUEL FILL NOZZLE MAY AUTOMATICALLY SHUT OFF TOO EARLY.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2009 Ford F-250 engine problems
severe 9 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $3,100 · see engine across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
9
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$3,100
1fire
When does it fail?
Of the 9 engine complaints filed for the 2009 Ford F-250, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
No new NHTSA engine complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 14 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering engine on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
FORD: IF THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT LACK OF POWER, SURGE, OR HESITATION WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKES WILL OVERRIDE ACCELERATION.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗FORD: VEHICLES MAY RUN ROUGH, HARD START AFTER REFUELING, CLICKING NOISE UNDER HOOD, AND HAVE TROUBLE CODES STORED.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗FORD SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CATALYST Y PIPE WARRANTY EXTENSION.. IN SOME OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, CERTAIN VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE THE CATALYST SUBSTRATE TO CRACK OR MELT. THIS CAN CAUSE SYMPTOMS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO AUDIBLE NOISE FROM THE CATALYST Y PIPE AND/OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗FORD: SOME TRUCKS WITH 6.4L ENGINE WILL RUN ROUGH, SMOKES, OR NO START DUE TO GASOLINE OR ALCOHOL IN THE FUEL. GASOLINE/ALCOHOL LACK THE LUBRICITY OF DIESEL FUEL AND WILL CAUSE FUEL SYSTEM FAILURE.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
Leaking radiator hoses causing loss of coolant from engine. Leak is a hazard to environment and wildlife that may come in contact with ethylene glycol. Dealer indicates a design issue exists with radiator hose o-rings and Ford has redesigned the hoses to use double o-rings vs. The current single o-ring. *tr
2009 Ford super duty: this vehicle completely shut down engine on (3) different occasions while I was driving it. No steering, brakes or control of vehicle was completely lost. I have taken it to Ford dealer on every occasion and they said they cannot duplicate the problem. Dangerous. We installed a flight data recorder on the vehicle today to monitor and record this so when it happens again Ford…
While driving down the highway, the truck shut off and wouldn't come back on. Had to drift into a parking lot to have it towed home. After months and several mechanics later, changing out different fuel parts, engine components, batteries, etc. We found out it was the high pressure fuel injection pump. The pump "exploded" for lack of better word, inside and sent metal shavings throughout the fuel…
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Ford f-250. While driving 65 MPH the cleaning exhaust and stop engine, warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the technician replaced the heat sensor. The failure and current mileages were 2300. Updated 10/23/09 *cn the consumer stated the particle filter chamber was defective, which caused…
Had engine trouble with your 2009 Ford F-250?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the engine problem on the 2009 Ford F-250?
It's a meaningful issue. 9 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $3,100.
At what mileage does the engine typically fail?
Across the 9 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most engine failures cluster between 16,460 and 30,000 miles, with the median around 25,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 16,460; a quarter make it past 30,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $3,100 for engine repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to engine?
No active recalls currently cover engine issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2009/Ford/F-250.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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