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2009 Ford F-150 recalls

There are 2 safety recalls on record for the 2009 Ford F-150, covering 289,681 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Structure: body: doorReported February 1, 2011 · 280,946 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 11V049000 · Recall details

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switchReported May 5, 2009 · 8,735 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 09V150000 · Recall details

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How many recalls does the 2009 Ford F-150 have?

2, covering structure and exterior lighting.

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