Yes the steering wheels are coming loose on all these trucks. Customers are having to fix their own steering wheels because there are no recalls. I don't believe steering wheels should be coming loose. The only thing they've done to fix it is make it easier to fix on the newer models.
The worst 2009 Ford F-350 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Suspension18
- Steering14
- Wheels5
- Engine4
- Brakes2
Problems by type
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- Suspension18
- Steering14
- Wheels5
- Engine4
- Brakes2
- Fuel system2
- Tires2
- Acceleration1
- Airbags1
- Body1
- Electrical1
- Seat belts1
- Transmission1
Recalls 2
Equipment
- What is wrong
- PJ's Truck Bodies & Equipment Co., (PJ's) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty chassis modified by PJ's and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.
- Risk
- The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.
- Remedy
- PJ's has notified owners and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began on August 28, 2014. Owners may contact PJ's customer service at 1‑866‑475‑8782.
Recall number 14V498000 · Recall details
Electrical system
- What is wrong
- Monroe Truck Equipment (Monroe) is recalling certain model year 2006, 2008 and 2009 Chevrolet C7500 vehicles, 2005-2006 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles, and 2009 Ford F-350, and F-450 vehicles, equipped with Sure Power-brand battery equalizers or DC-DC converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
- Risk
- Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Monroe will notify owners, and Sure Power will replace the equalizers or converters, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2014. Owners may contact Monroe at 1‑608‑328‑8127.
Recall number 14V070000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2009 Ford F-350 7
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- In monitoring our technical service inquiries and technical service bulletins from Ford, there is the...
- Ford: the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on and diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0713 and/or P0710...
- Roush industries service campaign: the emission control labels do not meet standards
- Ford: some continental tires might have uneven wear, vibration, or the possible tread detachment
- Comm-trans lund: some 2009-2011 models may have the air bag inicator flashing with a stored trouble code
- Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will...
- Ford: vehicles may run rough, hard start after refueling, clicking noise under hood, and have trouble...
What 2009 Ford F-350 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
My truck has the death wobble for the second time. I took it to Red McCombs Ford in San Antonio, Texas and they charged me to fix what is an inherently bad design flaw in the F350 that I own. The wobble stopped and has now reappeared. The death wobble is real. I want it fixed for free or I want Ford to buy my truck for top dollar.
When I hit a bump at between 55 and up, the Truck develops a death wobble even after having all the steering components, including ball joints, tie, rod ends, stabilizer, bar, shocks, replaced
While traveling at 65 mph, the truck crossed a separator strip resulting in loss of steering control. Vehicle steering wheel began violently "shaking" left to right and began to swerve violently in an area of heavy traffic. The vehicle was towing a 37 ft. 5th wheel at the time of the incident and I had to use a combination of braking and defensive steering to slow/stop the vehicle in the right side ditch of the road. Incident resulted in extreme wear to braking components, and minor alighnment issues due to leaving the roadway. Upon inspection by a certified mechanic, the issue was determined to be, "death wobble" and multiple components were replaced with OEM parts. Parts, services, inspection all paid for by me, yet the vehicle continues to shake violelently at random. New tires an quarterly alignments have not resolved this issue and 3 different Ford mechanics have advised removing the vehicle from service to avoid further accident or injury. Ford Motor has repeatedly denied assistance in any capacity concerning this issue.
Death wobble when hitting any bump whilr going over 55
The contact owns a 2009 Ford F-350. The contact stated while driving approximately 50-55 MPH, there was a winding sound detected. The code P0088 was displayed. The contact pulled over and the vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump had failed, causing metal fragments to enter the engine. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.
Was operating vehicle on I-65 traveling at interstate speeds. Hit a bump and vehicle started shaking and violently vibrating. Had to slam on my breaks to get the vehicle to stop shaking and back under control. Feared for my life and my son from being rear ended due to it being a busy highway. The vehicle has done it several times and this is my second complaint due to not hearing anything back.
Hit a bump on the highway while driving. Vehicle started vibrating and shaking uncontrollably. Heavy traffic with Tractor Trailer behind on me was barely able to get vehicle stopped and to the shoulder of the highway. Was in fear for my life and haven’t had the vehicle a month yet after purchasing it from a cord dealership.
On September 4th & 5th two separate occasions I was driving on US 85 in WY when I hit a bump in the road and my truck started shaking violently and was hard to control. I immediately pulled over and slowed down until the shaking stopped but was almost rear ended by the truck behind me on one occasion.
Sudden extreme wobble of front end while driving (known as death wobble) happened many times in past two years
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Questions about the 2009 Ford F-350
Is the 2009 Ford F-350 reliable?
Owners have filed 28 complaints about the 2009 Ford F-350, fewer than a typical F-350 model year.
What is the 2009 Ford F-350 year score?
The 2009 Ford F-350 scores 92 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Ford F-350: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2009 Ford F-350?
Suspension, with 18 complaints, typically around 142,000 miles. Next is steering (14).
How many recalls does the 2009 Ford F-350 have?
2 recalls, covering equipment and electrical system.
What year does the Ford F-350 have bad suspension?
The Ford F-350 model years with the most suspension complaints are 2012 (65 complaints), 2006 (50 complaints) and 2011 (45 complaints).
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