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US recalls (2)
Structure: body, door
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 and remedy
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.
Exterior lighting: brake lights, switch
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 and remedy
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.
Canadian recalls (2)
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2011-01-31 · campaign 2011-047
On certain vehicles, the interior 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. The door latch will remain fully engaged, however, the handle may be loose, causing a rattle or noise, and the handle may not return to the fully closed position. Depending on spring load force and handle position, the inertial loads experienced by the interior door handle may cause the door latch to open during a side impact crash. If this were to occur and the door opened during a crash, an occupant not wearing a seatbelt could be ejected from the vehicle, increasing the risk of personal injuries. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, either add a spring embossment reinforcement or replace the interior door handle assembly.
Lights and instruments
2009-04-30 · campaign 2009-128
On certain vehicles, the brake lamp switch may have been incorrectly installed during vehicle assembly. This may cause a delay in brake stop lamp illumination when the brake pedal is depressed. In situations of light brake pedal application, the stop lamps may not illuminate. Failure of the brake lamps to illuminate when the brakes are applied may result in the following road users being unaware of the driver's intentions, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury or death. Correction: Dealers will remove the brake lamp switch and re-install it correctly.
Owner complaints (324)
Owners filed 324 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Ford F150 (28 crashes, 8 fires, 21 injuries reported). Among 54 model years of this model, it ranks #31 for the most complaints (median 470).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 54 | |
| Electrical system | 46 | |
| Engine | 42 | |
| Structure | 34 | |
| Power train | 33 | |
| Steering | 29 | |
| Service brakes | 25 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 14 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2009 Ford F150.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2009 Ford F-150 Supercrew 4-DR. w/SAB | – | – | – | 3★ |
| 2009 Ford F-150 Supercab w/SAB | – | – | – | 3★ |
| 2009 Ford F-150 Regular Cab w/SAB | – | – | – | 3★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2009 Ford F150 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| F150 Pickup 2WD 4.6 L Automatic 4-spd | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,200 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD 4.6 L Automatic 6-spd | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD FFV 5.4 L Automatic 6-spd | 14 | 20 | 16 | $4,200 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD 4.6 L Automatic 4-spd | 14 | 18 | 15 | $4,450 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD 4.6 L Automatic 6-spd | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,200 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD FFV 5.4 L Automatic 6-spd | 14 | 18 | 15 | $4,450 |
| F150 SFE 2WD 4.6 L Automatic 6-spd | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,950 |
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