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2009 Ford F-150 repairs by problem area

Engine (24%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (20%)

Other (4%)

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2009 Ford F-150 body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (12%)

< $100 (85%)

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Chart based on 33 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Ford F-150

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2000 mi Headliner falling down. Passenger seat trim coming off.  

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2009 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed

310-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

24180 mi Controls on driver side door cover came apart and new part was ordered and put in. 

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2009 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

310-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

27000 mi Sat antenna leaking, known issue in 2009 F150s 
39500 mi Tailgate emblem fell off... 
26200 mi Noticed water in rear roof liner and seat. dealer repaired leak near rear outside roof light.  
71000 mi

US $175
water leaking from sat. roof radio antenna. dealer ordered special sealant. 

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2009 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

62600 mi

US $20
Water pouring into cab through third brake light. Very common problem on that entire series of truck yet Ford has done nothing 

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2009 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

248-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

11000 mi washed truck and notice water dripping into cab over rear seats. Dealer ordered the part and i had to return a week later, dealer replaced 3rd brake light for leaking 

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2009 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 5.5ft bed

310-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

14600 mi Sun roof track 

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2009 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed

310-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

3000 mi Seat trim was coming loose from the frame, repaired under a TSB 
13200 mi Driver interior door handle broke. Took to shop and was advised that the door handle was a part of a recall. All 4 handles were replaced. 
14200 mi Water was leaking in through the third brake light. The dealer diagnosed as part of a service bulliten and replaced the seal around the lamp. This also required the replacement of the headliner and cleaning of the interior for water stains. 
7440 mi satellite antenna (leaking into cab) third brake light (leaking into cab)  satellite antenna (leaking into cab) third brake light (leaking into cab) instrument cluster (transmission temperature gauge malfunction) 
5000 mi Bad paint in bed of truck. Made appt. week in advance. got there, no record of made appt. left truck for 10days. 
14000 mi drivers door handle broke 
27000 mi water coming into cab back seats from third brake light. replaced seal  
21000 mi Install new sun glass holder, the old one broke, the new one came in the wrong color had to wait another 2 weeks till completion 
63000 mi

US $87
Plastic piece near the side step missing 

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2009 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

310-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

12000 mi Third brake light leaking water 
1000 mi Passenger bottom seat cushion leather came undone in front where it attaches to the seat frame. Dealer repaired while installing an anti theft alarm, but it came undone shortly after the repair. Probaly fix it myself; Dealer experiences always bad! 
48900 mi

US $350
Back sliding window and over rear light in cab had water leakage. Said it was a bad seal around third break light 
91000 mi

US $120
Sunroof track broke and would not close. Would have been a very costly repair if the dealership did not cover the cost. Bad problem. Would advise having sunroof checked for problems as often as possible. Third brake light was leaking water into cabin on the back wall of the truck. Stained top of seats. Ford knew exactly what the problem was before I said more than 2 sentences. Needed new type of 3rd brake light assembly. 110$ plus gas. 
4295 mi Paint problem, two different colors on the front and rear halves of the vehicle. Repainted vehicle 
6500 mi Fabric failure on passenger headrest, both front seat covers detached from seat frame. 
11000 mi Since new, front seat covers would detach from seat frame. Been in 3 times. Covers replaced this trip 
10000 mi Headrest fabric failure. Front seat covers detached from frame. Covers replaced this visit. 
34523 mi the sun visor clip was not tight causing a rattle. covered under warranty. the sun visor clip was not tight causing a rattle. covered under warranty. 
65000 mi

US $4000
Triple white paint seems to have trouble rusting. Back bumper and doors. 
4000 mi Trim was damaged at delivery and Paint had to be repaired after Dealer scratched it during a previous repair 
25000 mi inside door handle broke 

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2009 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

39000 mi

US $123
roof water leak. repaired with replacement of third brake light lens. 

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2009 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

22000 mi cab third brake light lens leaked, filled back seat with rain.Cleaned headliner and seat. 
28000 mi steering wheel started peeling 
35000 mi Chrome was peeling off grille, it was replaced. 
38000 mi

US $10
Common, well-documented issue with water leak at third brake light. Ford will only replace entire unit at $100+ and same gasket. I fixed by removing light, adding silicone and reinstalling. 
54200 mi Third brake light leaked again. Common issue with these trucks. I re-caulked it. 

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2009 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

310-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

28000 mi

US $26
replaced defective ash tray door 

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2009 Ford F-150 Body Problems

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