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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
Engine not specified
2000 mi
Headliner falling down.
Passenger seat trim coming off.
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
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
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
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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