2009 Ford F-150 Ford F-150 2009

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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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (12%)

$100 - $499 (46%)

< $100 (42%)

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Chart based on 26 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 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

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

26200 mi Leaking front shock 
27000 mi Bad wheel bearing 
39000 mi

US $190
Pressure line was leaking on power steering. Flare appeared to be broken on inspection after replacement. 
70300 mi

US $50
Shocks (rear) and struts (front) and front end alignment 

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

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

17360 mi power steering hose leak. fixed under warranty. 

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

310-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

55000 mi power steering lines and pump need replaced. have not fixed it yet. haven't been driving it. 
46300 mi replace tie rod end 

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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

76880 mi

C $400
power steering pressure hose leak. 

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

310-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

23100 mi power steering line leaking. 
61000 mi

US $100
Power Steering pressure hose had a small leak and was replaced. 

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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

40000 mi

US $420
Power steering hose leak 
28520 mi

C $500
Seeping power steering hose 
49600 mi

C $990
Complained of tire or bearing noise but dealer advised it was tires and was caused by loose Upper control arms. Mostly highway driven so not expecting this type of problem so early. 
86000 mi

US $100
Leaking power steering hose 

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

292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

45000 mi

US $146
6 bolt Front sealed bearing hub RWD Not trailer towing. $100 dollars cheaper at Rock auto than local parts supply. Developed slowly. 
33000 mi The power steering was leaking and they had to order the part. Called me two months later telling me it was in. Drove in to have it installed and it was the wrong part. It has been 3 more weeks and still waiting on part. 

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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

40000 mi

US $390
Another common issue with 2009 F150s. Lower power steering high pressure fluid hose leaking. Part retailed ~$140, labor and fluid was extra. I was out of warranty when it happened 
133600 mi

C $380
Replaced high and low pressure power steering hoses and transmission cooler lines. All weeping for past two years, now some leaking. 
137020 mi

C $210
Power steering hose rupture. 

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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 power steering hose that was seeping 

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

248-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

22000 mi yet another warranty repair to the steering. 
25700 mi

US $698
Was reported to me that Struts were leaking, I paid for repair and asked for parts. Struts turned out to not be leaking but they went ahead and replaced them anyway. 

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2009 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

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

10600 mi Rear shock replaced, leaking 
20000 mi

US $122
Shocks were leaking. Replaced both. 

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