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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 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (2%)

$100 - $499 (31%)

< $100 (58%)

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Chart based on 45 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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6200 mi I also had the Bluetooth speaker replaced, for the phone. Callers couldn't hear me when I was using the phone.  
139200 mi

US $1400
Replaced compressor,condensor and orifice/expansion valve. 

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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

31620 mi New battery 

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

310-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

92000 mi Control module for AC and and actuator motor. 
121000 mi All 4 tire sensor replaced in late 2016 

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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

26200 mi Dealer also replaced power mirror switch. 
25200 mi Battery loses charge after 3 days of no driving. They replaced the battery and it has not fixed the problem. Had to go back 5 days later for them to install the new radio and battery. 
33000 mi Battery goes dead after 3 days of no use. I don't know what they did. They said it was fixed and to date it is still having the problem. 
100000 mi

US $175
Tire pressure monitor sensor was bad. Changed when rotating snow tires on for winter. 

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

292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

82000 mi

US $1200
Quit blowing as cold but does eventually cool the can down, the heat quit working as well 

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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

38000 mi Tire Pressure Sensor Failure. Dealer had trouble identifying the failed sensor. Took a total of three trips plus several caal. 
13000 mi Had one defective tire pressure monitoring sensor 

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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

125000 mi

US $450
Module that controls vent bi-pass and closure quit working for passenger side vents. When A/C was cooling my side it was heating passenger side. I have had several ventilation malfunctioning issues with this truck. 
102300 mi

C $3500
Nearly full A/C replacement 

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

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

11000 mi A rear sensor connected to braking system failed, causing warning light. Sensor replaced. 
84000 mi

US $450
Nonfunctioning bulbs within turn signal system 

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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

47120 mi

C $700
Fault in the Airbag system was traced to a faulty seatbelt actuator. Actuator was replaced 
63000 mi Blower Resistor went out, heat would only operate on full. 
99000 mi Sometimes the window wouldn't go up. 
3000 mi Drivers seat backrest motor was making noise when being adjusted. Dealer replaced seat motor. 
33000 mi

US $200
Tire pressure sensor failure. 
8680 mi instrument cluster (transmission temperature gauge malfunction) 

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

310-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

81400 mi

US $50
AC blend door actuator needed to be replaced 
99000 mi

US $200
TPMS sensors failed. 2 replaced. Also the one of the surface mount LEDs went out on the tachometer in the instrument cluster, leaving a dim spot at night. 
106000 mi

US $50
2nd blend door actuator failure and replace 
100000 mi

US $285
Took alternator into shop for replacement but alternator was not bad. 
105000 mi Getting notification to "Check Charging System". 
113000 mi Check Charging System light came on. Evidently, not driving the truck for extended periods caused the problem. Once I started driving it, the problem went away. 

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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

18500 mi The truck was incorrectly wired from the factory which caused the truck to die and not restart. Ford paided for the labor, parts, and tow. 
109000 mi

US $100
Replace battery 
9300 mi Drivers heated seat stopped working. Replaced heating element. 
40280 mi

C $1200
Replace blend door actuator on driver side for heater 
128000 mi

US $140
battery dead 
17980 mi Sync system stopped responding. No voice command, no bluetooth, no USB or Line in connection. Satellite, radio and CD continued to function. 
76000 mi

US $50
Heater blend door motor failed on the passenger side. This caused the dual zone AC/heat to fail in the "heat" position. Since I'm in South Florida, this is not good. 
104000 mi

US $40
Passenger blend door actuator failed again. Blend door is free and moves easily. These actuators are not easy to change, and fail with regularity. 
117000 mi

US $450
AC compressor disintegrated, completely filling the low pressure side of the system with debris, including the evaporator. The repair included replacing the compressor, removal and cleaning of the lines and evaporator. Replacement of the expansion valve. 
80100 mi

US $100
ac gate 
50300 mi

C $125
TPS on RR tire replaced 
69440 mi

C $200
Replaced battery after failure. 
22000 mi Tail light bulb replaced 
63860 mi short in fan blower motor made it so fan was either off or on full blast. 
79300 mi

C $50
automatic deploying running board motor failure 
110280 mi motor failure on deployable running board, drivers side 
134500 mi

C $212
blower motor controller failed and needed to be replaced. 
193000 mi

US $250
Alternator started making a loud whining noise and was not charging efficiently. 

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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 $21
Blower not working on 2 lower speeds. Replaced resistor card behind right kick panel. 

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

248-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

16000 mi

US $464
Factory tow harness not completely installed. Trailer service shop installed new harness without my permission and charged an arm and a leg. Even though I bought the truck used Ford later came through and reimbursed me. 

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2009 Ford F-150 Electrical Problems

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