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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%)

Chart based on 205 repairs.
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2009 Ford F-150 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (7%)

$1000 - $2499 (14%)

$500 - $999 (5%)

$100 - $499 (23%)

< $100 (52%)

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Chart based on 44 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 started complaining about the way the truck shifted after the first week. The truck was repaired finally in October at my 10,000km maintenance and is fine now. 
140000 mi

US $1400
original plugs needed to be replaced and several coil packs were either weak or inop. Replaced all 8. 

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

310-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

115000 mi

US $110
O2 Sensor replaced. The rear sensor on drivers side. 

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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

11000 mi hard shift from 1st gear to 2nd gear 
109000 mi

US $1000
Exahaust manifold gasket had to be replaced on the passenger side 
81300 mi

US $525
Block heater corroded, leaked antifreeze. Truck towed in. 
83000 mi

US $2938
Lost gasket @ left timing chain cover. Timing solenoid lost oil pressure, exploded chain tensioner. New everything between cams and crankshaft. 
100000 mi

US $200
Both oxygen sensors in the exhaust system replaced 
101000 mi

US $75
EVAP PURGE PUMP REPLACED. CLEARED SES LIGHT 

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

292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

104000 mi

US $32
Check engine code, rough running. I replaced a single fuel injector. Cost $32 +/-, my labor was free. 

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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

20000 mi Transmission shuddered on gear change, firmware updated, persistent "learning" memory cleared. Problem reduced but not eliminated. Pursuing further repair options. 

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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

14000 mi

US $99
Engine unintentionally accelerated. 
90000 mi

US $106
low RPM sensor - ford dropped engine 

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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

48000 mi Cam tensioner blew a gasket, replaced both, replaced cam solenoid. then replaced cam phasers. 
84000 mi

US $450
Malfunctioning sensor related to engine status 

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

310-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

56300 mi Intermitant rough idle,, Cam sensor came up on scan. Replaced cam sensor under warranty 

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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

55180 mi Leak on intake manifold 
59830 mi

C $1700
Replaced CAM Phasors 
29000 mi Valve Cover had a leak 
15300 mi Experiencing an occasional harsh shift from 1-2 when cold. Dealer performed a TSB to reflash the transmission control unit. Problem 

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

310-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

61000 mi

US $7300
Dealer replaced the engine. Not under warranty. Claimed something failed internally to engine. Replaced Engine 
81000 mi

US $800
Replaced head and camshaft. Ford told me that the bolts holding the camshaft in place were not properly tightened on the new engine that was put in the truck. The bolts were loose when they removed the camshaft and head. The PCM (computer) had to be replaced first at a cost of $8xx.xx because Fords troubleshooting pointed to the PCM being replaced before they could go any further with identifying why the check engine light was on. Replaced head and camshaft. 
76000 mi

US $100
Check Engine Light. OBD indicated drivers side oxygen sensor before catalytic converter was bad 
63300 mi

US $100
Engine noise. Camshaft phasers were replaced 
72500 mi Dealer was supposed to replace the VCT Solenoids but they didn't. Dealer kept vehicle 4 days to replace the SVT Solenoids but never replaced them. I told them to put the valve cover back on and left and traded the vehicle in. 

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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

99000 mi

US $410
MPG dropped from 16-18 to 9-11. Engine light on. Had to have the O2 sensor (Bank 1 sensor 1)replaced. Had the O2 sensor (Bank 2 sensor 1)replaced. 
6000 mi Hard upshifting Transmission gears 1-2 and downshifting 2-1 
45000 mi

US $54
Annoying harmonic sound caused by worn/defective exhaust pipe hanger. Hanger replaced 
138000 mi

US $1272
Rough run, low power. Replaced both variable timing actuators (variable valve timing system) 
8000 mi Transmission reprogramming due to harsh shifting, battery replaced, wife killed the battery enough times to ruin it (no fault of ford) 
110280 mi Oil leak, seal replaced 
120380 mi

C $75
fuse melted that controls injectors, there is a service bulletin on this issue. 
92100 mi

US $50
Check engine light 
23560 mi hard shifting on downshift and high rev at acceleration TB - reset transmission memory 
39140 mi Harsh down shifting 3rd to 2nd, flashed computer - ok now 
93800 mi

US $100
Check engine light on, Code p0345. New sensor ordered. Not received or installed yet. 
98000 mi

US $100
cam sensor 
103600 mi

US $1200
Four of eight ignition coils failed, taking the corresponding spark plugs with them. 

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

292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

33000 mi The truck has died on me 3 times causing me to place the truck into park, start the engine, and place the transmission back into drive. Two times it died from taking off and the third time I was turning off of a busy road. 
49200 mi Heat shield on right exhaust manifold was found rusty out and lying on frame. Dealer wanted $88 to replace. Should not have happened at such low millage. I think should be recalled and replacement made of stainless steel, 
1700 mi Hard down shifting. Thunking sound from drivetrain. Dealer did TSB for downshifting problem and stated this should fix thunking sound. Thunking & hard down shifting still exists. 
2200 mi TCS light constantly on. Dealer diagnosed and replaced TCS module. 
6200 mi When accelerating after stop and then making a turn trucks RPM would go to approx. 5k rpm and then suddenly drop to around 2k rpm and would still be in 1st gear. Almost had a rear end accident due to the rapid drop and loss of speed. 
35500 mi Right cylinder bank cam phaser. There was a deep ticking/knocking at low engine speeds when up to operating temp., made it sound like a sewing machine driving around parking lots! 

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

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

92000 mi

US $2000
vct actuators 

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2009 Ford F-150 Engine Problems

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