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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (35%)

< $100 (54%)

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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

Engine not specified

65300 mi

C $165
Clutch pack replacement. 
66340 mi

C $388
Transmission rebuild. Full rebuild. Includes fresh u joint. 
139200 mi

US $1400
Transmission bulk head connector started leaking two weeks after transmission fluid change. 

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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

14000 mi Technician check transmission for issues, none found. 
60000 mi Truck started downshifting hard. Took to shop, they could not repeat the problem. 
50940 mi

C $620
Bulkhead pass through leaking transmission fluid 
63000 mi

US $625
Rear pinion seal, transmission pan gasket, front axle seals 
71000 mi

US $175
Oil leaking from transmission by the solenoid connection 
81700 mi

US $85
Rear differential seal replaced near the driveshaft 

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

292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

23000 mi Driveline "clunk" on stopping. Shop removed boot on slipjoint, installed different lube, replaced boot. Problem solved. When towing, downshift from 5th to fourth exceptionally hard and jarring. Shop could no replicate. Only apparent when towing 5K Lb. load. 
60300 mi Hard downshifts into first, and from 5 to 4. Dealer reflashed the controller, which took several tries. Excellent result! 
60000 mi Excessively hard downshifting from 5 to 4, and 2 to 1. Dealer reflashed controller, had to go through the process several times to get it to "take". Problem is now resolved. 

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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

71000 mi

US $100
fluid leak, future repairs will be needed, part ordered 

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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

44940 mi Transmission gasket developed a leak and had to be replaced. 
49600 mi

C $1
Transmission Connector leaking transmission fluid 
110360 mi

C $8
Weeping pinion seal replaced. 

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

310-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

111000 mi

US $200
leaking Oring around transmission bulkhead connector. This is has TSB from ford they installed the wrong material of orings from the factory. 

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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

92000 mi

US $50
Vehicle lost significant amount of ATF. Unable to find leak 
98000 mi

US $50
Check Engine came on, it was a problem with the transmission computer. Ford flashed a new OS to the transmission computer and I was done. 
57040 mi

C $380
Transmission bulkhead seal leaking 
79980 mi Rear pinion seal leak. 
40000 mi

US $420
transfer case leak 
117000 mi

US $450
Significant leak at transmission electrical connector o-rings (a known problem) . Requires pan removal, release of the connector, installation of new o-rings and new transmission fluid. 
165000 mi

US $100
Shift cable broke, truck stuck in park 

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

292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

8000 mi Thunking sound when shifting. Dealer removed drive shaft, cleaned out old grease and replaced with a teflon based grease per Ford. Issue resolved! 
19000 mi Transmission shifting issues and slipping both reverse and trying to pass. Complained since the first 1,000 miles on truck and finally Field Service Engineer confirmed my issue. Transmission replaced not repaired as damage was extensive. 
33000 mi There was a bump in the transmission when taking off. It ended up being the slip yolk not properly being lubricated from the manufacturer. 

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