Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (fuel pump, injectors, fuel tank, hybrid and EV propulsion).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2009 Ford F-150 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
This has occurred many times. The vehicle stalls when slowing down due to the fuel pump inside the fuel tank getting bent upward due to the tank collapsing on itself because it is not designed to vent properly. I have already replaced the fuel pump but it only corrected the problem temporarily because it has been bent as well over a short period of time. The gas gauge reads improperly as well due to the pump not reaching the bottom of the tank. I can only fit about 17 gallons into a 30 gallon tank upon refilling. The stalling that this causes has almost caused me to have multiple accidents. I have researched this problem and have found many other owners to have the same problem and have had accidents. Ford refuses to correct the problem without charging. It is very expensive to have the fuel pump replaced and that does not fix the problem. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle's floor was damp and there was an odor inside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that water was seeping into the vehicle through the third brake light and collecting underneath the rear seat carpets. The dealer removed the rear brake light and replaced the seal and light. The vehicle was repaired. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 11V049000 (structure) however, the failure reoccurred two years after the repair. The contact mentioned that the driver interior door latch spring fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact also mentioned the fuel cap fractured. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. …
My vehicle simply stalled without warning while I was traveling on the highway, twice. After a small cool down period, the vehicle started up again and seemed fine till a few days later when it happened again on the highway. According to Ford, this is a very common problem with a fuse that controls the fuel pump. It overheats and fails causing the fuel pump to stop working. They also have a $20 kit to fix the problem because it is so common. Why this is not a recall is beyond me. My wife and I could have been seriously hurt or worse.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Ford f-150. While attempting to start the vehicle, the key would turn in the ignition; however, the vehicle did not start. The vehicle was taken to joe machens Ford (1911 w worley, columbia, mo 65203) where it was diagnosed that the fuse that controlled the fuel pump had burned and needed replacement. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 172,628.
While passing a slow moving vehicle the throttle stuck and although no pressure was on the gas pedal, it kept accelerating. By heavy use of the brake, I was able to return to town, where I shut the engine down. It is still locked on, as when I start it, the RPM's jump to 4000 immediately. I have called the Ford dealership and requested a tow. This was frightening, as I had my grandson in the vehicle with me.
Slowing to make a right turn, the engine fell dead. I was able to start it and pull out of traffic before it fell dead again. Numerous times after I fill up, the engine was hard to start. It sputtered and stalled and finally started. I took the vehicle to the dealership service department but they were unable to find anything wrong. This happens without warning and could cause crashes if not repaired.
Vehicle only has 4,000 miles. Complete fuel line failed according to dealer and was dripping gasoline on exhaust from engine to tank. It was smoldering and almost ignited over the weekend. First noticed strong gasoline smell in cab. Inspection station noticed leak and was towed to dealer. They are special ordering parts. Truck is at park cities Ford 3333 inwood road, dallas, tx [phone].
Gas gauge suddenly doesn't register correctly. Only shows approximate three quarters tank when tank is fully filled. When registering one quarter tank only takes $15- to $16 to refuel. Repair shops have not been able to determine cause. What can be the cause.
There's been recalls on the 2009 Ford f150 and my car is having hydraulic pump issues and a couple other issues that were recalled and I was just trying to get some assistance?
**catastrophic fuel tank failure** two days ago my 2009 f150 died in my driveway, it acted as if out of fuel even though the gage read over half a tank. I had it towed to a Ford dealer and was initially informed that the truck was out of gas and the fuel gage wasn't working. A new unit was ordered and once the tank was removed from the truck it was discovered that the issue was exceedingly more severe. The mechanic and a Ford engineer concluded that the charcoal purge valve failed and the fuel pump created such a strong vacuum that the fuel tank collapsed on itself and crushed the fuel pump.although the truck has only 15,000 miles it is not a warranty repair due to a salvage title on the vehicle. …
Fuel System complaints in other F-150 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are fuel system problems on the 2009 Ford F-150?
NHTSA has 22 complaints about the fuel & propulsion system of the 2009 Ford F-150, 7% of the model year's 324 complaints. The component named most often is fuel injection system › throttlebody/manifold (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2009 Ford F-150 fuel system problems?
No. NHTSA lists no fuel & propulsion system recall for the 2009 Ford F-150, though it has 2 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2009 Ford F-150 fuel system problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 48,000 miles, and 21% before 25,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.