Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).
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).
The contact owns a 2009 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. Additionally, the ABS and TPMS warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle slowed down; however, the brake pedal needed to be depressed to the floorboard to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to Auto Zone and O'Reilly's where it was diagnosed with a failed ABS module. The contact was informed that the ABS module needed to be replaced; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that it was a known failure for similar vehicles. In addition, the contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not included in a recall related to the failure. The contact stated that it was difficult to locate the part needed to repair the vehicle. …
Michelin had a safety recall for dot b99y 56ex 3812-2113 of its ltx m/s p275/55r20 111t for "affected tires could have partial or full sidewall perforations that could cause them to experience loss of air pressure ' I purchased the ltx m/s p275/55r20 dot b79y 56ex 1913 made in the same time frame for my 2009 Ford f-150 on 06/08/2013. On August 23, 2016, while on a 70mph highway, I suffered a blowout. The entire anterior sidewall was affected with many chunks of the tire missing, while the interior sidewall was totally unaffected. I am careful with my tire pressures and rotation. None of the tires show uneven or odd wear. I don't believe I ran over anything. I have all four tires in my possession and available for inspection. I think Michelin has a greater problem than the dot range of their voluntary recall. …
The side wall of tires with approximately 30,000 miles and 4 years old are pealing off. I purchased 4 tires when the vehicle had a little over 30000 miles. 2 were OK. The other 2 the sidewall pealed off in chunks. I have pictures of the tires.Michelin offered 65% discount on new tires a year ago. 11 months and 10,000 miles later they offered only a 22% discount. They indicated I used up 43% of the tire life in 11 months and 10,000 miles.
While driving at approximately 30 MPH a rear wheel locked up causing the truck to turn to one side. Travelling a little further it happened again. I turned the truck around and headed back to my house. Two or three times again a rear wheel locked up causing a lack of control. If I was at highway speed, the vehicle would have caused an accident as the condition would cause the truck to go sideways.
I turned my truck on after it sat overnight and the ABS and emergency brake lights were illuminated on the dash cluster. Took the truck into a local part store and had a obd2 reader hooked up and it pulled ABS control module code. I took into a auto shop and they were pull the code and decipher what the actual problem was. The ABS control module completely stopped working.
The right front flexible brake line deteriorated at the crimped fitting. The deterioration is on the inside of the line at the crimp. The deterioration acts like a check valve allowing the application of the brake but not release of braking pressure. I have verified this on three (3) replacements. The original line was replaced at about 120K and non OEM at about 20K.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Ford f-150. The contact stated that the factory wheels were defective. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was confirmed that the wheels were prematurely worn and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 80,000.
Tire blowout brand: hankook model: dynapro as made: Korea dot: t79c pjnh 4008 I have had multiple problems with these tires, while driving home my front tire blew out on my 2009 Ford f150 truck causing me to hit the side median which then caused my trailer tire to blow out and bent my trailer tires rim as well. When this incident occurred my truck only had a little over 3000 miles on it. I took it to my Ford dealer and they argued that some one cut it. When I took it to another tire shop before they even looked at it they said that the rim on the tire had caused the cut. And it indeed was fords fault. I replaced the tire and bought a new one from discount tire. Same brand same model so it would match. Today on jan 14 2010 I took my truck in for an oil change and tire rotation, when they rotated my tires the new tire I bought had a massive ball on the inside of it. …
I have an 09 f150. My problem is with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). It keeps indicating a tire pressure sensor fault. I took it to one Ford dealer and they replaced 3 of the wheel sensors. I went on a 1600 mile trip after that and I continued to get tire pressure sensor fault. The problem is intermittent. I took it to another Ford dealer and they said that the previous Ford dealer had installed them incorrectly. This was not the case. After consulting with the original dealer we determined that they installed correctly. I was told that Ford now says that certain electronic devices like cell phones and GPS's May interfere with the system. My truck has had the problem with no GPS or cell in the cab. After doing some research on Ford's TPMS system I found that this has been a problem since Ford started using it. …
On 5/2/12 I went to my local Ford dealer in manahawkin, nj to advise of cracking tires. These tires had only 19000 miles and were original equipment on my 2009 Ford f150. They advised me to contact pirelli tire company. On 5/4/12 I contacted pirelli tire company via email and explained the problem. They advised me to go to a local pirelli dealer to have them inspected. On 5/8/12 I went to sbr tire exchange in manahawkin, nj to have them inspected. They confirmed the cracking problem and that the tires had 8/32 of tread left and the tires come with 12/32 new. They then contacted pirelli. Pirelli offered 60% toward a new set of pirelli tires. At first this sounded reasonable until I was advised that the tires would be sold at list price of $399.95 each before the discount. This came to 791.50 after the 60% discount with mounting and tax added. …
Wheel & Tire complaints in other F-150 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are wheel & tire problems on the 2009 Ford F-150?
NHTSA has 20 complaints about the wheels & tires of the 2009 Ford F-150, 6% of the model year's 324 complaints. The component named most often is pressure monitoring and regulating systems (3 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2009 Ford F-150 wheel & tire problems?
No. NHTSA lists no wheels & tires 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 wheel & tire problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 43,000 miles, and 32% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 0 injuries to wheels & tires problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
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.