2009 Ford F-650 SD Problems & Complaints

Few complaints40% fewer complaints than a typical year of the F-650 SD at the same age

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2009 Ford F-650 SD with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. The most reported problem area is the brakes (1 complaint, typically around 17,000 miles). 3 recalls cover this model year.

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3recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
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Most common 2009 Ford F-650 SD problems

  • Brakes~17,000 miles
    1100%

Share of the 1 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Ford F-650 SD complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Ford F-650 SD. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best F-650 SD years: 2018, 2011, 2015. Compare all years →

2009 Ford F-650 SD recalls (3)

Engine and engine cooling

NHTSA recall 10V-398 · Sep 9, 2010 · 3,469 vehicles

Ford is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 f-650 and f-750 trucks equipped with caterpillar c7 engine. The #5 and #6 fuel lines May crack at the fastening point to the common fuel rail and cause a fuel leak.

Remedy: Ford is working with caterpillar to notify owners and repairs will be performed by authorized caterpillar dealers free of charge. The safety recall began on September 8, 2010.

Exterior lighting

NHTSA recall 09V-476 · Dec 15, 2009 · 42 vehicles

Ford is recalling model years 2009 f-650 and f-750 trucks. The chassis wire harness May have been assembled without a connector seal if this seal is missing, the connector terminals May corrode affecting the proper illumination of the vehicle's rear brake lamps, tail lamps, turn signal lamps or trailer lamps (if equipped.)…

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the connector and repair the main and rear chassis wire harness if necessary. A missing seal will be replaced and electrical grease applied to prevent future corrosion.

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel

NHTSA recall 08V-428 · Aug 25, 2008 · 2,811 vehicles

Ford is recalling 2,811 my 2008-2009 f-650 and f-750 trucks equipped with c7 or c9 caterpillar diesel engines. The fuel pump outlet check plug May be cracked which could cause fuel to spray and leak.

Remedy: Ford is working with caterpillar (please see 08e042). Caterpillar will replace the fuel pump plug free of charge. Owners May contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986, or Ford at 1-800-343-5338 (fleet owners) or…

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2009 Ford F-650 SD a good car?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the 2009 F-650 SD rates few complaints: 40% fewer complaints than a typical year of the F-650 SD at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2009 Ford F-650 SD?

The brakes — 1 complaint, 100% of all complaints for this model year.

How many recalls does the 2009 Ford F-650 SD have?

There are 3 recalls for the 2009 Ford F-650 SD, the most recent from September 9, 2010 (engine and engine cooling). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Ford F-650 SD?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2018, 2011 and 2015. See the full Ford F-650 SD years comparison.

At what mileage do 2009 Ford F-650 SD problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 17,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 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.