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2009 Ford F-150 SFE 4.6L V8 4x2 6AT

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2009 Ford F-150 – front Unverified
Photo: 2014 Ford F-150 FX4 Tremor in Ingot Silver Metallic, Front Left, 01-06-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the twelfth generation (2009–2014); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 2014 Ford F-150 FX4 Tremor in Ingot Silver Metallic, Front Left, 01-06-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 2009 Ford F-150 XLT 5.4 V8 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Ford F-150 XLT P415 Oxford White (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 2009 Ford F-150 SFE 4.6L V8 4x2 6AT is a 4.6-liter V8 pickup truck with a 6-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It is rated at 17 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 21 mpg highway (17 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypePickup
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine Type4.6L V8
Displacement4.6 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRear-wheel drive (4x2)
Transmission
Transmission6-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City15 MPG
Highway21 MPG
Combined17 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover ★★★★★ (22.8 % risk)
Tested variant: 2009 Ford F-150 Regular Cab w/SAB
Other tested variants (2)
  • 2009 Ford F-150 Supercab w/SAB: overall not rated
  • 2009 Ford F-150 Supercrew 4-DR. w/SAB: overall not rated

Recalls

2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2009 Ford F-150. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Feb 1, 2011 · STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 F-150 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 18, 2008, THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2009. THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE HOUSING EMBOSSMENT RETAINING THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE SPRING MAY FRACTURE DURING NORMAL USAGE RESULTING IN INSUFFICIENT SPRING FORCE TO RETURN THE HANDLE TO THE FULLY STOWED POSITION.

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A SIDE IMPACT CRASH, THE DOOR HANDLE SPRING CAN FAIL CAUSING THE DOOR LATCH TO OPEN.

Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE INITIALLY NOTIFIED AND INSTRUCTED TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO A FORD OR LINCOLN/MERCURY DEALER IF ANY INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE IS LOOSE OR FAILS TO RETURN TO THE STOWED POSITION AFTER ACTIVATION FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE AFFECT MODULE. ONCE PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE, OWNERS WILL BE RENOTIFIED AND INSTRUCTED TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO A FORD OR LINCOLN/MERCURY DEALER FOR INSPECTION OF EACH INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE. DEPENDING ON THE RESULTS OF THE INSPECTION, THE DEALER WILL EITHER ADD A SPRING EMBOSSMENT REINFORCEMENT OR REPLACE THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 10, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.

NHTSA campaign 11V049000

May 5, 2009 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

FORD IS RECALLING 8,735 MY 2009 F-150 TRUCKS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE BRAKE STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY BE IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED. THIS MAY RESULT IN A DELAY IN BRAKE STOP LAMP ILLUMINATION WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. IN SITUATIONS OF VERY MILD BRAKE APPLICATION, THE BRAKE STOP LAMPS MAY NOT ILLUMINATE.

Consequence: DELAY OR LOSS OF BRAKE STOP LAMP FUNCTION MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND HAVE THE BRAKE STOP LAMP SWITCH REMOVED AND REINSTALLED WHICH WILL PROVIDE PROPER ADJUSTMENT. THE REMEDY WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 13, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332 OR THROUGH THE INTERNET AT WWW.OWNERCONNECTION.COM.

NHTSA campaign 09V150000

324 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2009 Ford F-150

Owner Complaints

324 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2009 Ford F-150 (28 mention a crash, 8 a fire, 11 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Vehicle Speed Control54
Electrical System46
Engine42
Service Brakes39
Structure34
Power Train33
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jul 8, 2026 · Electrical System, Structure, Engine
“This vehicle has been a lemon ever since we purchased it new. To start the 3rd brake light would always leak during rain and ruined the headliner took it back to andy mohr ford were we purchased…”
Jan 6, 2026 · Engine Fire
“The contact's son owned a 2009 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while approximately 10 MPH, he observed smoke emanating from the glove box and the check engine warning light illuminated. The…”
Dec 5, 2025 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Tires
“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…”
Jun 20, 2025 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
“The contact owns a 2009 Ford F-150. The contact stated while 45 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as intended. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and…”
Jun 6, 2025 · Service Brakes, Engine
“My pickup truck at only 23 thousand miles in the engine, it's module went bad and brake and ABS lights came on on the dashboard. I took the car to the dealer and they said that I have to replace it…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2009 FORD F-150. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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