Ford F-350 2009
Model F-350 made in 2009 by Ford got 13 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 18 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine, power train and service brakes. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning tires .
Model 2009
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | ||||||||||||||||
| 11T002000 | CONTINENTAL TIRE THE AMERICAS, LLC. | T (Tire) | 390657 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/15/2011 | 03/17/2011 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | Continental tire is recalling certain contitrac tr tires, size lt275/70r18 125/122s outline white letters and black sidewall, and contitrac, size lt275/70r18 125/122s, black sidewall, produced from may 6, 2007, through september 20, 2008, sold as aftermarket and installed as original equipment on some model year 2008 and 2009 ford f-250 and f-350 trucks. some of these tires may experience uneven wear, vibration, or particularly under conditions of overloading or under inflation in high ambient temperature usage, separation between the belt edges. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Separation of the belt edges could lead to tread belt separation, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Continental tire will notify owners and replace the affected tires free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during march 2011. owners may contact continental customer service toll-free at 1-888-799-2168. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| SIS-21841 | 04/01/2011 | 10038965 | Comm-trans lund: some 2009-2011 models may have the air bag inicator flashing with a stored trouble code. this is a software problem. *rm | 06/29/2011 | |
| SIS-21841 | 04/01/2011 | 10038965 | Ready | 06/29/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| AS-21769 | 03/01/2011 | 10039053 | Ready | 07/06/2011 | |
| AS-21769 | 03/01/2011 | 10039053 | Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration. *rm | 07/06/2011 | |
| SIS-21841 | 04/01/2011 | 10038965 | Comm-trans lund: some 2009-2011 models may have the air bag inicator flashing with a stored trouble code. this is a software problem. *rm | 06/29/2011 | |
| SIS-21841 | 04/01/2011 | 10038965 | Ready | 06/29/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| AS-21769 | 03/01/2011 | 10039053 | Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration. *rm | 07/06/2011 | |
| AS-21769 | 03/01/2011 | 10039053 | Ready | 07/06/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| TSB11-1-5 | 02/01/2011 | 10037561 | Ready | 05/25/2011 | |
| TSB11-1-5 | 02/01/2011 | 10037561 | Ford: vehicles may run rough, hard start after refueling, clicking noise under hood, and have trouble codes stored. *rm | 05/25/2011 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | |||||
| ER-2011-001P | 09/01/2011 | 10040784 | Ready | 09/13/2011 | |
| ER-2011-001P | 09/01/2011 | 10040784 | Roush industries service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. the emission control labels do not meet standards. *rm | 09/13/2011 | |
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| AS-21769 | 03/01/2011 | 10039053 | Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration. *rm | 07/06/2011 | |
| AS-21769 | 03/01/2011 | 10039053 | Ready | 07/06/2011 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||||
| AS-21769 | 03/01/2011 | 10039053 | Ready | 07/06/2011 | |
| AS-21769 | 03/01/2011 | 10039053 | Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration. *rm | 07/06/2011 | |
| TIRES | |||||
| CSP-11B24 | 04/01/2011 | 10038950 | Ready | 06/28/2011 | |
| CSP-11B24 | 04/01/2011 | 10038950 | Ford: some continental tires might have uneven wear, vibration, or the possible tread detachment. 2008-2009 f250/f350. *rm | 06/28/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | |||
| 01/11/2013 | 45000 | 4 | |
| Came up to stoplight, applied brake, engine would not slow down. put truck in park, engine continued at 4krpm. pressed accelerator and engine returned to normal. 4th time this happened since i bought vehicle new. ford dealer says code doesn't show up and can't do anything. i have driven 75,000 miles and this is third ford van and never had problem like this before. *tr | |||
| 01/11/2013 | 45000 | ||
| Came up to stoplight, applied brake, engine would not slow down. put truck in park, engine continued at 4krpm. pressed accelerator and engine returned to normal. 4th time this happened since i bought vehicle new. ford dealer says code doesn't show up and can't do anything. i have driven 750000 miles and this is third ford van and never had problem like this before. | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 01/11/2013 | 45000 | 4 | |
| Came up to stoplight, applied brake, engine would not slow down. put truck in park, engine continued at 4krpm. pressed accelerator and engine returned to normal. 4th time this happened since i bought vehicle new. ford dealer says code doesn't show up and can't do anything. i have driven 75,000 miles and this is third ford van and never had problem like this before. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES | |||
| 03/15/2012 | 11000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2009 ford f-350. the contact stated that the brakes failed. in addition, the contact attempted to change the tire but the tire would not turn once installed. the contact called the dealer and was advised that the brake system needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and stated that the brakes were most likely rusted as a result of not being used for some time. the failure mileage was 11,000. kmj | |||
| 03/15/2012 | 11000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2009 ford f350. the contact stated that his brakes failed. the contact stated that he tried to change the tire but when he put the tire back on the vehicle, the tire would not turn. the contact stated that he called the dealer and they stated that the brake system needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and they stated that the vehicle sat for too long and caused the brakes to rust. the failure mileage was 11,000. ap | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 10/31/2012 | 92000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2009 ford f-350 equipped with capitol tires cl24757-2457r17 (n/a). the contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the front passenger tire exploded. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician advised that nothing was found that impacted the original tire. the technician then replaced all of the tires with anther brand. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the tires were not included in any recalls and had been discontinued. the approximate failure and current mileage of the ire and the vehicle was 92,000. kmj | |||
| 10/31/2012 | 92000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2009 ford f350 equipped with capitol tires cl24757-2457r17 (n/a). while driving at approximately 60 mph the contact stated the front passenger tire exploded. the vehicle was taken to the dealer were the technician stated nothing was found that impacted the original tire and replaced all the tires with anther brand. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the tires were not included in any recalls and discontinued. the approximate failure mileage and the current mileage was 92,000. dr | |||