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1FTPW14V29F••••••2009 Ford F-150
This build draws 3.7× more complaints than the average 2009 Ford F-150 build (7 vs 2).
7on this build
294on the model
154builds in total
Most reportedElectrical System 3Structure 2Service Brakes 1Hydraulic 1
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainJun 2023
Random downshift to first gear while traveling down the highway at 70mph resulting in wheel lock-up and engine redline
Electrical SystemAug 2020
Vehicle died while driving on city street. Engine would turn over but not fire. Had to be towed to ford dealer at cost of $90. Was advised by dealer service that the problem was fuse 27 melted and damaged the fuse box. This is a known problem for f-150 vehicles for years 2009 -…
StructureDec 2016
When opening the left rear door from inside while it is stationary, the handle does not return to the stowed position after opening the door unless it is pushed manually. The vehicle was brought to the dealer to investigate this issue in addition to another unrelated issue. The…
Service BrakesOct 2011
The contact owns a 2009 ford f-150. The contact stated that the ABS warning light illuminated while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic that located the failure at the ABS sensor wires. The ABS wires were not covered and caused one of the…
Electrical SystemOct 2019
Purchased vehicle in nov 2018, less than one year than the date of this claim. On nine different occasions my vehicle experienced one or more of the following: loss of all electrical power, steering, acceleration control, fuel pump/injectors, timing of the RPM, and other related…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1FTPW14V29FA68027 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.