NHTSA safety recalls
2009 Ford F-150 Recalls
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2009 Ford F-150. Recalls are published by year, make and model rather than per-VIN, so check your exact vehicle at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at any franchised dealer, whatever the age of the car or who owns it now.
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These campaigns cover the 2009 Ford F-150 as a model line. Decode your VIN to see the build details for your specific car, then confirm the recalls against it at NHTSA.
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11V049000Structure · Body · Door
In the event of a side impact crash, the door handle spring can fail causing the door latch to open.
The riskIn the event of a side impact crash, the door handle spring can fail causing the door latch to open.
The fix — freeOwners 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.
What was foundFord 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.
11V049000 at NHTSA09V150000Exterior Lighting · Brake Lights · Switch
Delay or loss of brake stop lamp function may increase the risk of an accident.
The riskDelay or loss of brake stop lamp function may increase the risk of an accident.
The fix — freeDealers 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.
What was foundFord 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.
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Campaign data is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is refreshed daily. Check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov — their lookup can confirm applicability and repair status for a specific vehicle; this page lists model-level campaigns.
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