2009 Ford F-150 Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/14/2026

29Steering complaints

9%Of all 324 complaints

#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How steering ranks on this vehicle

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL52 · 16%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM42 · 13%

ENGINE42 · 13%

STEERING29 · 9%

SERVICE BRAKES25 · 7.7%

Share of the 324 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2009 Ford F-150 overview page.

What owners report

“SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING WHILE BACKING. COULD BE VERY DANGEROUSE IN A PARKING LOT OR AREA WHERE OTHER VEHICLES OR PEOPLE ARE PRESENT.”NHTSA complaint 10516266 — filed 06/11/2013

“WAS INFORMED BY DEALER AT 36,000 INSPECTION AND OIL CHANGE THAT POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE HAD A LEAK AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. VEHICLE 3…”NHTSA complaint 10489257 — filed 12/19/2012

“TOOK MY VEHICLE FOR IN FOR ANNUAL SAFETY INSPECTION. FAILED DUE TO LEAKING LOWER POWER STEERING HOSE. UNABLE TO OBTAIN REPLACEMENT FROM FORD DUE TO…”NHTSA complaint 10479756 — filed 10/11/2012

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Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Ford F-150 have steering problems?

Steering is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2009 Ford F-150: 29 of 324 complaints on file (9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2009 Ford F-150 have in total?

324 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 28 involved a crash, 8 involved a fire, 21 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.