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TSB List for the 2009 Ford F-150

Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2009 F-150 are official communications between Ford & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

  • SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
  • SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
  • TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
  • SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
  • ENGINE (PWS)
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
  • POWER TRAIN
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
  • POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
  • AIR BAGS
  • STRUCTURE
  • STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
  • STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
  • LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
  • WHEELS:HUB
  • SEATS
  • SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
  • ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
  • EQUIPMENT
  • EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
  • SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE

    • TSB #44964

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10058199

      FORD 2009-2014 F150: SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING , DAMAGED 4X4 FRONT PINION BEARING DAMAGE IS NOTED DURING THE REPAIR OF THE FRONT AXLE ON 2009-2014 F150 VEHICLES UNITS OPERATED IN SEVERE COLD CLIMATES. Read More »

    SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #15-0114

      Date Announced:
      JUL 24, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10058236

      FORD F-150 2009-2012 : SOME TRUCKS WITH A 9.75 TRACTION LOK REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY MAY EXHIBIT, DURING TIGHT SLOW TURNS, VIBRATION, CHATTER OR A SHUDDER. *LJ Read More »

    TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

    • TSB #TSB-12-11-18

      Date Announced:
      NOV 29, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10051733

      FORD: DUE TO TRACTION CONTROL FLASHING OR ILLUMINATING INDICATOR, DIAGNOSTIC CODES (DTC) C1963, C1278, C1280, C1282 ARE STORED IN ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS), DURING LOW SPEED MANEUVERS . MODELS 2009-2012 F-150. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-11-1-6

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10039073

      FORD: 2009 F150. THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT IS FLASHING WITH FOUR STORED TROUBLE CODES. THE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM ALSO ACTIVATES WHEN TOWING A TRAILER AND MAKING LOW SPEED MANEUVERS. *RM Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-11-4-7

      Date Announced:
      APR 06, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10038946

      FORD: 2009-2011 F150. TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT MAY BE ILLUMINATED WITH TROUBLE CODES STORED. THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL MAY ALSO ACTIVATE INTERMITTENTLY WHILE TOWING A TRAILER. *RM Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-11-2-5

      Date Announced:
      FEB 03, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10039050

      FORD: THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT IS FLASHING WITH MULTIPLE STORED TROUBLE CODES. THE STABILITY LIGHT MAY ALSO BE ON WHILE TOWING A TRAILER AT LOW SPEED. 2009-2010 F-150. *RM Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK

    • TSB #AS-21769

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10039053

      FORD: IF THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT LACK OF POWER, SURGE, OR HESITATION WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKES WILL OVERRIDE ACCELERATION. *RM Read More »

    ENGINE (PWS)

    • TSB #TSB-15-0137

      Date Announced:
      SEP 02, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10074713

      SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-14-0114

      Date Announced:
      MAY 30, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10056148

      LINCOLN/FORD: WHEN DRIVING FROM IDLE UP TO 1200 RPM, THERE MAY BE AN INTERMITTENT RATTLE NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE. 2004-2013 F-150, F-250, F-350, EXPEDITION, MARK LT, NAVIGATOR. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • TSB #TSB-11-8-8

      Date Announced:
      AUG 16, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10041932

      FORD: AFTER REFUELING VEHICLE, WOULD BE HARD TO START, RUNS ROUGH AND AN AUDIBLE CLICKING NOISE CAN BE HEARD. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #AS-21769

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10039053

      FORD: IF THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT LACK OF POWER, SURGE, OR HESITATION WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKES WILL OVERRIDE ACCELERATION. *RM Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-10-18-1

      Date Announced:
      SEP 02, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10037098

      FORD: SOME EXPEDITION, F-150, AND NAVIGATOR MODELS MAY EXPERIENCE A DELAYED FORWARD OR REVERSE TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT. USUALLY HAPPENS ON COLD START IN COLD CLIMATES. *RM Read More »

    • TSB #AS-21450

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10039184

      FORD: WHEN ACCELERATING AFTER A COLD START THERE MAY BE LACK OF POWER OR ROUGH RUNNING. NORMAL CONDITION. 2009-2010 EXPEDITION/NAVIGATOR/F150. *RM Read More »

    • TSB #SB-21351

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10034532

      FORD: LACK OF POWER WIDE OPEN THROTTLE ONLY. SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LACK OF POWER DURING WIDE OPEN THROTTLE ONLY. NO DTCS WILL BE PRESENT AND ENGINE PERFORMANCE DURING NORMAL DRIVING WILL NOT BE AFFECTED. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

    • TSB #SB-21434

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10034631

      FORD: SUPPLY/RETURN LINES INSTALLATION AT HIGH PRESSURE PUMP-REVISED WASHER FOR TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 6.4L ENGINES. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

    • TSB #TSB11-1-5

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10037561

      FORD: VEHICLES MAY RUN ROUGH, HARD START AFTER REFUELING, CLICKING NOISE UNDER HOOD, AND HAVE TROUBLE CODES STORED. *RM Read More »

    POWER TRAIN

    • TSB #TSB16-0108

      Date Announced:
      AUG 16, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10092370

      SOME 2004-2014 F-150 AND 2006-2008 MARK LT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) MAY EXHIBIT NOISY OR ENGAGED FRONT HUBS WHEN OPERATING IN TWO-WHEEL DRIVE (2WD) MODE. FOLLOW THE SERVICE PROCEDURE STEPS TO CORRECT THE CONDITION. Read More »

    • TSB #16-0032

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10075262

      4R75E TRANSMISSION - GRINDING/WHINE/VIBRATION/GEAR SLIPPAGE - SERVICE KIT AVAILABLE ISSUE A service kit has been released to assist with proper repair of the 4R75E transmission in 2008 Mark LT, 2008-2010 F-150, 2008-2010 / 2013-2014 ... Read More »

    • TSB #AS-21769

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10039053

      FORD: IF THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT LACK OF POWER, SURGE, OR HESITATION WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKES WILL OVERRIDE ACCELERATION. *RM Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #SSM 46451

      Date Announced:
      MAR 14, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10099463

      2009-2017 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 6R80, 6R100, 6R140 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAVE AN UPDATED MAIN CONTROL VALVE BODY OVERHAUL PROCEDURE. REFER TO WORKSHOP MANUAL (WSM), SECTION 307-01 FOR MAIN CONTROL VALVE BODY (7A100) OVERHAUL PROCEDURES. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-14-0153

      Date Announced:
      AUG 21, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10056701

      FORD/LINCOLN/MERCURY: FAILURE OF PLANETARY GEAR ASSEMBLY IS DUE TO TRANSMISSION, ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, EXHIBITING GRINDING, GEAR SLIPPAGE, WHINE TYPE NOISE, VIBRATION, WHILE DRIVING OR LOSS OF REVERSE. Read More »

    • TSB #ASI-44538

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10056191

      FORD/LINCOLN/MERCURY: THE INDICATOR MAY ILLUMINATE OVERDRIVE OFF AND/OR SLIPPING IN 3RD OR NO 4TH GEAR, DUE TO DIRECT CLUTCH FAILURE AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0733 AND/OR P0734. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-14-0069

      Date Announced:
      APR 07, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10055783

      LINCOLN/MERCURY/FORD: THERE IS FLUID LEAKING AROUND THE TRANSMISSION BULKHEAD CONNECTOR SLEEVE, FROM THE TRANSMISSION. MODEL 2009-10 EXPEDITION, EXPLORER, EXPLORER SPORT TRAC, F-150, NAVIGATOR, MOUNTAINEER. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-11-3-8

      Date Announced:
      MAR 08, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10039051

      FORD: WITH COLD WEATHER, THE GEAR SELECTOR MAY REQUIRE EXTRA EFFORT. THERE MAY BE SNOW BUILDUP ON THE SHIFT LEVER. 2009-2011 F150. *RM Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-10-18-1

      Date Announced:
      SEP 02, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10037098

      FORD: SOME EXPEDITION, F-150, AND NAVIGATOR MODELS MAY EXPERIENCE A DELAYED FORWARD OR REVERSE TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT. USUALLY HAPPENS ON COLD START IN COLD CLIMATES. *RM Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-10-18-1

      Date Announced:
      SEP 02, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10039725

      FORD: SOME EXPEDITION/NAVIGATOR/F150 VEHICLES MAY HAVE A DELAYED FORWARD/REVERSE ENGAGEMENT WITH STORED TROUBLE CODES. *RM Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

    • TSB #TSB-10-24-7

      Date Announced:
      DEC 03, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10039135

      FORD: THE GEAR SELECTOR LEVER MAY BE TOUGH TO OPERATE IN COLD WEATHER DUE TO SNOW BUILDUP AROUND THE SHIFT CABLE. 2009-2010 F150. *RM Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

    • TSB #AS-21578

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10039138

      FORD: THERE IS A RATTLE NOISE WHEN DRIVING 25-30 MPH FROM THE TRANSMISSION WHEN UNDER LOAD. 2009-2010 F-150. *RM Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #TSB-11-4-7

      Date Announced:
      APR 06, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10038946

      FORD: 2009-2011 F150. TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT MAY BE ILLUMINATED WITH TROUBLE CODES STORED. THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL MAY ALSO ACTIVATE INTERMITTENTLY WHILE TOWING A TRAILER. *RM Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

    • TSB #SIS-21841

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #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 Read More »

    • TSB #AS-21769

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10039053

      FORD: IF THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT LACK OF POWER, SURGE, OR HESITATION WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKES WILL OVERRIDE ACCELERATION. *RM Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH

    • TSB #ASI-12048

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10051724

      FORD: DUE TO AN OPEN HEADLIGHT SWITCH, THE HEADLAMPS, PARK LAMPS OR LAMPS ARE INOPERATIVE AND HEADLAMPS WILL REMAIN ON BECAUSE OF AFTERMARKET OR GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES (GFA), INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. CAUSING POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO SWITCH. Read More »

    AIR BAGS

    • TSB #SIS-21841

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #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 Read More »

    STRUCTURE

    • TSB #SSM 45950

      Date Announced:
      JUL 26, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10091441

      SOME 2009-2014 F-150 VEHICLES THAT REQUIRE REPLACEMENT OF THE LOWER ROCKER PANEL AND/OR CAB CORNERS NO LONGER NEED THE ENTIRE DOOR FRAME/OPENING PANEL (211A10/1) REPLACED. Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

    • TSB #TSB-11-4-11

      Date Announced:
      APR 14, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10039065

      FORD: THE TAILGATE APPLIQUE MAY SEPARATE FROM THE SHEET METAL. 2009-2011 F150. *RM Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-10-15-9

      Date Announced:
      JUL 30, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10033867

      FORD: TAILGATE APPLIQUE SEPARATION. SOME PLATINUM TRUCKS MAY EXHIBIT TAILGATE APPLIQUE SEPARATION FROM THE SHEET METAL. FOLLOW THE SERVICE PROCEDURE STEPS TO CORRECT THE CONDITION. *PE Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

    • TSB #TSB-11-4-11

      Date Announced:
      APR 14, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10039065

      FORD: THE TAILGATE APPLIQUE MAY SEPARATE FROM THE SHEET METAL. 2009-2011 F150. *RM Read More »

    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

    • TSB #12-2-13

      Date Announced:
      FEB 23, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10044117

      FORD: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION WHERE ONE OR MORE REAR DOORS ARE DIFFICULT TO LOCK OR UNLOCK USING THE DOOR LOCK ROD. THIS MAY BE DUE TO DUST BUILDUP IN THE DOOR LATCH. ALSO INCLUDED MODEL F150 MODEL YEARS 2009-2011. Read More »

    WHEELS:HUB

    • TSB #ASI-32270

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10053447

      FORD: THERE IS A NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT HUB INTEGRATED WHEEL END (IWE) AREAS AND WHEN SHIFTED INTO 4X4 MODE, THE NOISE WILL CEASE. MODELS 2008-2013 F-150, EXPEDITION, NAVIGATOR, MARK LT. Read More »

    SEATS

    • TSB #TSB16-0097

      Date Announced:
      JUL 12, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10091204

      SOME 2009-2010 F-150 AND 2011-2016 EXPLORER VEHICLES MAY HAVE A SEAT CUSHION COVER THAT APPEARS LOOSE NEAR THE FRONT OF THE SEAT. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY THE SEAT CUSHION COVER J-RETAINER BECOMING DISENGAGED FROM THE SEAT CUSHION PAN FLANGE. Read More »

    SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

    • TSB #ASI-44531

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10056170

      LINCOLN/FORD: ON SOME VEHICLES AND TRUCKS, THERE IS A POPPING, SQUEALING, BINDING OR GRINDING NOISE COME FROM POWER SEATS WHEN MOVING BACKWARDS OR FORWARD. MODEL 2009-2015 F-150, TAURUS, FLEX, MKT, MKS, F-SUPER DUTY, EXPLORER. Read More »

    ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

    • TSB #TSB-12-6-18

      Date Announced:
      JUN 28, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10045085

      FORD: ON SOME TRUCKS, TRACTION CONTROL INDICATOR FLASHES OR ILLUMINATES AND AT LOW SPEED MANEUVERING TURNS, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) IS AN INTERMITTENT NUISANCE ACTIVATION. *PE Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #SSM 45950

      Date Announced:
      JUL 26, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10091441

      SOME 2009-2014 F-150 VEHICLES THAT REQUIRE REPLACEMENT OF THE LOWER ROCKER PANEL AND/OR CAB CORNERS NO LONGER NEED THE ENTIRE DOOR FRAME/OPENING PANEL (211A10/1) REPLACED. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

    • TSB #ASI-44669

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10056749

      FORD/LINCOLN: THERE WILL BE 2 NEW PIECE RECEIVER DRYER DESICCANT BAG THAT WILL REPLACE 1 PIECE RECEIVER DRY CARTRIDGE, WHICH ARE INTERCHANGABLE, FULLY, DO NOT AFFECT FORM, FIT, OR FUNCTION. Read More »

    • TSB #ASI-44383

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10055041

      FORD: WHILE REPAIRING THE FRONT AXLE, DAMAGE TO PINION BEARING IS NOTED AFTER OPERATING IN SEVERE COLD CLIMATES. MODEL 2009-2014 F-150. *PE Read More »

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