Five problems related to manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe have been reported for the 2009 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 Ford F-150 based on all problems reported for the 2009 F-150.
Cracked exhaust manifold 2009 Ford f150 5. 4 triton v8. I have now cracked the second right side engine exhaust manifold. This is irritating as exhaust fumes enter the passenger cab when stopped.
The contact owns a 2009 Ford F-150. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was an exhaust leak and fractured bolts in the manifold. The independent mechanic informed the contact that the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer for further diagnostic testing. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine cam, timing sensors, and gears failed and the engine would need to be replaced. The failure occurred 24 hours after the vehicle was purchased. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,136.
Ford motor company has installed defective fasteners on the exhaust manifolds of numerous modular v8 (4. 6l & 5. 4l) equipped F-150s. This is a well documented issue among several F-150 owners throughout the us and canada for many model years. The problem with these manifold fasteners (studs) is that after the normal heat cycles of driving and sitting, they begin to deteriorate at an excelled rate. Once a stud or studs have failed, engine emissions leave the exhaust system prior to reaching the catalytic converter. The way to repair this is by removing the exhaust system and manifolds in order to extract the broken stud or studs and replace them with improved parts, in many cases the entire engine must be removed from the vehicle due to clearance issues. Not only is this issue very costly to the consumer and the environment it is also an arduous process to be repaired even by someone that is mechanically inclined. My 2009 F-150 currently has this same issue. Evidence that this has been a consistent problem for almost a decade: service bulletin no. : 17320 component(s): engine and engine cooling NHTSA id number: 10008169.
Tl-the contact owns a 2009 Ford F-150. The contact stated that he heard an abnormal noise from the vehicle and notice that the exhaust manifold was cracked and leaking. The contact was an independent mechanic and diagnosed that the manifold needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000. Djr.
Exhaust manifold leak due to broken exhaust manifold to head bolts. On cold start there is a moderately loud exhaust leak that diminishes as the engine heats up. Vehicle was stationary and parked when first noticed.