Two problems related to carrier/rack have been reported for the 2009 Ford F-250. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Took vehicle to Ford dealership for routine maintenance and to diagnose loose steering issue at highway speed. Vehicle was diagnosed with failed track bar ball joints, track bar bushings and excessive side to side movement. Front axle dust seals were failed and would need to be replaced. Steering gear box was determined to be failing and need to be replaced. Parts for the gear box were on national back order with 120 day time frame for delivery. The dealership indicated that the combined effect of the failures would have been a catastrophic event if at highway speed. Total cost is in excess of $2,300. 00 for parts and labor. This vehicle has only been used as a routine driver. Based upon the number of posts for this typical issue a national recall should be issued.
We have a 2009 Ford f250 superduty truck. It has a factory installed Ford class five hitch. The unit failed-- the hitch weld seperatied at the receiver and crossmember frame. You can see the 3/8 inch gap from where weld did not adhear and where the bottom and top plate have large cracks. We towed our boat about 350 miles to lake powell and then home. About 6 weeks after we got home we noticed the hitch was not on center. Upon inspection I saw the hitch was damaged and called holmes tutle Ford. They said because my mileage exceeded the waranty allowance, it was out of warranty. I removed hitch and took it to jim click Ford. Because it was out of warranty on miles on the truck, the service manager said I should not expect a call. Tounge weight is approx 400# and total weight on the trailer and boat is not moer than 6,000 lbs we want the manufacturer to replace the hitch. We have the unit ready for inspection and I believe it will be obvious to almost anyone that the weld failed.
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