Diesel Fuel System Problems of Ford F-250 - part 2

Ford F-250 owners have reported 157 problems related to diesel fuel system (under the diesel fuel system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford F-250 based on all problems reported for the F-250.

36 Diesel Fuel System problem of the 2021 Ford F-250

Failure Date: 02/14/2025

The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-250. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v957000 (fuel system, diesel); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

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37 Diesel Fuel System problem of the 2020 Ford F-250

Failure Date: 02/13/2025

The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v957000 (fuel system, diesel); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving 60–70 mph, the vehicle unexpectedly stalled. An abnormal sound was coming from the engine. The check engine warning light and the low fuel pressure warning light were illuminated. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump and the fuel system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

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38 Diesel Fuel System problem of the 2019 Ford F-250

Failure Date: 02/06/2025

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power, prompting the contact to pull over to the shoulder and turn off the vehicle, and the vehicle failed to restart. The contact performed a visual inspection of the engine compartment but had not found a failure. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the cam-driven high-pressure fuel pump (cp4), observing that metal shavings had been circulated throughout the fuel system and the engine, resulting in damages to the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer, who confirmed the diagnostic result. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA action number: pe24014 (fuel system, diesel, fuel system, other). The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 175,000.

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39 Diesel Fuel System problem of the 2012 Ford F-250

Failure Date: 02/03/2025

The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the engine power was significantly reduced and there was a whining sound coming from the engine compartment. While starting the vehicle, there was a high-pitched whining sound heard. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact inspected the vehicle and determined there was a failure with the fuel pump. The fuel pumps were replaced 4 times, and the front and rear fuel pressure regulators were replaced several times since 2012. The contact was adding coolant to the vehicle every 2 months. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The dealer was contacted and informed of the failure. The dealer confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and opened a case. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

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40 Diesel Fuel System problem of the 2018 Ford F-250

Failure Date: 02/02/2025

The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that the failure had occurred while a trailer was attached. The contact stated that his family was inside the vehicle during the failure. The vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with fuel system failure. The contact was informed that the fuel system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced an unknown recall repair; however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 116,000.

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41 Diesel Fuel System problem of the 2016 Ford F-250

Failure Date: 01/31/2025

The contact owns a Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle stalled while driving through an intersection. The contact was able to safely coast the vehicle over to the side of the highway. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that several days later the failure reoccurred, and the vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that there were metal particles inside the fuel system. The contact was informed that the fuel system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 24v957000 (fuel system, diesel) as a possible cause for the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 178,000.

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42 Diesel Fuel System problem of the 2020 Ford F-250

Failure Date: 01/25/2025

The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v957000 (fuel system, diesel); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

43 Diesel Fuel System problem of the 2020 Ford F-250

Failure Date: 01/24/2025

The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v957000 (fuel system, diesel); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

44 Diesel Fuel System problem of the 2017 Ford F-250

Failure Date: 01/24/2025

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving 65 mph and hauling two horses in a horse trailer, the vehicle stalled inadvertently. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road, where the check engine warning light illuminated, and the message "reduced engine power" was displayed. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to lee’s body shop, where it was diagnosed that the cp4 fuel module had failed. The autobody repair shop recommended that the cp4 fuel module, the fuel lines, and the particulate filter be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a related recall. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was unavailable.

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45 Diesel Fuel System problem of the 2021 Ford F-250

Failure Date: 01/15/2025

The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-250. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v957000 (fuel system, diesel); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

46 Diesel Fuel System problem of the 2019 Ford F-250

Failure Date: 01/09/2025

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at various speeds, the message (reduced power) was displayed, and the vehicle decelerated to 50 mph and the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the fuel system was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 24v957000 (fuel system, diesel) as the probable cause for the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

47 Diesel Fuel System problem of the 2020 Ford F-250

Failure Date: 01/06/2025

The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v957000 (fuel system, diesel); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact had replaced the starter however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

48 Diesel Fuel System problem of the 2020 Ford F-250

Failure Date: 01/03/2025

The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed and accelerating, the vehicle unexpectedly stopped. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v957000 (fuel system, diesel); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump and the fuel system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

49 Diesel Fuel System problem of the 2021 Ford F-250

Failure Date: 12/31/2024

The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-250. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v957000 (fuel system, diesel). The dealer was contacted; however, the contact was informed that the parts were not yet available, and the vehicle was not repaired. The contact believed that the recall remedy was not satisfactory to prevent a failure. The contact stated that the software update would not prevent the accumulation of biodiesel deposits on the pump drivetrain roller components. The manufacturer was concerned about parts availability. The contact stated that at start-up the vehicle was idling roughly. There was no warning light illuminated. The approximate failure mileage was 7,000.

50 Diesel Fuel System problem of the 2020 Ford F-250

Failure Date: 12/31/2024

The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v957000 (fuel system, diesel); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

51 Diesel Fuel System problem of the 2021 Ford F-250

Failure Date: 12/20/2024

The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-250. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v957000 (fuel system, diesel); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power while driving at various speeds and while idling. The contact would restart the vehicle; however, occasionally the vehicle failed to start. There was an unknown warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

52 Diesel Fuel System problem of the 2021 Ford F-250

Failure Date: 12/20/2024

The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-250. The contact received recall letter from the manufacturer regarding NHTSA campaign number: 24v957000 (fuel system, diesel). The contact had contacted a dealer about the recall repair but was advised that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure.

53 Diesel Fuel System problem of the 2020 Ford F-250

Failure Date: 12/20/2024

The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v957000 (fuel system, diesel); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

54 Diesel Fuel System problem of the 2021 Ford F-250

Failure Date: 12/20/2024

The contact owns a 2024 Ford F-250. The contact received notifications of NHTSA campaign numbers: 24v957000 (fuel system, diesel) and 25v048000 (back over, prevention); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issues. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

55 Diesel Fuel System problem of the 2021 Ford F-250

Failure Date: 12/20/2024

The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-250. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v957000 (fuel system, diesel); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure.

56 Diesel Fuel System problem of the 2015 Ford F-250

Failure Date: 11/18/2024

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-250 sd. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed an odor of burning fuel inside the vehicle. The contact stopped and parked the vehicle at a relative's residence. The contact noticed smoke coming from under the hood. The contact opened the hood and inspected the engine compartment and became aware that the upper filter housing was cracked. In addition, there was fuel spraying into the engine bay. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000. The VIN was unavailable.

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57 Diesel Fuel System problem of the 2022 Ford F-250

Failure Date: 11/01/2024

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-250. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v957000 (fuel system, diesel); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact's husband stated that while driving 70 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle failed to respond. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact's husband stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated, and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that after turning off and restarting the vehicle, the vehicle functioned as needed for several days. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer and the contact's husband was informed that there was no technician available to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was diagnosed with turbo failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

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58 Diesel Fuel System problem of the 2021 Ford F-250

Failure Date: 10/31/2024

The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-250. The contact stated that upon attempting to start the vehicle, the engine was struggling to turn over, and the vehicle failed to start. There was no warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed because the contact was unable to take the vehicle to the dealer. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 24v957000 (fuel system, diesel) as a possible cause for the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 67,994.

59 Diesel Fuel System problem of the 2013 Ford F-250

Failure Date: 10/18/2024

The contact's son owns a 2013 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked while working and after returning to the vehicle and attempting to restart the vehicle, the message "reduced power" was displayed, and the vehicle was not able to be started. The contact's son had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the high-pressure fuel pump had failed, and the fuel system and fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 24v957000 (fuel system, diesel); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 206,181.

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60 Diesel Fuel System problem of the 2008 Ford F-250

Failure Date: 10/15/2024

The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. After a visual inspection of the engine compartment, the contact observed the oil dipstick indicated that the engine was overfilled with oil. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the high-pressure fuel pump causing diesel fuel to leak into the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the engine had previously been replaced at 288,000 miles. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 307,000.

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61 Diesel Fuel System problem of the 2019 Ford F-250

Failure Date: 10/07/2024

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 to 50 mph, the vehicle lost motive power and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to a dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed and determined that the high-pressure fuel pump had failed, and there were metal shavings inside the fuel system. The dealer determined that the fuel system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost and was towed back to the residence and was not been driven since. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

62 Diesel Fuel System problem of the 2021 Ford F-250

Failure Date: 10/02/2024

The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission failed to shift as intended. The contact stated that the transmission was shifting erratically. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to start and was idling rough. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the contact was informed that without the check engine warning light illuminated, there was no need for a diagnostic test. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v957000 (fuel system, diesel); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

63 Diesel Fuel System problem of the 2019 Ford F-250

Failure Date: 09/30/2024

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the vehicle lost power. The contact stated that the vehicle slowly coasted to the right side of the road and stopped independently. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed and the contact was informed that there were metal shavings inside the fuel pump and fuel injector. The contact was informed that the fuel system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had the vehicle towed back to the place of employment. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline to report the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 151,537.

64 Diesel Fuel System problem of the 2019 Ford F-250

Failure Date: 09/01/2024

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle began to lose automotive power before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was later towed to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 160,000.

65 Diesel Fuel System problem of the 2016 Ford F-250

Failure Date: 07/17/2024

The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-250. The contact stated while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the failure occurred while driving on a busy highway. The contact's husband drove the vehicle to the intended destination. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The contact stated that several warning lights illuminated, and the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was diagnosed with a clogged diesel particulate filter. The contact was informed that the diesel particulate filter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

66 Diesel Fuel System problem of the 2017 Ford F-250

Failure Date: 07/01/2024

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-250. The contact stated that after driving approximately 50-65 mph and pulling into a business parking lot, the contact became aware that there was a trail of fuel on the ground. The contact inspected the vehicle and became aware of fuel leaking underneath the front of the vehicle between the tires. The contact drove to the nearest independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the upper fuel filter had fractured and was leaking. The mechanic replaced the fuel filters, and the vehicle was repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 136,942.

67 Diesel Fuel System problem of the 2022 Ford F-250

Failure Date: 06/25/2024

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-250. The contact received notifications of NHTSA campaign numbers: 22v250000 (visibility) and 24v957000 (fuel system, diesel); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal and the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle over to the side of the road. The contact exited the vehicle and noticed diesel fuel was on the ground. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that the fuel pump had failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The failure mileage was approximately 73,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available for NHTSA campaign number: 24v957000 (fuel system, diesel). Parts distribution disconnect for NHTSA campaign number: 22v250000 (visibility).

68 Diesel Fuel System problem of the 2016 Ford F-250

Failure Date: 05/16/2024

The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 mph and hauling a trailer, the vehicle suddenly lost motive power and stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel pump had failed due to metal shavings in the fuel system. The contact was informed that the fuel system kit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline to file a complaint. The failure mileage was 237,778.

69 Diesel Fuel System problem of the 2019 Ford F-250

Failure Date: 04/30/2024

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 mph and turning right, the vehicle aggressively veered to the right causing the vehicle to land in a ditch on the side of the roadway. The contact was able to successfully depress the brake pedal. There was no injury sustained. The contact was able to drive the vehicle out of the ditch and continued to drive at very slow speeds home. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was included in an NHTSA campaign number and the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle continued to display the death wobble while driving at speeds of 60 mph or above. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle there was an abnormal diesel odor coming from the vehicle. The contact became aware of diesel fuel on the ground. While inspecting the engine while the vehicle was running, diesel fuel started to shoot up and out of the vehicle. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The dealer confirmed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 22v013000 (fuel system, diesel). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 7,000.

70 Diesel Fuel System problem of the 2021 Ford F-250

Failure Date: 04/15/2024

The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed at night, the headlights failed to illuminate as intended. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the headlights might have been damaged due to heat exposure or chemicals. In addition, upon inspection, the contact noticed an abnormal fuel consumption. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 17,000.


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