Ford F-150 Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 1,048 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Ford F-150 across 31 model years. The 2013 model year has the most (130). The words owners use most often: “fuel pump” (18% of reports).
- 1,048fuel/propulsion system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 8mention a crash
- 7mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $720typical repair cost reported by owners
- 53%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel pump: mentioned in 184 of 1,048 complaints (18%)
- Throttle body: mentioned in 97 of 1,048 complaints (9%)
- Limp mode: mentioned in 56 of 1,048 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel/propulsion system repair on the Ford F-150 at $720, and half of them between $460 and $1,700.
Based on 33 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2012–2026), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 697 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 1,048 complaints, 8 mention a crash, 28 a fire, 7 an injury.
Ford F-150 fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 F-150 | 4 | 4% | — |
| 2024 F-150 | 5 | 3% | — |
| 2023 F-150 | 9 | 2% | — |
| 2022 F-150 | 35 | 6% | — |
| 2021 F-150 | 51 | 5% | — |
| 2020 F-150 | 12 | 2% | 648 |
| 2019 F-150 | 20 | 1% | 15,500 |
| 2018 F-150 | 56 | 2% | 10,500 |
| 2017 F-150 | 27 | 2% | 23,000 |
| 2016 F-150 | 83 | 4% | 37,000 |
| 2015 F-150 | 75 | 4% | 54,000 |
| 2014 F-150 | 63 | 4% | 52,000 |
| 2013 F-150 | 130 | 4% | 67,000 |
| 2012 F-150 | 84 | 5% | 35,118 |
| 2011 F-150 | 75 | 3% | 59,574 |
| 2010 F-150 | 44 | 5% | 90,000 |
| 2009 F-150 | 13 | 4% | 60,000 |
| 2008 F-150 | 21 | 6% | 69,250 |
| 2007 F-150 | 36 | 7% | 80,000 |
| 2006 F-150 | 23 | 4% | 103,000 |
| 2005 F-150 | 25 | 2% | 98,778 |
| 2004 F-150 | 24 | 1% | 101,323 |
| 2003 F-150 | 20 | 5% | 145,000 |
| 2002 F-150 | 21 | 3% | 139,757 |
| 2001 F-150 | 13 | 1% | 154,600 |
| 2000 F-150 | 21 | 2% | 157,408 |
| 1999 F-150 | 16 | 2% | 150,000 |
| 1998 F-150 | 15 | 1% | 174,000 |
| 1997 F-150 | 15 | 1% | 140,262 |
| 1996 F-150 | 6 | 2% | 108,250 |
| 1995 F-150 | 6 | 1% | 197,360 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the Ford F-150. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Phil long ford motor city Colorado Springs worked on my truck July for injector 6 and other oil gaskets on [XXX] the fuel rail o rings fails on that side and leaks gas from Santa Fe New Mexico to Chalmers ford Rio rancho to seek diagnostic for fuel leak today is October 7 2026 and Phil long ford is…
fuel pump has failed, vehicle shut off while driving, ford dealership has confirmed failed fuel pump under the 25s75 recall, check engine light illuminated with fault code P008A (fuel system low pressure) fault code moments prior to vehicle shutting off, vehicle would not restart
The 10-speed automatic transmission (10R80) shifts harshly and erratically, hangs in gear, and lost 2nd gear entirely, causing unpredictable acceleration and gear engagement in traffic. First reported to a Ford dealer on 6/8/2021 at 25,883 miles (dealer called it normal). Repairs: internal teardown…
Fuel pump failed while driving causing vehicle to be disabled in a roadway blocking traffic. The vehicle was then incapable of shifting to neutral so that it could be moved out of the roadway. A Ford dealer confirmed the faulty fuel pump and replaced the part. Ford appears to know this is a safety…
JUL 08, 2025 Manufacturer Recall Number25S75 NHTSA Recall Number25V455 Recall StatusRecall Incomplete, remedy not yet available This recall has been pending since 07/2025.why is there still no remedy?why is Ford not addressing this recall?
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford F-150s have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 1,048 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the Ford F-150. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Ford F-150 fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix fuel/propulsion system problems on the Ford F-150?
Owners report a typical cost of $720 (half paid between $460 and $1,700), from 33 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Ford F-150?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel pump”, in 184 of 1,048 complaints, followed by “throttle body” (97).
Other Ford F-150 problems
- Power Train problems (8,971)
- Engine problems (4,524)
- Electrical System problems (3,642)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (2,690)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (2,502)
- Steering problems (2,253)
- Service Brakes problems (2,080)
- Visibility problems (2,074)
See all Ford F-150 problems.