Ford F-250 SD Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 226 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Ford F-250 SD across 25 model years. The 2017 model year has the most (40). The words owners use most often: “fuel pump” (31% of reports).
- 226fuel/propulsion system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 7mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $11,350typical repair cost reported by owners
- 63%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 70 of 226 complaints (31%)
- High pressure: mentioned in 34 of 226 complaints (15%)
- Engine compartment: mentioned in 13 of 226 complaints (6%)
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-250 SD at $11,350, and half of them between $8,850 and $13,700.
Based on 19 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2015–2026), 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 84 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 226 complaints, 7 mention a crash, 18 a fire, 1 an injury.
Ford F-250 SD fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 F-250 SD | 1 | 11% | — |
| 2024 F-250 SD | 1 | 3% | — |
| 2023 F-250 SD | 2 | 5% | — |
| 2022 F-250 SD | 13 | 10% | — |
| 2021 F-250 SD | 13 | 8% | — |
| 2020 F-250 SD | 28 | 11% | 3,799 |
| 2019 F-250 SD | 32 | 3% | 134,000 |
| 2018 F-250 SD | 13 | 3% | 19,000 |
| 2017 F-250 SD | 40 | 3% | 41,000 |
| 2016 F-250 SD | 17 | 6% | 37,000 |
| 2015 F-250 SD | 20 | 7% | 60,500 |
| 2014 F-250 SD | 3 | 12% | 37,000 |
| 2013 F-250 SD | 2 | 10% | 60 |
| 2012 F-250 SD | 4 | 7% | 64,757 |
| 2011 F-250 SD | 9 | 7% | 85,324 |
| 2008 F-250 SD | 3 | 2% | 44,000 |
| 2006 F-250 SD | 2 | 1% | 114,000 |
| 2005 F-250 SD | 4 | 1% | 138,576 |
| 2004 F-250 SD | 6 | 2% | 150,500 |
| 2003 F-250 SD | 6 | 3% | 116,500 |
| 2002 F-250 SD | 1 | 0% | 150,000 |
| 2001 F-250 SD | 2 | 1% | 137,500 |
| 2000 F-250 SD | 1 | 0% | 195,215 |
| 1999 F-250 SD | 2 | 1% | 219,800 |
| 1997 F-250 SD | 1 | 3% | 88,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the Ford F-250 SD. 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.
On October 9, 2026 at approximately 8:30 AM, my 2019 Ford F-250 6.7L Power Stroke diesel, with 76,512 miles, suffered a catastrophic high-pressure fuel injection pump failure while traveling approximately 55 mph on FM 3351 near Camp Stanley, Texas. The vehicle displayed âSpeed Limitedâ and…
Failure of Bosch CP4 fuel pump causing me to be stranded on the side of the road. No recalls currently issued and cannot afford a $15,000 fix
My 2021 Ford F250 super duty pickup truck experienced a catastrophic failure of the Bosch CP4 high pressure fuel pump. This has been confirmed by the dealer's service center. As a result of this part failure, metal shards were introduced into the entire fuel system. This now requires the fuel pump…
NHTSA Vehicle Safety Complain To whom it may concern, My Name is [XXX] I am submitting this complaint regarding my 2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty equipped with the 6.7L Power Stroke diesel engine (VIN: [XXX]). At approximately 137,900 miles, my vehicle suddenly lost engine power while driving and…
I was traveling down the highway at approximately 55mph when truck suddenly lost power. I was able to pull over and had the vehicle towed as truck would not start. It was later determined that the cp4 high pressure fuel pump grenaded causing complete fuel system replacement costing over $11,000 in…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford F-250 SDs have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 226 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the Ford F-250 SD. 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-250 SD 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-250 SD?
Owners report a typical cost of $11,350 (half paid between $8,850 and $13,700), from 19 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Ford F-250 SD?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel pump”, in 70 of 226 complaints, followed by “high pressure” (34).
Other Ford F-250 SD problems
- Steering problems (2,485)
- Suspension problems (2,211)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (692)
- Electrical System problems (500)
- Power Train problems (457)
- Engine problems (323)
- Wheels problems (284)
- Tires problems (244)
See all Ford F-250 SD problems.