Ford F-250 Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 113 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Ford F-250 across 18 model years. The 2011 model year has the most (18). The words owners use most often: “fuel tank” (24% of reports).
- 113fuel/propulsion system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $11,400typical repair cost reported by owners
- 49%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 tank: mentioned in 27 of 113 complaints (24%)
- High pressure: mentioned in 8 of 113 complaints (7%)
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 at $11,400, and half of them between $9,450 and $13,000.
Based on 8 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2015–2025), 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 91 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 113 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 1 an injury.
Ford F-250 fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 F-250 | 9 | 6% | 64,500 |
| 2013 F-250 | 7 | 7% | 79,250 |
| 2012 F-250 | 14 | 5% | 75,000 |
| 2011 F-250 | 18 | 7% | 72,000 |
| 2010 F-250 | 2 | 3% | 103,500 |
| 2008 F-250 | 3 | 2% | 84,877 |
| 2007 F-250 | 2 | 3% | 98,600 |
| 2006 F-250 | 11 | 5% | 118,500 |
| 2005 F-250 | 7 | 5% | 107,000 |
| 2004 F-250 | 9 | 6% | 140,000 |
| 2003 F-250 | 4 | 3% | 80,000 |
| 2002 F-250 | 3 | 2% | 152,000 |
| 2001 F-250 | 1 | 0% | 141,000 |
| 2000 F-250 | 2 | 1% | 169,711 |
| 1999 F-250 | 10 | 2% | 107,000 |
| 1997 F-250 | 4 | 1% | 157,000 |
| 1996 F-250 | 5 | 3% | 147,500 |
| 1995 F-250 | 2 | 1% | 149,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the Ford F-250. 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.
My 6.7 CP4 pump failed and damaged the entire fueling system
CP4 pump continuous failure sending metal into the fuel system. Ford still uses an inferior product causing truck owners up to $18000 in repairs.
Truck has just turned 20,000 miles. After having the def system serviced at the ford dealership truck has to go thu the particulate filter regen sooner and sooner. Now every 75 miles. Which causes truck too lose power and produce excesive exhaust temperatures which can potentully cause a fire. Ford…
it keeps throwing a check engine light for miss fire but ive replaced all of the ignition and fuel parts and it keeps happening now its loosing power and getting hot for no reason.
Truck started leaking fuel and then the engine shut down the next day it was drove, while driving! Iâve received 2 quotes and need the whole fuel system replaced due to CP4 pump failing which will cost about $13,000! This is the same issue as the 24S78 Ford recall but my truck doesnât fall in…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford F-250s have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 113 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the Ford F-250. 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 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?
Owners report a typical cost of $11,400 (half paid between $9,450 and $13,000), from 8 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?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel tank”, in 27 of 113 complaints, followed by “high pressure” (8).
Other Ford F-250 problems
- Steering problems (808)
- Suspension problems (766)
- Tires problems (460)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (387)
- Power Train problems (319)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (290)
- Electrical System problems (259)
- Engine problems (244)
See all Ford F-250 problems.