Ford F-350 SD Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 144 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Ford F-350 SD across 21 model years. The 2017 model year has the most (25). The words owners use most often: “pressure fuel” (17% of reports).
- 144fuel/propulsion system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 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.
- Pressure fuel: mentioned in 24 of 144 complaints (17%)
- CP4 high: mentioned in 8 of 144 complaints (6%)
- Exhaust fluid: mentioned in 8 of 144 complaints (6%)
- Super duty: mentioned in 8 of 144 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 47 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 144 complaints, 15 a fire, 3 an injury.
Ford F-350 SD fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 F-350 SD | 2 | 5% | — |
| 2022 F-350 SD | 8 | 7% | — |
| 2021 F-350 SD | 15 | 15% | — |
| 2020 F-350 SD | 13 | 7% | — |
| 2019 F-350 SD | 14 | 3% | 41 |
| 2018 F-350 SD | 6 | 3% | — |
| 2017 F-350 SD | 25 | 4% | 27,490 |
| 2016 F-350 SD | 17 | 8% | 36,800 |
| 2015 F-350 SD | 22 | 11% | 42,000 |
| 2014 F-350 SD | 1 | 14% | 132,000 |
| 2013 F-350 SD | 1 | 11% | — |
| 2012 F-350 SD | 1 | 3% | 32,000 |
| 2011 F-350 SD | 4 | 9% | 85,500 |
| 2010 F-350 SD | 1 | 2% | 15,900 |
| 2008 F-350 SD | 2 | 2% | 90,000 |
| 2006 F-350 SD | 3 | 2% | 75,000 |
| 2005 F-350 SD | 2 | 1% | 147,008 |
| 2004 F-350 SD | 2 | 2% | 66,206 |
| 2003 F-350 SD | 2 | 2% | 153,500 |
| 2001 F-350 SD | 1 | 1% | 48,598 |
| 2000 F-350 SD | 2 | 1% | 116,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the Ford F-350 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.
I request that NHTSA investigate potential safety risks associated with the Bosch CP4 high-pressure fuel injection pump in the 6.7L Power Stroke diesel engine used in my 2018 Ford F-350 Super Duty. My truck has approximately 148,000 miles. I purchased it used and am concerned about potential…
Failed Component & Availability for Inspection: The Bosch CP4 high-pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failed internally, shedding metallic debris throughout the entire fuel system. This matches the exact defect in NHTSA Recall 24V-957 and Ford Safety Recalls 24S78 and 26S17. The failing CP4 pump and eight…
On 09-25-2026 I was changing the fuel filters on my truck when i noticed metal shavings in the bottom of the fuel filter. Immediatey contacted Norman's Auto & Diesel Repair and i had the truck towed to Norman's. The CP4 fuel pump was failing, they converted to the DCR fuel pump. The truck only has…
While driving a 2017 Ford F-350 Super Duty Dually (6.7L Power Stroke) at highway speeds while towing a horse trailer containing live animals, a sudden and catastrophic failure of the secondary fuel filter occurred. The driver noticed a severe and sudden drop in fuel economy, accompanied by a strong…
Vehicle lost complete power unexpectedly.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford F-350 SDs have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 144 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the Ford F-350 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-350 SD fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Ford F-350 SD?
The most frequent phrase is “pressure fuel”, in 24 of 144 complaints, followed by “cp4 high” (8).
Other Ford F-350 SD problems
- Steering problems (1,091)
- Suspension problems (868)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (368)
- Electrical System problems (332)
- Power Train problems (288)
- Tires problems (247)
- Wheels problems (222)
- Engine problems (220)
See all Ford F-350 SD problems.