Ford F-550 SD Fuel System, Diesel Problems
Owners have filed 122 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, diesel problems on the Ford F-550 SD across 14 model years. The 2006 model year has the most (28). The words owners use most often: “fuel tank” (66% of reports).
- 122fuel system, diesel complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 4related recalls
- $3,450typical 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 tank: mentioned in 81 of 122 complaints (66%)
- Diesel truck: mentioned in 9 of 122 complaints (7%)
- Pump filters: mentioned in 7 of 122 complaints (6%)
- Loss revenue: mentioned in 7 of 122 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel system, diesel repair on the Ford F-550 SD at $3,450, and half of them between $2,500 and $5,050.
Based on 19 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2006–2011), 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 system, diesel problems happen?
Based on 102 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 122 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Ford F-550 SD fuel system, diesel complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel System, Diesel complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 F-550 SD | 1 | 11% | 150,000 |
| 2021 F-550 SD | 8 | 67% | 195,000 |
| 2020 F-550 SD | 1 | 25% | — |
| 2009 F-550 SD | 1 | 100% | 42,608 |
| 2008 F-550 SD | 1 | 4% | 61,799 |
| 2007 F-550 SD | 8 | 35% | 29,442 |
| 2006 F-550 SD | 28 | 64% | 42,000 |
| 2005 F-550 SD | 16 | 50% | 45,000 |
| 2004 F-550 SD | 21 | 43% | 44,450 |
| 2003 F-550 SD | 15 | 45% | 60,506 |
| 2002 F-550 SD | 8 | 36% | 65,000 |
| 2001 F-550 SD | 7 | 24% | 130,000 |
| 2000 F-550 SD | 4 | 6% | 55,000 |
| 1999 F-550 SD | 3 | 5% | 45,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (4)
Fuel system, diesel:delivery:fuel pump
Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-Super Duty F250, F350, F450, F550, 2021-2022 F600, and 2022 F750 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V957. Biodiesel deposits may form on the pump drivetrain roller components, which could lead to failure of the high pressure fuel pump.
Risk: High pressure fuel pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed mailed April 7, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S17. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 18, 2026.
Fuel system, diesel:delivery:fuel pump
Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-Super Duty F250, F350, F450, F550, F600, and 2021-2022 F-650, F750 vehicles. Biodiesel deposits may form on the pump drivetrain roller components, which could lead to failure of the high pressure fuel pump.
Risk: High pressure fuel pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) and Transmission Control Module (TCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S78.
Fuel system, diesel
Model years: 2021
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, and Medium Duty F-650 and F-750 vehicles equipped with 6.7L diesel engines. A small void may be present in the top-center of the vehicle's underhood secondary fuel filter cap, which may progress to a pinhole over time, allowing fuel to leak from the top of the secondary fuel filter.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire or injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the primary and secondary fuel filters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S01.
Fuel system, diesel
Model years: 2017
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2017 Ford F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, and F-550 SD trucks manufactured March 21, 2016, to August 28, 2016. The protective shield on the fuel conditioning module may have inadequate adhesion, allowing the shield to become dislodged.
Risk: If the shield becomes dislodged, the drain valve may open resulting in a fuel leak. A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire. Under certain conditions, significant liquid fuel on the road surface may cause a slip hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the protective shield, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S39.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Parts Not Available Complaint: The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-550. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V957000 (FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL) however upon having the vehicle diagnosed by a local dealer where the following code was displayed "P2291" The contact was advised that…
High pressure fuel pump failed damaging/ contaminating fuel system
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-550 SD. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V957000 (Fuel System, Diesel). The local dealer was contacted several times for more than a year, and the contact was advised that the part was not yet available and that the manufacturer had paused…
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-550. 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…
The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-550 SD. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at 60 MPH, the vehicle experienced a loss of automotive power, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact proceeded to pull over onto the side of the highway to safely park the vehicle. The…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford F-550 SDs have fuel system, diesel problems?
No. NHTSA has 122 owner complaints about fuel system, diesel for the Ford F-550 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-550 SD fuel system, diesel?
Yes: 4 safety recalls list fuel system, diesel. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix fuel system, diesel problems on the Ford F-550 SD?
Owners report a typical cost of $3,450 (half paid between $2,500 and $5,050), from 19 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel system, diesel problems on the Ford F-550 SD?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel tank”, in 81 of 122 complaints, followed by “diesel truck” (9).
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