2020 Ford F-250 SD Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 64about this part
- Share
- 24%of 269 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 95,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 64 complaints about the fuel system of the 2020 Ford F-250 SD, 24% of the 269 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On august 28, 2020, the engine in my virtually brand new 2020 Ford f-250 truck (equipped with a diesel engine) suddenly and without any advanced warning whatsoever shut off while the vehicle was in motion. I had just turned from state highway 10 into the left lane of a four-lane city street in 5 o'clock traffic on a friday evening. Without either power brakes or power steering, I was able to get the truck out of the roadway and into the parking lot of an adjacent business. I tried to restart the vehicle numerous times. While the engine would crank, it simply would not restart. …”
NHTSA complaint #11376143, filed 2020-11, 7,448 miles“Motor has a nkocking tapping sound like and old school type writer and gets loud at times when ideling and some time really loud anfter driving it fo rw whlle, (diesel engine doesn't sound like that),Ford engineering at factory knows what the problem is but refuses to allow dealership to repair it and replace the parts. Transmission had snecor and valve body go out caused transmission to lock up in 10th gear and stalling out. …”
NHTSA complaint #11413605, filed 2021-04, 150 miles“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 repairs. Shards of aluminium was sent throughout the fuel system.”
NHTSA complaint #11760167, filed 2026-08“My truck lost power on the Highway. Had to coast down the off-ramp and ended up blocking a turning lane when the engine failed to start back up. Called a someone to tow me back to my house and parked it where it’s been there for months since Ford has not yet issued a solution to the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11676362, filed 2025-07“While driving on the interstate, my truck began to lose power and decelerate. A fuel pump and engine warning light appeared. I began to lose power steering while decelerating. When I finally stopped and the truck turned off, I tried restarting which resulted in a cranking noise and was not successful in starting. I had to contact a towing company for assistance and my truck has been undriveable since this date (7/6).”
NHTSA complaint #11672666, filed 2025-07Related recalls
- 26V158000Mar 17, 2026Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-Super Duty F250, F350, F450, F550, 2021-2022 F600, and 2022 F750 vehicles previously repaired…Covers: Ford F-250 SD 2020–2022, F-350 SD 2020–2022, F-450 SD 2020–2022 +3 more
- 24V957000Dec 20, 2024Ford 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…Covers: Ford F-250 SD 2020–2022, F-350 SD 2020–2022, F-450 SD 2020–2022 +4 more
Related service bulletins
- 11023203Sep 12, 2025Some 2019-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may require various repairs and/or maintenance to the fuel system where quick release couplings are utilized…
- 11005994Jul 31, 2024Some 2020-2022 F-Super Duty pickup vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine, 175 inch wheelbase, and built on or before 23-Sep-2021 may exhibit a thump/whine/knock noise from the…
- 10209223Mar 21, 2022Some 2020-2022 F-Super Duty pickup vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine and built on or before 23-Sep-2021 may exhibit a thump/whine/knock noise from the fuel tank at idle or…
- 10207140Jan 31, 2022Some 2017-2022 F-Super-Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine may exhibit a hard start, lack of power and/or runs rough concern with an illuminated malfunction…
- 10207050Jan 7, 2022Some 2020-2022 F-Super Duty pickup vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine, 175 inch wheelbase, and built on or before 23-Sep-2021 may exhibit a thump/whine/knock noise from the…
- 10201645Sep 14, 2021Some 2020-2021 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with various fuel system related diagnostic trouble…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 11% |
| 2024 | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 | 3 | 7% |
| 2022 | 31 | 24% |
| 2021 | 44 | 26% |
| 2020 | 64 | 24% |
| 2019 | 50 | 4% |
| 2018 | 21 | 5% |
| 2017 | 54 | 5% |
| 2016 | 29 | 10% |
| 2015 | 34 | 11% |
| 2014 | 5 | 19% |
| 2013 | 4 | 19% |
| 2012 | 6 | 11% |
| 2011 | 13 | 11% |
| 2010 | 3 | 9% |
| 2009 | 2 | 9% |
| 2008 | 8 | 6% |
| 2007 | 2 | 4% |
| 2006 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 | 26 | 9% |
| 2004 | 38 | 15% |
| 2003 | 24 | 13% |
| 2002 | 10 | 4% |
| 2001 | 7 | 2% |
| 2000 | 6 | 3% |
| 1999 | 13 | 5% |
| 1997 | 3 | 8% |
| 1996 | 1 | 9% |
| 1995 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2020 Ford F-250 SD
77 complaintsSteering
46 complaintsEngine
29 complaintsSuspension
29 complaintsElectrical system
27 complaintsOther or unknown
27 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
9 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 Ford F-250 SD
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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