2020 Ford F-350 SD Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 48about this part
- Share
- 25%of 189 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 122,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 48 complaints about the fuel system of the 2020 Ford F-350 SD, 25% of the 189 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 122,000 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.
“Ford sent me a recall for my 2020 F350 powerstroke saying they are trying to come up with a computer programming to fix faulty fuel pump in my truck which could lead to loss of power and crashing especially while pulling heavy loads. This is a mechanical issue. It has nothing to do with a software update which they claim they do not have but will try to get. There is no fix for this at the time. There actually is a fix. …”
NHTSA complaint #11636936, filed 2025-01“I have sent in a previous complaint as our truck would die in the middle of the road, due to the fuel pump. It is unacceptable that Ford has not resolved the recall issue in 9 months. Our truck is needed daily for our business. Please make Ford take action.”
NHTSA complaint #11689394, filed 2025-09“A component has not yet failed but an existing recall (Ford recall 24S78 / NHTSA ID 24V957) describes the potential for loss of motive power increasing the risk of a crash. This recall was issued in December of 2024. I received a notice in January of 2026 that the repair was available, went to my local dealer and was told the recall had been paused on 02/03/2026 - no actual repair is currently available. I live full-time in my 2021, 20,000 lb., 5th-wheel RV and frequently tow it with no other option than my 2020 F350 with the open recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #11718642, filed 2026-02“When exiting the interstate and coming to a complete stop at the bottom of the exit ramp we went to make a right turn onto a two lane mountain road when we felt a hesitation and within seconds the engine began to sputter, we lost power and the check engine light came on. This was a two lane 55MPH road with no shoulder pull off. Thankfully there was no oncoming traffic in the other lane and there was also an abandoned fruit stand parking lot which were were able to drift across the road and stop in. We experienced a COMPLETE loss of power. …”
NHTSA complaint #11684934, filed 2025-09“The contact owns a 2020 FORD F-350. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, he had a loss of motive power and check engine warning light was illuminated when driving, almost causing an accident due to not being able to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed to have metal shavings in the combustion system. …”
NHTSA complaint #11739265, filed 2026-05, 126,136 milesRelated 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-350 SD 2020–2022, F-250 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-350 SD 2020–2022, F-250 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 7% |
| 2023 | 4 | 10% |
| 2022 | 21 | 18% |
| 2021 | 40 | 41% |
| 2020 | 48 | 25% |
| 2019 | 22 | 5% |
| 2018 | 11 | 5% |
| 2017 | 40 | 7% |
| 2016 | 27 | 13% |
| 2015 | 26 | 13% |
| 2014 | 1 | 14% |
| 2013 | 1 | 11% |
| 2012 | 2 | 7% |
| 2011 | 6 | 14% |
| 2010 | 2 | 4% |
| 2008 | 14 | 14% |
| 2007 | 2 | 8% |
| 2006 | 21 | 17% |
| 2005 | 29 | 13% |
| 2004 | 19 | 15% |
| 2003 | 24 | 18% |
| 2002 | 11 | 9% |
| 2001 | 8 | 5% |
| 2000 | 11 | 7% |
| 1999 | 4 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2020 Ford F-350 SD
54 complaintsSteering
35 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsEngine
14 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
7 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 Ford F-350 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology