2023 Ford F-350 SD Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 10%of 41 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 127,500miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the fuel system of the 2023 Ford F-350 SD, 10% of the 41 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 127,500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have 2100 miles on 2023 f350 6.7l high output and saw as I was walking up to it a puddle of diesel on the ground. I know fuel leaks are dangerous and can cause fires so I’m not going to try it until I can get it in for service. I will be scheduling an appt tomorrow to get the problem fixed. I haven’t yet had the vehicle inspected. I had no check engine lights on or nothing showing there was a problem until I smelled diesel.”
NHTSA complaint #11612451, filed 2024-09“The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) message was displayed; with the “Default See Owner’s Manual” displayed. The contact pulled over to the side of the roadway and turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle failed to exceed 5 MPH. The dealer was contacted but no assistance was provided. The vehicle had not been diagnosed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 192,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11537111, filed 2023-08, 192,000 miles“The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that metal shavings were found inside the fuel system and that the fuel system needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the Insurance Company inspected the vehicle and found metal shavings inside the fuel tank. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11651729, filed 2025-03, 63,000 milesRelated recalls
- 25V455000Jul 7, 2025Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln…Covers: Ford F-350 SD 2021–2023, F-250 SD 2021–2023, F-450 SD 2021–2023 +8 more
Related service bulletins
- 11035269Jul 23, 2026Some 2021-2026 Ford/Lincoln vehicles may exhibit various symptoms including but not limited to the auto start/stop system not operating as intended with a "Check Charging System"…
- 11032696May 7, 2026Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: *Incorrect fuel level displayed in the Ford Pro Telematics Drive…
- 11024530Oct 21, 2025Some 2021-2025 F-150, 2022-2025 Expedition/Navigator, 2023-2025 F-Super Duty, 2024-2025 Ranger and 2026 Transit vehicles may exhibit a discharged battery and/or a no crank/no…
- 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…
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 2023 Ford F-350 SD
13 complaintsForward collision avoidance
6 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2023 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.
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