How common are fuel system problems in the 2018 Ford F-250?

NHTSA lists 21 fuel system complaints for the 2018 F-250, which is about 5% of its 397 total complaints for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2018 Ford F-250 fuel system?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this fuel system problem area.

At what mileage do fuel system problems usually show up on the 2018 F-250?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this fuel system issue is 96,674 miles.

What kind of fuel system failures do owners report on the 2018 F-250?

Owners describe fuel pump failures that shed metal into the fuel rail, stalling, fuel leaks into the engine bay or cabin, and cracked fuel filter housings.

Have fuel system issues caused crashes or fires on the 2018 F-250?

NHTSA data tied to this fuel system complaint category shows 2 crashes and 2 fires, with no injuries reported.

2018 Ford F-250 Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 21 fuel system complaints for the 2018 Ford F-250, about 5% of its 397 total complaints. Owners report fuel pump failures, fuel leaks, and stalling, with a median failure mileage of 96,674 miles. No related recall is listed for this issue.

Fuel System complaints: 21; 5% of 397
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 96,674 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

Engine stalls or shuts off without warning while driving, sometimes at highway speed, linked to failed low- or high-pressure fuel pumps.
Fuel pumps reportedly tear apart internally and send metal debris into the fuel rail, requiring pump replacement.
Diesel fuel leaks into the engine compartment or interior, sometimes producing a strong fuel odor or misting onto the windshield.
Cracked plastic fuel filter housings spray diesel fuel across the engine compartment.
Extended cranking and sputtering near idle, attributed to loss of fuel line pressure from a faulty check valve or EVAP purge valve.
Fuel system failures have in some cases been accompanied by underhood fires.

When 2018 Ford F-250 fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 17, 2018, latest Mar 3, 2026.

21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2018 to Mar 2026; peak Apr 2024 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2018 Ford F-250

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by F-250 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201010 (10%)
201135 (9%)
201226 (8%)
201313 (11%)
201416 (10%)
201534 (11%)
201627 (9%)
201754 (5%)
201821 (5%)
201949 (4%)
202064 (24%)
202141 (25%)
202229 (24%)
20233 (7%)
20242 (5%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are fuel system problems in the 2018 Ford F-250?: NHTSA lists 21 fuel system complaints for the 2018 F-250, which is about 5% of its 397 total complaints for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2018 Ford F-250 fuel system?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this fuel system problem area.
At what mileage do fuel system problems usually show up on the 2018 F-250?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this fuel system issue is 96,674 miles.
What kind of fuel system failures do owners report on the 2018 F-250?: Owners describe fuel pump failures that shed metal into the fuel rail, stalling, fuel leaks into the engine bay or cabin, and cracked fuel filter housings.
Have fuel system issues caused crashes or fires on the 2018 F-250?: NHTSA data tied to this fuel system complaint category shows 2 crashes and 2 fires, with no injuries reported.