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2022 Ford F-250 Fuel System Problems

The 2022 Ford F-250 has 29 fuel system complaints, 24% of its 121 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 49,850 miles. Three related recalls cover the low pressure fuel pump and biodiesel deposits affecting the PCM.

Fuel System complaints
29
24% of 121
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
49,850 mi
Related recalls
3

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Trucks lose power and stall unexpectedly at highway speeds, sometimes with no warning lights before a check engine light appears.
  • Owners report low fuel pump pressure alerts followed by a sudden drop in speed and reduced throttle response.
  • Engine hesitation or missing while driving on the freeway, in some cases accompanied by a smell of fuel.
  • Vehicles stall or fail to restart at low speeds, including while pulling into a driveway or parking lot.
  • Some owners report dealers found corrosion in the fuel line or a failed fuel pump tied to open recall repairs, with delays getting recall parts.

When 2022 Ford F-250 fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 2, 2023, latest Sep 8, 2026.

2022 Ford F-250 fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month4Oct 2023Aug 2024Mar 2025Aug 2025Nov 2025Feb 2026Jun 2026
29 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2023 to Sep 2026; peak Jan 2025 (4).

Fuel System recalls for the 2022 Ford F-250

  1. NHTSA 26V158000Mar 17, 2026Fuel System9,839 vehicles

    Fuel system, diesel:delivery:fuel pump

    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.

    Remedy: 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.

  2. NHTSA 25V455000Jul 7, 2025Fuel System850,318 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

    Ford 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 Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.

    Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump on super duty vehicles and update the powertrain control module (PCM) software on all other affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S75.

  3. NHTSA 24V957000Dec 20, 2024Fuel System295,449 vehicles

    Fuel system, diesel:delivery:fuel pump

    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.

    Remedy: 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 complaints by F-250 model year

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

  1. 200545 (10%)
  2. 200622 (4%)
  3. 20076 (5%)
  4. 200814 (4%)
  5. 20094 (5%)
  6. 201010 (10%)
  7. 201135 (9%)
  8. 201226 (8%)
  9. 201313 (11%)
  10. 201416 (10%)
  11. 201534 (11%)
  12. 201627 (9%)
  13. 201754 (5%)
  14. 201821 (5%)
  15. 201949 (4%)
  16. 202064 (24%)
  17. 202141 (25%)
  18. 202229 (24%)
  19. 20233 (7%)
  20. 20242 (5%)
  21. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are fuel system complaints on the 2022 Ford F-250?
NHTSA lists 29 fuel system complaints for the 2022 F-250, which is 24% of the 121 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2022 Ford F-250?
Yes. NHTSA lists three related recalls: 24V957000 and 26V158000 covering biodiesel deposits affecting the PCM, and 25V455000 covering the low pressure fuel pump.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?
NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 49,850 miles for fuel system complaints on the 2022 F-250.
Have fuel system problems caused crashes or fires?
NHTSA records one crash and no fires linked to fuel system complaints on the 2022 F-250.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.