2017 Ford F-350 Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 40 fuel system complaints for the 2017 Ford F-350, 7% of its 573 total complaints for the year, with 6 fires reported and a median failure mileage of 96,000. Two related recalls (16V945000 and 16V778000) cover fuel system bracket and shield issues.
- Fuel System complaints
- 40
- 7% of 573
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 6
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 96,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Fuel spraying or leaking from cracked fuel filter housing, sometimes igniting into a fire while driving.
- Sudden loud bang from the engine bay followed by smoke or fire filling the cab.
- Fuel line breaking off the top of the fuel filter, spraying fuel and leaving the truck undrivable.
- "Reduced engine power" warning followed by the engine stalling within seconds, sometimes while towing.
- Water-in-fuel warning messages reappearing even after owners drained and primed the fuel system.
- High-pressure fuel pump (CP4) failing catastrophically and spraying diesel fuel onto the road.
When 2017 Ford F-350 fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 9, 2016, latest Sep 24, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2017 Ford F-350
- NHTSA 16V945000Dec 29, 2016Fuel System7,105 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty trucks manufactured August 10, 2016, to September 17, 2016. The frame reinforcement bracket may not have been attached to the front fuel tank strap, allowing the fuel tank strap to separate from the frame.
Risk: A fuel tank strap that separates and allows the fuel tank to contact the ground may cause a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, install the reinforcement bracket, free of charge. The recall began on February 7, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S45.
- NHTSA 16V778000Oct 26, 2016Fuel System170 vehicles
Fuel system, diesel
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2017 Ford F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, and F-550 SD trucks manufactured March 21, 2016, to August 28, 2016. The protective shield on the fuel conditioning module may have inadequate adhesion, allowing the shield to become dislodged.
Risk: If the shield becomes dislodged, the drain valve may open resulting in a fuel leak. A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire. Under certain conditions, significant liquid fuel on the road surface may cause a slip hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the protective shield, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S39.
Fuel System complaints by F-350 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many fuel system complaints does NHTSA have for the 2017 Ford F-350?
- NHTSA lists 40 fuel system complaints for the 2017 F-350, which is 7% of the 573 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a fuel system recall for the 2017 Ford F-350?
- Yes. Recall 16V945000 covers a fuel tank bracket that may not have been attached, and recall 16V778000 covers a protective shield on the fuel conditioning module that Ford replaces free of charge.
- Do 2017 F-350 fuel system problems cause fires?
- NHTSA data shows 6 fires reported among the 40 fuel system complaints for the 2017 F-350, with owners describing fuel spraying onto hot engine components.
- At what mileage do 2017 F-350 fuel system problems typically appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for fuel system complaints on the 2017 F-350 is 96,000 miles.