2020 Ford F-350 Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 48 Fuel System complaints for the 2020 Ford F-350, 26% of all 188 complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 122,000. Two related recalls (24V957000 and 26V158000) cover biodiesel deposits affecting the fuel pump drivetrain.
- Fuel System complaints
- 48
- 26% of 188
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 122,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden loss of power or stalling at highway speeds, including one case where the truck lost power steering and braking while nearly sliding into a ditch.
- Several owners describe the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tube assembly triggering a check engine light and forcing the truck into reduced-power Limp Mode.
- Multiple complaints mention waiting for recall parts under Campaign 24V957000 while the truck continued to stall or fail to start intermittently.
- Owners report CP4 fuel pump failures described as catastrophic, causing the truck to die while driving on the highway.
- Some owners report the push-to-start feature intermittently failing to start the vehicle, with no warning light illuminated.
- One owner reported fuel economy dropping from 22 MPG to 13.5 MPG after a PCM/TCM reprogram was performed under a related campaign.
When 2020 Ford F-350 fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 19, 2024, latest Aug 26, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2020 Ford F-350
- 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.
- 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-350 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are fuel system problems in the 2020 Ford F-350?
- NHTSA lists 48 Fuel System complaints for the 2020 F-350, which makes up 26% of the 188 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2020 F-350 fuel system?
- Yes. NHTSA lists two related recalls, 24V957000 and 26V158000, both involving biodiesel deposits forming on fuel pump drivetrain components, with Ford updating PCM and TCM software as the remedy.
- At what mileage do 2020 F-350 fuel system problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 122,000 miles.
- Did the fuel system problems cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data for this complaint area shows 0 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury among the reports filed.
- Does the recall repair fix the stalling issue?
- Some owners report the recall part was unavailable and stalling or no-start issues continued while they waited for the software update remedy described in campaign 24V957000.