2020 Ford F-350 SD fuel system, diesel problems
34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, diesel on the 2020 Ford F-350 SD — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle with the ignition key, the vehicle failed to start as intended. The check engine warning light was illuminated. In addition, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign: 24V957000 (Fuel…”
filed Aug 26, 2026
“The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH and towing a dump trailer, the vehicle entered LIMP Mode. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the contact's storage yard, where an independent diesel mechanic performed a…”
filed Jul 28, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Biodiesel deposits may form on the pump drivetrain roller components, which could lead to…Campaign 26V158000 · Mar 17, 2026
- Biodiesel deposits may form on the pump drivetrain roller components, which could lead to…Campaign 24V957000 · Dec 20, 2024
Fuel System, Diesel problems in other F-350 SD years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 F-350 SD | 2 | 5% |
| 2022 F-350 SD | 7 | 6% |
| 2021 F-350 SD | 23 | 24% |
| 2019 F-350 SD | 6 | 1% |
| 2018 F-350 SD | 4 | 2% |
| 2017 F-350 SD | 14 | 2% |
| 2016 F-350 SD | 6 | 3% |
| 2015 F-350 SD | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 F-350 SD | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 F-350 SD | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 F-350 SD | 8 | 8% |
| 2007 F-350 SD | 1 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 Ford F-350 SD
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.