2017 Ford F-250 SD Fuel System Problems

Which parts fail

• Delivery › Fuel pump
  2
• Fuel injection system › Injectors
  2
• Storage › Tank assembly
  1
• Storage › Evaporative emissions › Hoses/valves/sensors
  1

Components named in complaints (fuel pump, injectors, fuel tank, hybrid and EV propulsion).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  415%
• 25k–50k
  622%
• 50k–75k
  311%
• 75k–100k
  311%
• 100k–150k
  726%
• 150k+
  415%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2017 Ford F-250 SD owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

The contact owned a 2017 Ford F-250 hauling an unknown fifth-wheel trailer. The contact stated that while driving at 55 - 60 mph, the smoke odor was detected. The contact slowed the vehicle down to 10 mph, to stop and pull over. The fire started from the vehicle's engine compartment. The vehicle and travel trailer caught fire. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. The contact was unaware if there was a fire department report. The contact had sustained smoke inhalation injury but did not receive medical assistance. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and was currently being reviewed by the insurance company. The contact works for the dealer and made them aware of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became stiff and difficult to turn in either direction. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle lost automotive power. The contact was able to veer over to the shoulder of the roadway; however, the vehicle failed to start and was towed to the residence. The message "Low Fuel Pressure" was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the CP4 high-pressure fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired at the owner's expense. The local dealer was contacted and informed that the failure was a manufacturing defect; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. …

On 5/8/2026 at 1555 hours, while driving at normal freeway speed under normal driving conditions, vehicle began an exhaust system regeneration cycle. During the course of the region cycle, vehicle began to smoke excessively and realizing this wan not normal, I was able to yield to the right shoulder of the roadway. Almost immediately the vehicle ignited on fire and completely burned to the ground. The fire appeared to have commenced in the engine compartment, driver side near the firewall. The location of which appears to be consistent with reports of fuel filter failures I have read about in the past. The resulting fire ignited nearby brush which burned several hundred feet of brush and resulted in the spillage of diesel fuel and coolant which combined from the resulting melting of the coolant system and fuel tank and lines. …

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the failure persisted. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed failures with the high-pressure and low-pressure fuel pumps, resulting in damages to the fuel system. The contact was informed that the fuel system needed to be replaced including fuel rail, fuel injectors, and sensors. The vehicle was repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V957000 (Fuel System, Diesel), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 200,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled. Additionally, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to move the vehicle off the highway. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that metal shavings were found in the fuel pump and determined that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact stated that two weeks prior to the failure, the vehicle had been taken to the same dealer to be diagnosed and repair a fuel leak from the fuel injectors. The contact stated that the fuel leak had been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to exceed 20 MPH, with the vehicle losing motive power. The contact stated that the gas light pump icon and the engine power reduced message were displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the high-pressure fuel pump had imploded, resulting in metal being found in the fuel system. The mechanic stated that the fueling system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted but no diagnostic test was performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 142,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-250. The contact stated that after driving approximately 50-65 MPH and pulling into a business parking lot, the contact became aware that there was a trail of fuel on the ground. The contact inspected the vehicle and became aware of fuel leaking underneath the front of the vehicle between the tires. The contact drove to the nearest independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the upper fuel filter had fractured and was leaking. The mechanic replaced the fuel filters, and the vehicle was repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 136,942.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to an unknown local dealer where it was diagnosed that the high-pressure fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was towed back to the residence. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the fuel injector and high-pressure fuel pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 139,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power. The contact related the failure with Manufacturer Campaign Number: 21m01. The contact stated that the dense sensor indicated diesel emission fluid was full when it was not. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a reductant level sensor failure. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not repaired due to costs. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the vehicle almost stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact's vehicle stopped in traffic and then failed to respond. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle and the message "Low Engine Power Pressure" was displayed. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle with catastrophic fuel system failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 61,000.

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