2019 Ford F-250 SD Fuel System Problems

Which parts fail

• Delivery › Fuel pump
  1
• Fuel filter
  1

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

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  15%
• 25k–50k
  00%
• 50k–75k
  421%
• 75k–100k
  00%
• 100k–150k
  737%
• 150k+
  737%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2019 Ford F-250 SD owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250 SD. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, there was an abnormal diesel odor on the inside of the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to exceed 65 MPH, and there was white to gray smoke coming from under the hood. The contact pulled over with the engine still running and after opening the hood, the contact became aware of diesel fuel squirting out from the secondary fuel filter. The contact stated that the fire consumed the vehicle. The fire was coming from underneath the driver's side hood and driver's side wheel well. The Fire Department was contacted and extinguished the fire coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot, and it was deemed a total loss by the insurance company. The manufacturer was contacted by phone and was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 144,000.

The contact owned a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving at approximately 55 MPH, there was smoke coming from the engine compartment. The contact pulled to the side of the road, exited the vehicle, and discovered that the engine compartment was on fire; the vehicle was unoccupied during the fire. No warning lights were illuminated. Prior to the failure the "Losing Power" message was displayed on the instrument panel. A fire department report was not filed. A police department report was not filed. No injuries were sustained. The contact used water bottles to extinguish the fire. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was totaled. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 51,000.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the passenger's side headlight bulb was blown, and the battery was not operating as needed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the headlight bulb was replaced; however, the bulb failed to illuminate. The vehicle was returned to the dealer two more times and the headlight bulb was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to another certified mechanic and the headlight bulbs were replaced. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle intermittently failed to start. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The dealer was contacted and advised the contact to replace the battery and filters. The contact replaced the battery and filters; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that there were metal shavings inside the fuel. …

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH and turning right, the vehicle aggressively veered to the right causing the vehicle to land in a ditch on the side of the roadway. The contact was able to successfully depress the brake pedal. There was no injury sustained. The contact was able to drive the vehicle out of the ditch and continued to drive at very slow speeds home. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was included in an NHTSA Campaign Number and the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle continued to display the death wobble while driving at speeds of 60 MPH or above. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle there was an abnormal diesel odor coming from the vehicle. The contact became aware of diesel fuel on the ground. …

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power, prompting the contact to pull over to the shoulder and turn off the vehicle, and the vehicle failed to restart. The contact performed a visual inspection of the engine compartment but did not find a failure. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the Cam-Driven High-Pressure Fuel Pump (CP4), observing that metal shavings had been circulated throughout the fuel system and the engine, resulting in damages to the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer, who confirmed the diagnostic result. The vehicle was not repaired. …

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and almost stalled. The contact pulled over and stopped and the vehicle stalled. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle however, the vehicle failed to restart. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and diagnosed with fuel pump failure; however, due to the cost of the repair the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the high-pressure fuel pump had failed, and the entire fuel system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V957000 (Fuel System, Diesel); however, the VIN was not included. …

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power temporarily and made an abnormal sound. The contact stated that the vehicle then stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to Outlaws & Outsiders Diesel, where it was diagnosed and determined that the high-pressure fuel pump had failed, and there were metal shavings inside the fuel system. The mechanic determined that the fuel system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer, where the same assessment was made. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost and was towed to the residence. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Action Number: PE24014 (Fuel System, Diesel, Fuel System, Other). …

I was driving my truck with no prior issues nor check engine light warnings, suddenly my truck began to lose speed, warning light came on instrument panel stating something to the effect of reduced power, I heard a loud noise (similar to the sound of a tire blown), as I looked out of the drivers side window I observed flames coming from the left front fender well. I was able to pull out of traffic coasting off into the median. Once in the median My wife and myself had to evacuate the truck immediately for our own safety. the engine compartment was rapidly becoming fully involved with fire. Attempted to extinguish fire with three fire extinguishers, called 911 and waited on fire department to arrive. …

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to start. The contact stated that several attempts were needed before the vehicle started. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving at a slower speed while slowing down for a traffic light. The contact stated that the vehicle restarted on the first attempt. The contact stated that there were no warning lights illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer; however, the failure was not duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The manufacturer was informed of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving down a mountain at 75 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and the vehicle decelerated to 35 MPH unintendedly. The contact stated that the reduced engine speed and power warning lights were illuminated. The contact pulled over to the right side of the road while waiting for towing assistance. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was towed to a local church where an independent mechanic where it was determined that the high-pressure fuel pump had exploded, and the fuel system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 168,187.

NHTSA investigations

Fuel System complaints in other F-250 SD years