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2020 Ford F-250 SD fuel system problems

Owners reported fuel system problems in 64 complaints for the 2020 Ford F-250 SD, 17% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
64 17% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage
95,000 miles 29 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires
0 and 1
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When fuel system problems show up

Fuel system complaints by mileage, 2020 Ford F-250 SD Complaints by odometer reading in 20,000-mile steps. The median is about 95,000 miles. 0k to 20k miles: 2 complaints 20k to 40k miles: 3 complaints 40k to 60k miles: 1 complaints 60k to 80k miles: 3 complaints 80k to 100k miles: 8 complaints 100k to 120k miles: 4 complaints 120k to 140k miles: 4 complaints 140k to 160k miles: 1 complaints 160k to 180k miles: 1 complaints 180k to 200k miles: 1 complaints 200k+ miles: 1 complaints 040k80k120k160k200k miles Typical: 95,000 miles
Based on 29 complaints that include mileage. 21% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.
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MileageComplaints
0k to 20k miles2
20k to 40k miles3
40k to 60k miles1
60k to 80k miles3
80k to 100k miles8
100k to 120k miles4
120k to 140k miles4
140k to 160k miles1
160k to 180k miles1
180k to 200k miles1
200k+ miles1

What the data shows

Of the 29 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 95,000 miles, and 21% were reported before 60,000 miles.

These complaints mention 1 fire.

What owners wrote

The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving up a slight incline and pulling a trailer a burning type odor was suddenly present inside the cabin and the check engine light had flashed on before the vehicle began to lose power and stalled. After lifting the hood smoke and flames were present coming from the engine compartment.

Reported at 28,000 miles, August 2023 Fire

The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V957000 (Fuel System, Diesel); however, while attempting to schedule an appointment, the contact was informed that the recall repair had been placed on hold. The contact stated that recently, while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle started to lose motive power. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled and was towed to the same local dealer. There was no warning light illuminated.

Reported at 164,000 miles, February 2026

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Fuel system problems in other years

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