Owner-reported complaints naming the fuel system system, filed with NHTSA
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Fuel system reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
10
Latest Aug 7, 2026
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
5%
of 199 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
2
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
2
What this page shows
Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 2018 Ford F-350 Sd submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 10 reports on file name it.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Owner reports naming fuel system
Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed
Fuel system
Filed Aug 7, 2026
Our 2018 Ford F-350 Super Duty diesel with the 6.7L Power Stroke engine has a well-known, massive fuel system concern involving the Bosch CP4 high-pressure fuel pump. This pump failed and it sheds metal shavings throughout the entire fuel system. Repair cost $13k. Per other consumer and google results: The CP4 Fuel Pump Issue. The Defect: The Bosch CP4 pump is designed for European diesel fuel, which has more lubrication than American diesel. When it lacks sufficient lubrication, it can score itself and self-destruct. The Damage: Metal debris floods the fuel rails, lines, and injectors, requiring a complete replacement of the fuel system components.
NHTSA ID
11755489
Incident
Jul 31, 2026
Fuel system
Filed Mar 14, 2026
My wife reported a strong smell fuel in the passenger compartment of my 2018 F350 6.7L Diesel vehicle while returning home from work. Upon inspection under the hood when power was turned on I discovered a strong stream of fuel from the filter cap.
NHTSA ID
11724348
Incident
Mar 13, 2026
Fuel system
Filed Jun 23, 2025
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-350. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH and coming to a stop, the vehicle stalled in the middle to the road. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle failed to restart and was pushed to side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the high-pressure fuel pump had exploded, causing metal shavings intrusion in the fuel system. The dealer determined that the entire fuel system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 138,000.
NHTSA ID
11668566
Incident
Jun 18, 2025
Mileage
138,000 mi
ElectricalEngineFuel system
Filed Feb 15, 2025
Fire reported2 injuries reported
Unknown component that failed. Suspicion, the fuel system located at the back of the fire wall on drivers side. The fire started in that location and was extremely hot and fast moving. The truck was fully engulfed within 1.5 minutes then burnt the attached 5th wheel trailer and contents. It was a total loss of 3 vehicles 2018 Ford F350, 2021 Dutchman Voltage 5th wheel trailer, and a 2013 Polaris RZR side by side UTV. All was reduced to rubble within 15 Min. Our safety and lives were at risk, we had 30-45 seconds from smelling and seeing smoke to flames. We were traveling on Interstate 15 at highway speeds and had to stop as safe as possible on the shoulder of the road. The vehicle has not been inspected as far as I know, the frame is all what is left. There were no warning lights and all gauges read normal,
NHTSA ID
11642894
Incident
Feb 12, 2025
Fuel system
Filed Jan 13, 2025
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the "Engine Power reduced" message was displayed on the instrument panel before the vehicle lost automotive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously towed on several occasions for the failure and the fuel system was replaced. The vehicle was recently towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon further investigation, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V957000 (Fuel System, Diesel). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.
NHTSA ID
11635623
Incident
Nov 15, 2024
Mileage
125,000 mi
EngineFuel system
Filed Nov 16, 2023
This issue is connected with the 6.7L diesel engine. When sitting and idling it starts to idle really fast and the exhaust has an odor and strong fumes. It did not use to do this. I took to my Ford dealership and they say it's normal and there is nothing wrong. I have talked with other people that own the Ford diesel and they have experienced the same issue and been told the same thing by their dealership. No warnings or anything come up when the vehicle does this. If you enter the vehicle and touch the brake or accelerator it will then idle back down.
NHTSA ID
11555552
Incident
Oct 19, 2022
Fuel system
Filed Mar 25, 2023
Fire reported
The fuel filter under the engine began leaking diesel fuel on the hot engine which ignited a fire.
NHTSA ID
11513775
Incident
Mar 25, 2023
Fuel system
Filed Mar 23, 2023
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the odor of diesel fuel was present inside and outside the vehicle. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the diesel fuel was leaking from the fuel filter inside the engine compartment and onto the ground. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.
NHTSA ID
11513451
Incident
Mar 20, 2023
Mileage
160,000 mi
Fuel system
Filed Aug 2, 2021
I developed a diesel fuel smell coming from under the hood. They traced it down to the engine fuel filter on top of the engine. The filter housing is made of plastic. The filter housing failed and the top came loose/cracked spewing fuel all down the drivers side of the engine. I was afraid it cause a fire and was able to get it in to the dealership. Because it's considered a " wear / replacement item " they charged me for it. My issue is if the housing failed with no distress from an outside source, why isn't Fird addresing this issue? Obviously the integrity of the top fuel filter is in question and should be considered a serious safety concern!
NHTSA ID
11427453
Incident
Aug 1, 2021
BrakesFuel systemSteering
Filed Aug 12, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING DOWNHILL AT 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT-OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKES AND POWER STEERING FAILED TO OPERATE AS NEEDED. THE CONTACT STATED HE CONTINUED DRIVING THE VEHICLE UNTIL HE REGAINED CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO MAC HAIK FORD JACKSON (6130 I-55, JACKSON, MS 39211) AND THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSED WITH CONTAMINATED DIESEL FUEL. THE CONTACT STATED HIS INSURANCE COMPANY SENT AN INSURANCE ADJUSTER TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE FAILURE WAS WITH THE FUEL PUMP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 110,000.
NHTSA ID
11348844
Incident
Jul 10, 2020
Mileage
110,000 mi
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
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