Ford F-Series Super Duty Vehicles Recall for Fuel Pump Issue

Source: NHTSA · United States

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Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles due to potential biodiesel deposits that could cause high pressure fuel pump failure, leading to loss of drive power.

What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss

This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 10, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.

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What Happened

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles that were previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V957. The issue involves biodiesel deposits that may form on the pump drivetrain roller components, potentially leading to failure of the high pressure fuel pump.

Which Products Are Affected

The recall affects approximately 106,575 units of the following Ford vehicles: 2020-2022 F-250 SD, 2020-2022 F-350 SD, 2020-2022 F-450 SD, 2020-2022 F-550 SD, 2021-2022 F-600 SD, and 2022 F-750. This includes specific model years as listed: F-250 SD (2020-2022), F-350 SD (2020-2022), F-450 SD (2020-2022), F-550 SD (2020-2022), F-600 SD (2021-2022), and F-750 (2022). The NHTSA campaign number is 26V158000, and Ford's recall number is 26S17.

What You Should Do

Owners should wait for notification letters expected to be mailed on March 30, 2026, and then take their vehicles to dealers for a free update to the powertrain control module (PCM) software. Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 for more information. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall are searchable on NHTSA.gov as of March 18, 2026.

Why This Matters

This recall is significant because failure of the high pressure fuel pump can result in a loss of drive power, which increases the risk of a crash and potential injuries.

Source

Attribution: NHTSA Campaign Number 26V158000. For more details, visit NHTSA.gov and search for the campaign number.

Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this NHTSA vehicle recall.

What is this NHTSA vehicle recall about?
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles due to potential biodiesel deposits that could cause high pressure fuel pump failure, leading to loss of drive power.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NHTSA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects United States. Check with NHTSA for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more Vehicle Recalls updates?
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