Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published March 17, 2026
Ford F-550 SD (2020) Recall: Fuel Pump Failure Risk
Ford is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-Super Duty trucks due to potential fuel pump failure from biodiesel deposits, which could cause loss of drive power and crash risk. Owners must update PCM software free of charge.
Ford is recalling specific 2020-2022 F-550 Super Duty trucks that may have biodiesel deposits causing fuel pump failure. This could lead to loss of drive power and increase crash risk. Affected owners should contact Ford for a free software update. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79489-ford-f-550-sd-2020-recall-fuel-pump-failure-risk.
“Ford F-550 SD (2020) Recall: Fuel Pump Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 10, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79489-ford-f-550-sd-2020-recall-fuel-pump-failure-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #26V158000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V158000).
Ford Motor Company recalled certain 2020-2022 Super Duty vehicles due to a high-pressure fuel pump failure that can cause a loss of drive power and increase crash risk, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Dealers will update the powertrain control module software free of charge. The recall was announced on March 17, 2026.
How to tell if you have it
Ford F-250 SD, 2020-2022
Ford F-350 SD, 2020-2022
Ford F-450 SD, 2020-2022
Ford F-550 SD, 2020-2022
Ford F-600 SD, 2021-2022
Ford F-750, 2022
What to do
Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
The hazard
High pressure fuel pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Biodiesel deposits may form on the pump drivetrain roller components, which could lead to this failure. NHTSA received 4 owner complaints about the fuel system on these vehicles.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Ford Motor Company has 641 other recalls on record since 2010-01-29. Other recent recalls of similar products include Chevrolet Silverado 3500 (2025) Fuel System Recall: Engine Stall Risk (2026-03-05) and Toyota Lexus RC 2020 Fuel Pump Recall: Engine Stall Risk (2026-08-04). Manufacturers have sent NHTSA 300 technical service bulletins covering the 2020 FORD F-250 SD, with the latest dated 2026-10-06.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2020-2022 Ford F-550 Super Duty truck was previously repaired under recall 24V957. The recall covers vehicles with VINs that became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 18, 2026.
Brand
Ford
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Update PCM Software
Dealers will update the powertrain control module software for free to fix the fuel pump issue.
Contact Ford Customer Service
Call 1-866-436-7332 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule the software update.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed mailed April 7, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S17. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 18, 2026.
Take action
Contact Ford
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 26V158000 — Ford F-550 SD (2020) Recall: Fuel Pump Failure Risk
Hello,
I own a Ford F-550 SD (2020) Recall: Fuel Pump Failure Risk that is covered by recall 26V158000 from Ford.
The official recall notice states: Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed mailed April 7, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S17. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 18, 2026.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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