2021-2022 Ford F-250 SD Fuel Pump Recall (26V158)
Ford Motor Company · 9,839 vehicles · Reported March 17, 2026
Ford Motor Company is recalling 9,839 2021-2022 Ford F-250 SD; 2021-2022 Ford F-350 SD; 2021-2022 Ford F-450 SD vehicles. Biodiesel deposits may form on the pump drivetrain roller components, which could lead to failure of the high pressure fuel pump. High pressure fuel pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 26V158 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V158000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 26S17 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | March 17, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Vehicles | 2021-2022 Ford F-250 SD; 2021-2022 Ford F-350 SD; 2021-2022 Ford F-450 SD |
| Units affected | 9,839 |
| Component | Fuel System, Diesel > Delivery > Fuel Pump |
| Safety risk | High pressure fuel pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2021-2022 Ford F-250 SD in recall 26V158?
Biodiesel deposits may form on the pump drivetrain roller components, which could lead to failure of the high pressure fuel pump.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-Super Duty F250, F350, F450, F550, 2021-2022 F600, and 2022 F750 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V957. Biodiesel deposits may form on the pump drivetrain roller components, which could lead to failure of the high pressure fuel pump.
Is it safe to drive a 2021-2022 F-250 SD with recall 26V158?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: High pressure fuel pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: High pressure fuel pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the fuel pump.
Which vehicles are included in recall 26V158?
Recall 26V158 covers 9,839 vehicles: 2021-2022 Ford F-250 SD; 2021-2022 Ford F-350 SD; 2021-2022 Ford F-450 SD.
NHTSA lists 9,839 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | Ford | F-250 SD |
| 2021-2022 | Ford | F-350 SD |
| 2021-2022 | Ford | F-450 SD |
What is the fix for the F-250 SD fuel pump recall?
Yes. Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge.
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.
When was recall 26V158 announced?
Ford Motor Company reported recall 26V158 to NHTSA on March 17, 2026.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| August 23, 2021 | Last affected vehicle built. |
| March 17, 2026 | Ford Motor Company filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 26V158000. |
| April 7, 2026 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 6 months ago. If your F-250 SD was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my F-250 SD is part of recall 26V158?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 26V158 is open on your F-250 SD, it will be listed there.
Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 26V158000 is open on your F-250 SD, it will be listed there, along with Ford recall number 26S17. You can also ask any Ford dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.
What should F-250 SD owners do about recall 26V158?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 26V158000 applies to your F-250 SD.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Ford dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Keep a simple log of any fuel pump symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are F-250 SD owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 537 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 133 of them about the fuel system.
Since recall 26V158 was reported on March 17, 2026, owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the fuel system on these vehicles. 1 of them (4%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the fuel system and were received on or after March 17, 2026, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related fuel system issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 537 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 133 of them involve the fuel system. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2021 Ford F-250 SD: 165 complaints in total, 42 about the fuel system
- 2022 Ford F-250 SD: 123 complaints in total, 29 about the fuel system
- 2022 Ford F-350 SD: 111 complaints in total, 20 about the fuel system
- 2021 Ford F-350 SD: 96 complaints in total, 38 about the fuel system
- 2022 Ford F-450 SD: 24 complaints in total, 1 about the fuel system
- 2021 Ford F-450 SD: 18 complaints in total, 3 about the fuel system
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-350 SD. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V957000 (Fuel System, Diesel); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
2022 Ford F-350 SD owner, PA, NHTSA complaint 11654055, filed April 11, 2025
The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and vehicle stalled. The contact stated there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine. An unknown message was displayed on the instrument panel.
2022 Ford F-350 SD owner, TX, NHTSA complaint 11654457, filed April 14, 2025
The contact's husband owns a 2022 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle lost motive power with the check engine warning light displayed on the instrument panel.
2022 Ford F-350 SD owner, LA, NHTSA complaint 11671627, filed July 7, 2025
Can recall 26V158 make my F-250 SD a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Recall 26V158000 does not automatically make your F-250 SD a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?
Fuel system defects can cause stalling, fuel leaks or a fire risk. Repeat stalling after a recall repair is a strong sign the fix did not work.
This is not the first recall for this problem. When a manufacturer has to recall the same fuel pump again, that suggests the earlier fix did not work. If your 2021-2022 Ford F-250 SD has had this repair more than once, keep every repair order.
Earlier campaigns on these vehicles involving the same component: 24V957000.
Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 26V158
Did the recall 26V158 fix work?
Since recall 26V158 was reported on March 17, 2026, owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the fuel system on these vehicles. 1 of them (4%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
Is the 26V158000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my F-250 SD is part of recall 26V158000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
What should I keep for a possible lemon law claim?
Keep every repair order, the recall owner letter, your purchase or lease contract, and notes on dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure each dealer visit is written up, even when the dealer says it cannot find a problem.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 26V158000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Ford. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.