2019 Ford F-250 SD: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Sep 8, 2026 · Fuel system · 144,000 miles · TX · fire

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250 SD. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, there was an abnormal diesel odor on the inside of the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to exceed 65 MPH, and there was white to gray smoke coming from under the hood. The contact pulled over with the engine still running and after opening the hood, the contact became aware of diesel fuel squirting out from the secondary fuel filter. The contact stated that the fire consumed the vehicle. The fire was coming from underneath the driver's side hood and driver’s side wheel well. The Fire Department was contacted and extinguished the fire coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot, and it was deemed a total loss by the insurance company. The manufacturer was contacted by phone and was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 144,000.

Filed Jan 8, 2026 · Fuel system · CA · fire

We believe the fuel line came off of the fuel filter. The truck caught fire and went up in flames. There is nothing left of the truck other than the frame. CHP and the fire department came to the scene. They put the fire out and the truck has been taken to the tow yard. Nothing has been inspected yet.

Filed Feb 12, 2025 · Fuel system · 51,000 miles · CA · fire

The contact owned a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving at approximately 55 MPH, there was smoke coming from the engine compartment. The contact pulled to the side of the road, exited the vehicle, and discovered that the engine compartment was on fire; the vehicle was unoccupied during the fire. No warning lights were illuminated. Prior to the failure the "Losing Power" message was displayed on the instrument panel. A fire department report was not filed. A police department report was not filed. No injuries were sustained. The contact used water bottles to extinguish the fire. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was totaled. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 51,000.Â

Filed Feb 9, 2025 · Fuel system · AL · fire

The fuel line has broken twice now, causing the truck to stall while in motion on the interstate and spill fuel everywhere I know several other 2019 F250 owners, one of which their truck has caught on fire from the same thing Also, when the truck tow truck driver picked me up, they see said yes, we see this all the time Also, Ford has data on this, but has it under a confidentiality agreement and will not release it

Filed Jul 5, 2024 · Driver assistance, Engine · CA · fire

My vehicle caught on fire. I had been pulling my trailer and I pulled over to park when my truck began smoking. I attempted to open the hood and the truck was on fire. None of the sensors activated and I didn’t have any indication the truck was overheating.

Filed Jun 24, 2024 · Engine, Fuel system · NC · fire

I was driving my truck with no prior issues nor check engine light warnings, suddenly my truck began to lose speed, warning light came on instrument panel stating something to the effect of reduced power, I heard a loud noise (similar to the sound of a tire blown), as I looked out of the drivers side window I observed flames coming from the left front fender well. I was able to pull out of traffic coasting off into the median. Once in the median My wife and myself had to evacuate the truck immediately for our own safety. the engine compartment was rapidly becoming fully involved with fire. Attempted to extinguish fire with three fire extinguishers, called 911 and waited on fire department to arrive. My truck is now a total lose, I have read that your department has received similar issues that I have described.I felt it necessary to report my issue to hopefully help resolve this issue with Ford trucks.

Filed Sep 26, 2022 · Fuel system · AL

Upper fuel filter developed a crack on top, spraying diesel fuel all over the interior of the engine compartment. Smelled fuel in the interior vents, then saw smoke trailing the truck in my rear view mirror. Pulled over at a mini-mart, opened the hood and saw the fuel spray fanning out from the top of the filter, along with smoke coming from the engine. Turned off the engine and the spray stopped.Smoke/vapor was reduced. No fire.

Filed May 17, 2021 · Electrical · CA · fire

2019 ford f250. Consumer writes regarding low fuel pressure gauge. That consumer stated the vehicle became fully engulfed in flames and was destroyed. While driving the consumer saw smoke emitting from the back of the vehicle. The vehicle was not inspected by the manufacturer.

Filed Aug 18, 2020 · 10,500 miles · GA · fire

Vehicle burst into flames on interstate with no warning. Vehicle was completley comsumed in fire within seconds and reduced to a pile of steel and ashes. Odometer read 10500 miles

Filed Oct 9, 2019 · Airbags · 350 miles · CA · crash · fire · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2019 ford f-250. While driving 70 MPH, a deer crashed into the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road. The contact stated that dark smoke, ashes, and flames appeared behind the front driver's seat from the floorboard to the base center post between the two driver's side doors. The contact attempted to extinguish the fire, but burned his left hand. Medical attention was required. The fire department arrived and extinguished the fire. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 350.

Filed Sep 23, 2019 · Engine · 1,000 miles · VA

Thermal insulation panel under the truck bed body above the exhaust pipe became loose and fell onto the exhaust pipe and caught fire and melted to the pipe. Noticed the hanging insulation panel when truck was parked.