Engine Exhaust System problems of the 2008 Ford F-250

The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 mph, the cabin began to fill up with diesel exhaust fumes and white smoke. The contact stated that "drive vehicle to clean exhaust filter" warning light illuminated. The contact rolled down the window to relieve the cabin of exhaust fumes and smoke. The contact noticed that a rubber boot around the 4wd shift lever inside the vehicle was completely melted, and only a thick plastic ring around the shift lever opening where the rubber boot was attached remained. The contact replaced the rubber boot; however, the failure reoccurred within a week after replacement. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the exhaust pipes needed to be replaced and that the repair required the vehicle cabin to be removed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2008 Ford F-250. While driving 35 mph, white smoke came out of the exhaust without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in NHTSA campaign number: 07v139000 (power train). The vehicle was taken to colley Ford (1945 auto centre dr, glendora, CA 91740, 909-592-4131) where it was diagnosed, but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Ford F-250 sd. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds he noticed that white smoke would emit from the exhaust system. The contact stated that the exhaust system was equipped with a self-cleaning function however, the white smoke still emitted after the function was completed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 179,000. The current mileage was approximately 180,000. The VIN was unavailable. Kmj.

Exhaust leak from behind the turbo. Exhaust enters the inside of the cab. Seems to be a common problem. Expensive to fix. Must remove cab from frame to repair. Hazardous fumes enter vehicle causing headaches. Dealer is acting like this is rare but in searching the web I have seen numerous complaints of the same problem I am having. ## VIN failed ##.

This vehicle since the last pcm update when it goes into "clean exhaust filter" mode will shoot out heavy smoke for 2 miles. This is an environmental pollution and also a safety hazard for drivers behind the vehicle. This problem has been ongoing for months. Dealer states it is"normal".

The contact owns a 2008 Ford f250 super duty. The contact stated that the vehicle would lose power while driving up an incline or sporadically at any speed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic and test drove the vehicle, but was unable to duplicate the failure. The dealer replaced the exhaust sensor and the instrument panel cluster but the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was contacted and a claim was filed. The failure mileage was 29,000 and the current mileage was 33,000.

Re-occuring problem with my 2008 Ford F-250. The truck apon acceleration surges at 2800-3000 rpm's and blows white smoke out of the exhaust pipe. This only happens during high humid, or rainy days, or while the truck is operating in a steady state of dirving for several hours. If you pull off the freeway, and then try to accelerate on the entrance ramp the truck stumbles and looses acceleration. I have had the truck in the dealer several times to try to find the problem, but they were not sucessful. There are no codes being displayed in the computer. This is going to cause somebody to get run over trying to enter the freeways. Ford is not trying to solve the probles eighter.

2008 f250 super duty diesel exploded (neighbors' description) while parked. We had just returned from towing a skid loader back from a job site and approximately half an hour later, neighbors called to say that our truck had exploded. The fire dept was on the scene when we arrived and the vehicle appears to be a total loss. We had owned and used the truck for 9 days and it had performed without problem during that time which included a 400 mile trip from the point of purchase in PA to our home location in columbus OH. No damage to property other than to the vehicle itself.

Subject owns a 2008 f250 w/ 6. 4l diesel. At random, when attempting to accelerate, pull onto a highway, or otherwise increase speed, vehicle will lose power and stumble. White smoke has been noticed from the exhaust during at least one of these incidents. Ford has TSB 08-25-1 which attempts to address this problem, but vehicle is past warranty, and other owners have reported the problem persists even after having the TSB performed. This is a safety issue, on August 20, 2010 we were pulling a 10,000 trailer and went to pass a slower vehicle. Our vehicle lost power while passing (stumble/smoke) for approx 5 seconds, before regaining power. We could have had a terrible accident if there had been oncoming traffic present and/or power had not returned. Problem is able to be duplicated.

On 8/10/2010, after driving my 2008 F-250 on interstate 5 for about 6 hours continuously at approx. 70mph in cruise control mode, I overrode cruise control to accelerate and pass a vehicle. As I returned to the right side driving lane, the vehicle failed to reduce speed and continued to accelerate in an uncontrolled fashion. With heavy braking I was able control the vehicle and bring it to a stop on the highway shoulder where I shifted it into neutral and cut the ignition off. A restart of the vehicle resulted in an immediate run-up in rpm which could only be controlled by shutting down the engine. No engine or other warning lights were displayed. By opening the hood and manually resetting the air filter contamination sensor on the air intake duct, it was possible to restart the engine and have it operate normally. I did not again use cruise control. This is a repeat of the condition previously reported in id# 10279704. The common elements of all three instances of occurrence are that the engine has been operated at 65-70 mph for approx. Six hours, cruise control is engaged, and the engine is either in or has just completed an exhaust regen cycle . Ford appears to be unable or unwilling to identify or address this situation, but it continues to be a severe safety hazard.

Driving around and diesel fuel smell came into the cab of the truck and smoke from engine compartment. This truck has a 6. 4l job 1 diesel. We had the truck towed to the Ford dealership because driving it makes me sick to my stomach and light headed. Ford tells us it will happen every 100-600 miles and last 10-40 minutes each time during regeneration. Ford says this is a 'normal operation characteristic of the vehicle'. The dealership referenced TSB 09-16-9 and took the time to highlight certain areas. #1 - I was not in cold ambient temperature at the time the smoke was coming from the engine compartment and #2 - this is not a brand new truck although we do have low mileage. How can this be considered normal if it had never happened before and now makes me sick when I drive the truck? the smell is still faintly in the headliner of the truck. What is in this stuff that made me light headed and sick to my stomach?.

I have a 2008 F-250 s/d manufactured 02/08 at the kentucky plant. This vehicle was purchased new in April 2009 and now has just under 8000 miles on the odometer. I have twice experienced uncontrolled involuntary acceleration with this vehicle. The common elements of this have been that it occurred after a period of extended driving at about 70 mph, using cruise control, just after an exhaust cleaning cycle, and when I overrode the cruise control to accelerate to pass a vehicle in front of me. When pulling back in to the traffic lane, the vehicle continues to accelerate and can be controlled only by maintaining heavy pressure on the brakes until a safe location can be found to pull off the road and cut off the ignition. A restart in neutral will result in an immediate run-up in rpm which requires a shut down of the ignition. There are no "check engine" or "service engine" lights displayed, and according to Ford dealerships, no codes registered in the pcm. In both cases I have been able to correct the problem and continue to drive the vehicle (without use of cruise control) by pressing a "reset" button located on the top of a white sensor located in the air intake duct on the right side of the engine compartment. Ford says they are unable to duplicate the problem and consequently cannot "make a fix". I am most concerned because this is a significant safety issue.

Sudden intense intense smoke from tailpipe at time of exhaust cleaning from my 2008 Ford f250 diesel pickup (Ford considers normal operation of system) while entering a toll plaza created a sudden and unsafe condition for other drivers behind me. The smoke was so heavy I could not see vehicle behind while passing through a toll plaza. The lane I was in utilizes a transponder to collect toll while traffic in that lane normally does not stop. If a vehicle had been stopped the drivers behind me would not have been able to react in time. It was also possible that their visibility of the structures of the toll plaza itself were sufficiently diminished that a collision with the structure was possible. I pass through three toll plazas each way, to and from work, 5 days a week.

In hot temperature the truck starts blowing out white/gray smoke then quits running. Set for 1 to 1. 5 hrs it will start and go about 30 to 40 miles then quit again. It has been in the shop 2 times now and they cannot find the problem. It says that it is an over temperture module but it has been changed and it still has the same problem.

Purchase date September 13, 2007 of Ford f250 truck. While driving the truck would start vibrating and I would see white exhaust smoke, truck would either lose power or increase speed without any change in acceleration. It has been in the shop over 16 times. The dealership has had the vehicle for numerous weeks and have put over 1,000 miles driving the vehicle in attempt to duplicate the problems and get a diagnostic code. March 2010 while slowing down I noticed a loss of power steering and power brakes for a second or two. By recommendation of Ford our dealership has flushed the power steering system approximately 4 times. The loss of power steering and power brakes almost caused my wife to go off the road while exiting a highway. The dealership had possession of my truck for the entire month of June 2010. They were unable to duplicate the steering and brake issue. Most recently while out of town I lost power steering and brakes 3 times after I slowed down to make a turn. It appears the loss of steering and brakes lasts longer. I have been informed that Ford motor CO. Diagnostic protocol is if the computer does not throw a code or a service tech cannot get the vehicle to duplicate the problem they are not able to do anything. We have been more than patient with the dealer, the service records and the amount of time we have been without the truck will clearly show we have given more than adequate chance to fix these problems. Now at 90,000 miles I own a vehicle that I will not allow my wife or anyone else drive in fear they may not be able to react quick enough to maintain control until the power steering and power brakes return to function.