NHTSA Campaign Id 07V139000; Date: Mar. 26, 2007
Lack of power or rough operation, unusual noises from the engine or exhaust, white smoke from the exhaust, and potentially a visible flame out the tailpipe can occur.
Recalled Vehicles:2008 Ford F-250; 2008 Ford F-350; 2008 Ford F-450 Sd; 2008 Ford F-550 Sd
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm, Pcm)
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 33,169
Recall Summary:On certain trucks equipped with a 6. 4l diesel engine, excessive temperatures in the diesel particulate filter in the exhaust system may result from excess hydrocarbons in the exhaust.
How to Fix:Dealers will reprogram the power train control module. The recall began on April 3, 2007. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Recall Notes:Ford recall no. 07s49. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 3, 2007
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