Ford Ford recalls Super Duty Diesel Trucks after tailpipe fires (1 Viewer)

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DETROIT (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co. said on Wednesday it was recalling over 37,000 of its new 2008 model-year F-Series Super Duty trucks after reported tailpipe fires in the diesel version of the pickups.



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recall# 07v139000

Make / Models : Model/Build Years: FORD / F-250 2008
FORD / F-350 2008
FORD / F-450 2008
FORD / F-550 2008
Recall Number: 07V139000 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. Consequence: 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. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MARCH 30, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.