| Issue ID | 979571 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10512134 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 SD |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 16/01/13 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | On numerous occasions my 08 ford f250 6. 4 has had excessive bluish white smoke from the exhaust while driving and lasts around 20 seconds. Dealer was notified and situation met all criteria outlined in tsb 11-2-2. Cac was replaced. However, vehicle still intermittently has same problem. On one occurrence the smoke was so excessive that a motorcycle traveling behind me almost ran off the road due to visibility. Ford states that this is normal. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 55666 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | PORTABLE SAFETY COMPLAINT FORM (PDF) |
| City and State | SUISUN CITY, CA |
| VIN pattern | 1FTSW21R68EXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
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| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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