| Issue ID | 972962 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10505223 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 SD |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 01/02/13 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 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. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 179000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HALEYVILLE, AL |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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