| NHTSA Recall # | 37841 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 07V139000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 07S49 |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Supplier | FORD |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MO |
| Date of notification | 03/04/07 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 13/06/06 |
| End date of manufacturing | 09/03/07 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 26/03/07 |
| Report created | 27/03/07 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 33169 |
| Defect 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 summary | 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. |
| Corrective action | 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. |