| Issue ID | 667370 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10221423 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-550 SD |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 05/09/07 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADI |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford f-550 sd. While driving at any speed, white smoke pours from the exhaust tips. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they performed a diagnostic, which has not been concluded. The smoke from the exhaust is occurring more frequently. The contact believes that diesel fuel is mixing with the motor oil. The radiator has been replaced three different times. The current mileage was 38,900 and failure mileage was 20,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 20000 |
| Number of Occurences | 100 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | NEW MILFORD, CT |
| VIN pattern | 1FDAF56R68EXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 15/06/07 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
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| Dealer's name | PRIVATE OWNER |
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