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Recall 07V-139

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 2008 Ford F-250 and 3 other models: Power train (automatic transmission, control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)).

At a glance

Campaign number
07V-139
Reported
March 26, 2007
Vehicles affected
33,169 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The risk

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.

The fix

Dealers will reprogram the power train control module. The recall began on april 3, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Ford recall no. 07s49.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles