2008 FORD F-350 Recalls (7)

Campaign:
07V139000 on 03/26/2007
Component:
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Manufactured:
06/12/2006 - 03/08/2007
Affected:
33,169
Defect:
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:
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.
Correction:
Dealers will reprogram the power train control module. the recall began on april 3, 2007. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
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.

Campaign:
07V140000 on 03/26/2007
Component:
Electrical system:battery
Manufactured:
12/17/2006 - 01/27/2007
Affected:
1,022
Defect:
On certain trucks equipped with a 6.4l diesel engine, insufficient clearance of the battery positive (b+) wire to the right hand splash shield bolt may result in the battery b+ wire contacting the splash shield bolt.
Consequence:
Long term contact could cause wire chafe, resulting in copper wire being exposed. if this condition occurs, the battery b+ wire could short to ground increasing the risk of a fire.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect the battery b+ wire location and, if necessary, reposition the wire. the recall began on april 3, 2007. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Notes:
Ford recall no. 07s50.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.

Campaign:
07V541000 on 11/27/2007
Component:
Air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module
Manufactured:
09/30/2007 - 10/21/2007
Affected:
45
Defect:
Certain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements specified in federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the driver air bag module may not have been properly assembled.
Consequence:
This condition may prevent the driver air bag from properly deploying and reduce occupant protection in the event of a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will replace your driver air bag module free of charge. the recall began on november 20, 2007. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Notes:
Ford recall no. 07c19.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.

Campaign:
08V096000 on 02/28/2008
Component:
Seats
Manufactured:
01/28/2007 - 06/15/2007
Affected:
87,515
Defect:
Ford is recalling 87,515 my 2008 f250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 vehicles for failing to comply with all the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "seating systems." some 40% split and captain's chair driver's seats, equipped with lumbar supports, may have improper welds at the joint of the seat back pivot bracket and the seat back frame.
Consequence:
In the event of a crash, the seat side pivot bracket may crack or break, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Correction:
Dealers will add a reinforcement to the driver's seat back frame on the 40% split or captain's chair seat equipped with lumbar support or, if necessary, the seat back frame will be replaced. the recall began on march 28, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Notes:
Ford recall no. 08c01.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.

Campaign:
08V191000 on 04/24/2008
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery
Manufactured:
06/13/2006 - 03/29/2008
Affected:
64,754
Defect:
Ford is recalling 64,754 my 2008 f-250 and f-350 single rear wheel, 4x4, 156 inch wheel base pick up trucks equipped with a two piece drive shaft for failing to conform to the fuel spillage requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity." during a 30 mph frontal impact into a rigid barrier, the fuel tank can move forward and contact a frame cross member, potentially causing damage to the fuel delivery module which can result in fuel spillage.
Consequence:
Fuel spillage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Correction:
Dealers will install a bracket on the affected vehicles free of charge. the recall began on may 23, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Notes:
Ford recall no. 08c04.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.

Campaign:
08V344000 on 07/28/2008
Component:
Trailer hitches
Manufactured:
10/22/2006 - 07/14/2008
Affected:
108
Defect:
Knapheide is recalling 108 my 2006-2008 pro series truck beds equipped with an icc bumper which included a provision for a ball hitch. there may be an insufficient weld attaching the hitch channel to the supporting structure.
Consequence:
This could result in bending of the hitch channel or the hitch could be pulled off the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Knapheide will offer two remedies to its customers: (1) for those customers who do not use the hitch, the hitch will be removed from the truck bed and replaced with an icc bumper; or (2) for those customers who need a hitch, a receiver hitch assembly will be added to the existing hitch assembly and all suspect weld joints will be re welded. the recall began on august 15, 2008. owners may contact knapheide at 1-877-473-5763.
Notes:
Customers may 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.

Campaign:
11T002000 on 03/16/2011
Component:
Tires:tread/belt
Affected:
390,657
Defect:
Continental tire is recalling certain contitrac tr tires, size lt275/70r18 125/122s outline white letters and black sidewall, and contitrac, size lt275/70r18 125/122s, black sidewall, produced from may 6, 2007, through september 20, 2008, sold as aftermarket and installed as original equipment on some model year 2008 and 2009 ford f-250 and f-350 trucks. some of these tires may experience uneven wear, vibration, or particularly under conditions of overloading or under inflation in high ambient temperature usage, separation between the belt edges.
Consequence:
Separation of the belt edges could lead to tread belt separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Continental tire will notify owners and replace the affected tires free of charge. the safety recall began on april 14, 2011. owners may contact continental customer service toll-free at 1-888-799-2168.
Notes:
Owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

2008 FORD F-350 TSBs (15)

Bulletin:
07312
Component:
071200 fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank
Summary:
Water in the fuel tank behind rear axle - 6.0l, 6.4l and 7.3l diesel engine. *kb updated 2/29/08. *nj
Bulletin:
07512
Component:
071110 fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
Summary:
Slow fuel fill. *kb
Bulletin:
19715
Component:
117000 digital instrument panel
Summary:
Instrument panel lights dim - spdjb must learn resistance values of dimmer. *kb
Bulletin:
07231
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Hpl series wrecker applications. jerr-dan *kb updated 12/12/07. *nj
Bulletin:
07230
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Mpl series wrecker application. jerr-dan. *kb
Bulletin:
08-4-12
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
Slow fuel fill--mil on with dtc p0191. *nj
Bulletin:
08B03
Component:
105300 power train:driveline:driveshaft
Summary:
Ford service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. demonstration/delivery hol customer satisfaction program 08b03. certain 2008 model f-350, 4x4, 10,001 lbs and over gvw, 156 wheel base vehicles equipped with a two-piece d
Bulletin:
TSB-08-18-6
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
Ford truck: some trucks equipped with a 6.0l diesel engine may exhibit a hard start/long crank or no start condition due to low injection control pressure (icp). *pe
Bulletin:
SB-21410
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
Ford: some trucks with 6.4l engine will run rough, smokes, or no start due to gasoline or alcohol in the fuel. gasoline/alcohol lack the lubricity of diesel fuel and will cause fuel system failure. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-21434
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
Ford: supply/return lines installation at high pressure pump-revised washer for trucks equipped with 6.4l engines. when installing supply or return lines at high pressure pump on diesel engines, do not use the bonded style washer (w302870)
Bulletin:
CSP-10M05
Component:
063140 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:catalytic convertor
Summary:
Ford service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. catalyst y pipe warranty extension.. in some of the affected vehicles, certain vehicle operating conditions can cause the catalyst substrate to crack or melt. this can ca
Bulletin:
TSB-11-4-15
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
Ford: some ford super duty trucks may exhibit a lack of power with a diagnostic trouble code at full operating temperature during acceleration. *rm
Bulletin:
CSP-11B24
Component:
190000 tires
Summary:
Ford: some continental tires might have uneven wear, vibration, or the possible tread detachment. 2008-2009 f250/f350. *rm updated 8/3/11. *pe
Bulletin:
AS-21769
Component:
046000 service brakes, air:antilock
Summary:
Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration. *rm
Bulletin:
TSB-13-12-22
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Ford: the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0713 and/or p0710 regarding torqshift transmission. model 2008-2009 f-53 motorhome chassis, low cab forward, 2008-2010 f-250, f-350, 2008-2011 e-350, e-45

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