Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||||
| 20127 | 02/01/2008 | 10024692 | 2008 f-series super duty diesels exhibiting dtc p0528 due to snow plow installation on vehicles without factory installed snow plow package. *nj | 05/06/2008 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| AS-21769 | 03/01/2011 | 10039053 | Ready | 07/06/2011 | |
| AS-21769 | 03/01/2011 | 10039053 | Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration. *rm | 07/06/2011 | |
| 08-4-8 | 03/01/2008 | 10024823 | 6.4l air induction system restriction--snow--built before 9/18/2007. *nj | 05/29/2008 | |
| 19967 | 10/01/2007 | 10023279 | 2008 f-super duty - 6.4l air induction snow restriction. *nj | 11/07/2007 | |
| 789 | 08/22/2007 | 10022831 | Installation location for all 2008 ford super duty trucks (isolation module). western products. *nj | 09/28/2007 | |
| 19807 | 06/01/2007 | 10022656 | Air induction snow restriction. vehicle operated in heavy snow conditions may experience a lack of power during acceleration. this could cause the check air filter message on dash. *nj | 09/18/2007 | |
| 07910 | 07162 | 10021904 | 6.4l-pcm update- built before 7/-30/2007- intermitten p0342 and/or p1326, update-pto function, turbo proctection, high idle, shift quality and ic. *kb updated 11/05/07. *nj | 06/25/2007 | |
| 19622 | 02/01/2007 | 10021622 | Ids unable to communicate with the pcm. *kb | 06/12/2007 | |
| 19614 | 02/01/2007 | 10021619 | Air filter water ingestion / snow packing with codes p0103. *kb | 06/12/2007 | |
| 19612 | 02/01/2007 | 10021611 | Malfunction indicator lamp on with code p132b. *kb | 06/12/2007 | |
| 19620 | 02/01/2007 | 10021620 | Injector circuit open codes p0201, p0202, p0203, p0204, p0205, p0206, p0207, p0208 with a misfire / rough running / lack of power condition. *kb | 06/12/2007 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
| TSB-12-6-8 | 06/12/2012 | 10045066 | Ford: some trucks, equipped with 6.4l diesel engine will lack power with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p246c and p2463 with a malfunction indicator lamp. *pe | 08/15/2012 | |
| ASI-22277 | 03/01/2012 | 10044214 | Ford: some trucks may exhibit a situation with diesel engine such as engine knocking, low power, exhaust smoke, long or no crank start and runs rough. *pe | 05/22/2012 | |
| CSP-11B23 | 03/07/2011 | 10041245 | Ford service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. there are multiple problems with the vehicle. possibliy including: malfunction light on, runs rough, reduced power, excessive smoke from the exhaust, fuel smell from the cr | 09/21/2011 | |
| CSP-11B23 | 03/07/2011 | 10041245 | Ready | 09/21/2011 | |
| TSB-10-23-6 | 11/22/2010 | 10039129 | Ready | 07/11/2011 | |
| TSB-10-23-6 | 11/22/2010 | 10039129 | Ford: the malfunction light may be on with a lack of power. htere may be mulitple trouble codes stored. 2008 f-250/350/450/550. *rm | 07/11/2011 | |
| TSB-11-4-15 | 04/19/2011 | 10038945 | Ready | 06/28/2011 | |
| TSB-11-4-15 | 04/19/2011 | 10038945 | Ford: some ford super duty trucks may exhibit a lack of power with a diagnostic trouble code at full operating temperature during acceleration. *rm | 06/28/2011 | |
| TSB-11-4-22 | 04/27/2011 | 10038924 | Ready | 06/28/2011 | |
| TSB-11-4-22 | 04/27/2011 | 10038924 | Ford: some ford super duty trucks may exhibit a lack of power with a diagnostic trouble code during acceleration. *rm | 06/28/2011 | |
| SB-21434 | 07/01/2010 | 10034631 | 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) | 12/13/2010 | |
| SB-21410 | 07/01/2010 | 10034628 | 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 | 12/13/2010 | |
| TSB-09-16-7 | 12/09/2009 | 10030849 | Ford: some vehicles equipped with a 6.4l diesel engine may require a calibration update which will cover several different concerns. *pe | 12/09/2009 | |
| TSB-09-16-9 | 12/01/2009 | 10030841 | Ford: some vehicles equipped with a 6.4l diesel engines and built prior to 8/2/07 may require a calibration update which will cover several different concerns. *pe | 12/08/2009 | |
| TSB-09-16-10 | 12/01/2009 | 10030840 | Ford: some vehicles equipped with a 6.4l diesel engine and built between 8/3/07 and 1/2/08 may require a calibration update which will cover several different concerns. *pe | 12/08/2009 | |
| SB-20720 | 03/01/2008 | 10029566 | Ford sd trucks; this non mil dtc will be stored in the powertrain control module (pcm) when the engine oil temperature (eot), engine coolant temperature (ect) and intake air temperature (iat) are below -15f (-26c) at start up and engine blo | 07/10/2009 | |
| CSP-08B06 | 06/29/2009 | 10027989 | Ford: certain 2008 model year f super duty vehicles equipped with a 6.4l diesel engine cooling system venturi tee installation. *pe updated 5/5/09. csc letter was received. *pe updated 12/30/09. csc letter was rec' | 02/25/2009 | |
| SSI-08-T-01 | 07/01/2008 | 10026381 | Ford super duty: demonstration/delivery hold s008 f super duty vehicles; 6/4l diesel engine cooling system venturi tee installation upgrade. affected vehicles, the radiator may develop cracks from a reverse flow of coo air/coolant from the | 10/23/2008 | |
| TSB-08-10-2 | 10/23/2008 | 10026388 | Ford: 6.4l diesel engine. vehicles built between 1/3/08 and 5/5/08 diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0128, p0196, p1335, p0404 and p0406. *pe | 10/23/2008 | |
| 20129 | 02/01/2008 | 10024693 | 2008 f-super duty 6.4l diesel - mil, p006b, p2563, p2263 with or without a drivability complaint. *nj | 05/07/2008 | |
| 19728 | 04/01/2007 | 10022243 | Lack of power due to low fuel pressure - fuel tank liner seperation. *kb | 07/23/2007 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| TSB-09-16-7 | 12/09/2009 | 10030849 | Ford: some vehicles equipped with a 6.4l diesel engine may require a calibration update which will cover several different concerns. *pe | 12/09/2009 | |
| TSB-09-16-10 | 12/01/2009 | 10030840 | Ford: some vehicles equipped with a 6.4l diesel engine and built between 8/3/07 and 1/2/08 may require a calibration update which will cover several different concerns. *pe | 12/08/2009 | |
| 0777 | 10022285 | Exhaust smoke from front of vehicle. exhaust odor inside the vehicle. *kb | 07/25/2007 | ||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||||
| 07238 | 09/17/2007 | 10023166 | Diesel exhaust modification on 2008 ford super duty f-series for mpl series wreckers. *nj | 10/30/2007 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 05/16/2009 | 20000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 ford f-550 superduty. the contact stated that the acr cooler failed which caused antifreeze to be injected into the engine forming a fuel cloud behind the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was told to monitor the coolant and change it every 15,000 miles. the dealer installed a new acr cooler but the failure continued. the contact called the manufacturer and was awaiting a response. the vin was unavailable when the complaint was filed. the current mileage was approximately 60,000. the failure mileage was approximately 20,000-bk | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 07/18/2008 | 86000 | 1 | |
| Events leading up to the failure is typical over road driving. the failure is with the main cooling radiator, after about 20,000 it begins to leak at the drivers side bottom left corner. consequences are the vehicle is not drivable until repairs are made. the truck was purchased in june 2007 and we are now having to replace the third radiator. the truck was under warranty with the first replacement, we had to pay a warranty adjustment with the second radiator. now with the third one gone out they want us to pay for the entire replacement cost. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 09/05/2007 | 20000 | 100 | 06/15/2007 |
| 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. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||
| 04/23/2012 | 106923 | 2 | 12/31/2007 |
| I am original owner of a 2008 f-550 superduty used for my business. it has approximately 108,000 and has required the replacement of entire engine assembly twice. both instances the truck was traveling down the interstate at highway speeds when the failures occurred and the driver was unable to get to shoulder of road. both failures also gave no warning. first failure occurred in august 2009 @ 32,225 when driver heard a loud noise coming from engine and it immediately stalled. truck was towed to dealer upon which it was determined a connecting rod had gone through block. there was no explanation provided except the engine was still under powertrain warranty. second failure occurred april 2012 @ 107,000 while driver was on his way to dealer to get radiatior fixed due to a leak. he was on the beltway when he immediately started to loose power, it stalled with a chance of getting toshoulder. when towed to the dealer, it was diagnosed as exceesive coolant in oil pan (3 gallons) which caused internal failure to the bearings/crank/rods. engine had to be replaced again. this time failure was caused by the water pump front cover that was severely pitted allowing coolant to enter engine. this front cover had been replaced around 71,000 for same problem, which according to the mechanic, is common with 6.4l engine. i have serviced this truck according to fords recommendations. have had the oil changed more frequently than 10,000 mile that is recommended for the type of usage. dealer agreed that 7,500 miles between oil changes was sufficient since truck was not used in severe operating conditions. concerned for safety of my driver since this truck has stalled twice on road resulting in major engine repairs even though i have properly maintained the truck. i have googled and found many other owners of ford trucks with 6.4l diesel that have had same problems i have had. updated 07/19/12 *bf | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 09/05/2007 | 20000 | 100 | 06/15/2007 |
| 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. | |||