Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-550 Super Duty +2 more: Engine

Affects Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-550 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty · 2008 — about 4K vehicles.

The hazard

On certain trucks equipped with 6.4L diesel engines, excessive temperatures in the diesel particulate filter may cause a visible flame out the tailpipe. Excessively hot exhaust or flames emitting from the tailpipe, in the presence of combustible material, may result in a fire, or may result in personal injury if a person is in close proximity to the tailpipe. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational