2006 Ford F-250: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Jan 29, 2015 · Engine · 160,000 miles · VA

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford f-250. The contact stated that while driving at 3 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed but it failed to respond. In addition, the contact noticed smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician stated that the oil cooler, the exhaust back pressure sensor, the turbo and the egr valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.

Filed Nov 5, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 31,800 miles · IN · fire

Smelled something as traveling down the road at 55 MPH. Stop the vehicle along side the road. Checked the trailer. Came back to the truck and smoke was rolling out of the dash vents, right rear passenger side of the hood was burning the paint, then flames came out from uner the hood.

Filed Nov 19, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 196,000 miles · TX

My ford f250 super duty 2006 model truck started up just fine on way to job site and then about 1:00 p.m. That day my truck over-heated even though no indication on the electrical panel. I saw white smoke coming out of tail pipe, started over-heating, and I was losing power in motor. I put water in coolant over-fill because all of my antifreeze drained out and I just had put in prior to this date above about two weeks. I regularly change the oil and maintain all the fluids and do required maintenance on truck per the mileage. I was able to make it to my house where I waited 30 minutes for truck to cool and then drove immediately to diesel mechanic named [xxx] who knew immediately what had happened because (6) other trucks came in the same week with the same issue which was to replace the egr's and also the oil cooler. My bill for this was over $3,000.00. I was very lucky that I had work and was able to pay for this huge expense otherwise I would be out-of-pocket in a bad way because the truck is my livelihood in my making money as I am a general contractor and need a heavy duty truck. I think that there should be a re-call on this part because of the six other trucks that came into his diesel shop the same week. This was a very expensive experience and I feel like ford should know about this and correct the error because this part should not go out on a super duty truck like this. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jun 24, 2010 · Electrical · 75,550 miles · MD · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f250. The vehicle was sitting idle when the contact went to start the engine. The gear shifter opening erupted into flames and smoke. The contact removed the key from the ignition and was able to extinguish the small fire. A tow truck company arrived to tow the vehicle and the failure recurred. The fire was extinguished a second time and the vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer advised the failure was an electrical failure. The vehicle was left with the dealer where the contact was awaiting unknown repairs. The failure and current mileages were 75,550.

Filed Oct 19, 2007 · Acceleration · 26,000 miles · MS · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford f-250. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the contact noticed that all of the instrument panel lights illuminated and then dimmed. Seconds later, smoke appeared. She pulled the vehicle off the road and it caught fire. The vehicle was completely destroyed. A fire report was filed. She notified the dealer and manufacturer, but they would not provide any assistance because her vehicle was not included in the vehicle speed control:cruise control recall. The recall number was unavailable. The current and failure mileages were 26,000.