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December 6, 2018 Service bulletin

Excessive white or blue smoke from the exhaust at start up after a cold soak

Ford technical service bulletin SSM 47696 for 2017-2018 Ford F-150.

Bulletin number
SSM 47696
Component
Engine and engine cooling
Summary
Some 2017-2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 2.7L EcoBoost engine may exhibit excessive white or blue smoke from the exhaust at start up after a cold soak. If there is no associated oil consumption concern and no drivability symptoms present, do not attempt any repairs at this time. Engineering is investigating, monitor OASIS for updates.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 960 complaints in the engine category.

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