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July 9, 2019 Service bulletin

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

Ford technical service bulletin TSB 19-2188 for 2015-2017 Ford F-150.

Bulletin number
TSB 19-2188
Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger
Summary
Some 2015-2017 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. This may be due to oil entering the left hand turbocharger turbine housing. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure steps to replace the left hand turbocharger oil supply tube with a revised part.

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