Variable Vanes Inside Turbo Seize Due to Carbon Buildup: Ford F-350 Super Duty Engine & Powertrain

Problem overview

It is common to see the variable vanes inside the turbo seize or bind from carbon buildup. This causes an overboost or underboost condition when driving.

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Ford F-350 Super Duty vehicles with this problem

5 model years affected

2007 Ford F-350 Super Duty

2006 Ford F-350 Super Duty

2005 Ford F-350 Super Duty

2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty

2003 Ford F-350 Super Duty

2007 Ford F-350 Super Duty

2006 Ford F-350 Super Duty

2005 Ford F-350 Super Duty

2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty

2003 Ford F-350 Super Duty

Average mileage: 52,918 miles

(31,200 - 80,000)

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Variable Vanes Inside Turbo Seize Due to Carbon Buildup on Ford F-350 Super Duty

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