00 Expedition Smoking

[jimboc]

Seeing Smoke from Tailpipe during startup. usually in the morning or after the vehicle sits overnight.
Does anyone have have a clue to what could be causing this?
Everything seems to fine. Two mechanics have checked the vehicle and were unable to detect a problem.

[JoeShmoe]

If its cold then it is nromal for the car to smoke a bit cause the engine is cold. What color is the smoke?

[jimboc]

This is definitely not the cold, morning condensation burn off i am familiar with.
The Smoke is a denser White or Bluish in color and does not dissipate as quickly as condensation.

Could it be "drain down"? Does this sort of thing start happening as a vehicle begins to show it's age?

Vehicle History: 2000 Ford Expedition XLT 5.4L V8 Automatic

January 5, 2008 78000
Seeing a puff of Bluish/White Smoke from tailpipe during startups.
usually in the morning or after the vehicle sits for awhile. Smells something like burnt plastic. Two mechanics have checked the vehicle and were unable to detect a problem. Everything appears to be fine after engine has warmed up a bit.

June 15, 2007 75000
Rear Suspension "Air Bags" need to be replaced.
Air Bags connected to Rear Suspension Pump have aged and begun to leak.
Rear end of vehicle will appears to be resting on the rear tires.

June 15, 2007 75000
Rear Suspension Pump Failed
Replaced for $800 and now Rear Suspension "Air Bags" need to be replaced.

March 15, 2006 72000
Transmission Slipping
Ford rebuilt Transmission under Extended Warranty. Has been fine for 2 years.

[jimboc]

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