DPF Already Clogging?

[RaptorTremor]

So I took my truck out today and it was at 95% full on the DPF gauge I added with forscan. I proceeded to drive the truck around to get it to 99% and start the regen process. During the process of regen it got to 20% and never went down to 0% which it normally does. I fear this means that my DPF is getting clogged. The truck has 24k miles on it, many of them around town. I always make sure to let the truck regen when it needs to so it sucks to see the condition after this long. This just means I'm that much closer to a emissions system "upgrade". I also run the higher end version of Blue Def. I'm aware that its common for DPFs to be fully clogged at 50k ish miles. Let me know what you think.

 

[Loshad]

I would suspect the sensor first. But that's just me.

 

[texmudder]

75k on my 2017. 85k on the 2014. 85k on the 2011. 85k on the 2008. No clogging. Haven’t heard of this problem.

 

[Big John Son]

So I took my truck out today and it was at 95% full on the DPF gauge I added with forscan. I proceeded to drive the truck around to get it to 99% and start the regen process. During the process of regen it got to 20% and never went down to 0% which it normally does. I fear this means that my DPF is getting clogged. The truck has 24k miles on it, many of them around town. I always make sure to let the truck regen when it needs to so it sucks to see the condition after this long. This just means I'm that much closer to a emissions system "upgrade". I also run the higher end version of Blue Def. I'm aware that its common for DPFs to be fully clogged at 50k ish miles. Let me know what you think.

Can you force a regen with Forscan? If so I would do that to see if it goes to zero. Also, why did you let it get to 99% before doing a regen? Can't you do a regen before it gets that close to 100%? That to me is playing with fire.

 

[Apparition]

I'd see what the next one does before I got too concerned.

 

[RaptorTremor]

Can you force a regen with Forscan? If so I would do that to see if it goes to zero. Also, why did you let it get to 99% before doing a regen? Can't you do a regen before it gets that close to 100%? That to me is playing with fire.

Its an auto regen while driving, they don't have user controlled regen on our trucks. Ill try forscan and see what happens.

 

[Big John Son]

Its an auto regen while driving, they don't have user controlled regen on our trucks. Ill try forscan and see what happens.

Gotcha, I'm only familiar with larger trucks where you can do a manual regen.

 

[northernmisfit]

yes its common, thats why most people will delete their trucks before the issue gets too bad. A lot of people dont know there DPF is clogged and think that the poor MPG is just normal, until one day it goes to limp mode and leaves you stranded. also, with forscan you can turn on forced regen. But If you can just get rid of the DPF alltogether. These new trucks are having issues with the DEF heaters leaving people stranded also, itll be covered under warranty, until its not then its a big expense.

 

[northernmisfit]

75k on my 2017. 85k on the 2014. 85k on the 2011. 85k on the 2008. No clogging. Haven’t heard of this problem.

80K is right at the end of the expected lifespan of the DPF filter, so you wont be far off from one clogging up on you. Who knows, you may get lucky. But chances arnt on your side

 

[RaptorTremor]

For forscan extended license trial ran out so I'll have to renew that before I can do a manual regen I think. I have forscan lite and it told me my dpf is 9% full when the truck says 20%

 

[Chris21667]

mine starts regen at 90% never gets over 90%

 

[stubby]

My first regen started at 100% and went down to 10% while driving through mountain passes (it might have gone to 0, but it was snowing and my focus was on the road not the instrument panels). I can't say if it tried at 90% as I wasn't able to show the DPF% until I was already at 90% as the dealers were reflasing various components trying to make electronics function correctly. I would hope it would start sooner than 100% if all conditions are met but I guess time will tell.

 

[Globalhawk]

Mine starts a ReGen at 90% like clockwork and takes it down to 0%.

 

[Guest2475]

My first auto regen with Forscan enabled started at 85% and it went to zero. I plan on enabling the manual regen today so I can maintain 85-90% regens.

 

[Antimatterbluetremor]

My regen always starts with the DPF at 100% and goes back to 9%, I have 3500 miles on my truck. Once I did not get to let it finish while it was going bc I parked and left the truck on, it stopped the regen and it showed 20% that time.

 

[Chris21667]

So the pictures show it took 20 miles once I hit 90% to start regen and start going down to 85% and took 12 miles to get to 0 % and I was at 19.5 mpg and went down to 18.8 mpg and I was driving 60 mph 90% of the time had a few stop lights

 

[Raspy]

Suddenly the idea of absolutely having to have 1050 ft lbs of torque, just to drive mostly around town, begins to seem not so important.

More torque, higher horsepower, and faster throttle response, all mean more smoke. More smoke means more regens.

Many of us love diesel engines, but have seen the problems with modern diesel exhaust systems and want nothing to do with it. Bring on the 7.3.

 

[Patriot]

Suddenly the idea of absolutely having to have 1050 ft lbs of torque, just to drive mostly around town, begins to seem not so important.

More torque, higher horsepower, and faster throttle response, all mean more smoke. More smoke means more regens.

Many of us love diesel engines, but have seen the problems with modern diesel exhaust systems and want nothing to do with it. Bring on the 7.3.

Not to say there are not problems with modern diesels, but there are hundreds of thousands of these trucks running problem free. Short cut or cheaping out on maintenance and troubles will begin. Owning a diesel obviously is a higher cost than a gasser, both upfront and regular maintenance. Gas truck buyers usually don’t think this expense is worth it or simply can’t justify or understandably afford it.
Many exhaust issues occur with diesels left idling for extended periods which I am sure you know. First responders, construction etc.
That said, I have not read many posts by members regretting the purchase of their 6.7 Power Stroke over the gasser.
Enjoy your Tremor regardless of what ever power plant you choose! ??
Just an observation.
Miss seeing you on the Oliver Fourm since you went HQ19 ? Topgun aka Bill is a good friend of mine. Small world.

 

[jiggadog]

Its an auto regen while driving, they don't have user controlled regen on our trucks. Ill try forscan and see what happens.

i don't believe it goes to 0% with the auto-regeneration based on what i've read online. it will go 0% when doing on-command regeneration (also referred to a static regeneration). I've activated the on-command regeneration using Forscan and have done a static regen.

 

[Patriot]

This may help....
Thread 'Ford Tech talk DPF Regeneration video'
https://www.fordtremor.com/threads/ford-tech-talk-dpf-regeneration-video.1596/