Ford DPF problems and cleaning
If your Ford keeps showing an exhaust filter overloaded message, even after a long run, the filter needs proper attention. We clean Ford DPFs on site for £275 + VAT, on cars, Transits and Rangers alike.
DPF cleaning for Ford
Ford's exhaust filter, or DPF, burns its soot off in regenerations that need heat and a steady run to finish. Short trips, a sensor fault, a sticking EGR valve or injector trouble can leave each regeneration half done, and the filter gradually clogs.
Vans that idle on site and stop and start all day are hard on DPFs, and that includes plenty of Transits and Rangers. Where software work is needed on a 2018-on model with the locked Ford SID212 ECU, the ECU is sent off to be unlocked and programmed, taking 7 days and costing £1,200 + VAT.
Warnings and signs
- An "exhaust filter overloaded" message on the display, if your Ford shows one
- A DPF or engine management light that keeps returning
- Reduced power or limp mode
- The fan running on after you park, or the idle sitting higher than normal
- Fuel use creeping up
Prices
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| DPF cleaning | £275 + VAT |
| Diagnostics | £100 + VAT |
| New DPF | Often over £1,000 fitted |
| DPF delete | £220 + VAT |
Ford models we have pages for
Reviews
Why do DPFs block on diesel Ford models?
The same reasons as any diesel. Regenerations get cut short by short journeys and idling, and faults with sensors, the EGR or injectors add soot faster than the filter can clear it.
Can you delete the DPF on a Ford?
Yes, for £220 + VAT, on vehicles used off-road or exported only. On SID212 vans, see our SID212 DPF delete page, and read the DPF removal and the law guide before booking.
Do you work on Ford vans?
Yes, the Transit, Transit Custom, Transit Connect and Ranger included. We clean filters at yards and depots, and a trade account suits businesses with several vans.
Talk to us about your Ford
Send the registration and the message on the dash, and we'll come to the car or van. Our DPF cleaning page explains the process step by step.
Eccles, Manchester M30 0SF
