If It Wasn't for bad luck... code P2002
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If It Wasn't for bad luck... code P2002
Bought a new to me 2016 F 450. Drove it home 1800 miles and on the way home like 400 miles in pop goes the check engine light. I pull over and take a look and pull the code P2002 DPF. I pull up Google and looks ok to drive. I clear the code. I continue my drive and it comes on 1 other time. I get home and read up and it days do a Regen on it so I think WOW I just drove it 2k on freeways that should have fixed it. But I do the regen anyway. 2 days later and the light is back on so in to Ford it goes. The next day I get the call. They need to replace the Diesel Particle Filter assembly. Looks like the whole Exhaust! States it is internally cracked. He said he could tell this by having a bit of black soot on the tailpipes. Only $6200. to fix it. Ideas? Opinions? And No I cannot do the delete. When they smog every year out here they do a visual inspection on the exhaust system and a dyno test for smoke. Truck has 62K on it.
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If not I sure wouldn't pay that at the dealer. I would check some of the big truck garages and see who they use for baking them clean. Or check ebay and Craigslist for a take off from someone that's done a delete.
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Baking won't fix a crack, but I do agree with sourcing a gently used take off.
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I'm with Larry on this one. The truck was likely sold knowing of this condition. Does your state have a law that protects you in an event like this? I know here in MA, sold vehicles have to pass inspection and if they fail, the seller is responsible for the repair. It doesn't matter if it was a private sale or dealer. I'm not sure how many states have that protection/law but worth looking into...
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As a just off hand chance, are the tail pipes sooted? That would be a direct indication of a proper diagnosis. You may mentioned it or I missed it.
Also with the 6.4 (2008-2010 years) that code would also be set with aftermarket air filters or cold air intake kits. Going back to a factory setup would result in no further code.
So something to consider.
Also with the 6.4 (2008-2010 years) that code would also be set with aftermarket air filters or cold air intake kits. Going back to a factory setup would result in no further code.
So something to consider.
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As a just off hand chance, are the tail pipes sooted? That would be a direct indication of a proper diagnosis. You may mentioned it or I missed it.
Also with the 6.4 (2008-2010 years) that code would also be set with aftermarket air filters or cold air intake kits. Going back to a factory setup would result in no further code.
So something to consider.
Also with the 6.4 (2008-2010 years) that code would also be set with aftermarket air filters or cold air intake kits. Going back to a factory setup would result in no further code.
So something to consider.
Scott, he did mention soot in the exhaust tips in his initial post.
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It is a dealer 1800 miles away. Because of the cost of repair they are talking about unwinding the deal. I have so much money into it already. Flight out there. hotels, Gas to drive back, then made a few purchases after I got it home. 5th wheel hitch, Extra keys, programing, ect ect..AND I love the truck!
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Here's a DPF from a 2013 F350 for $300 - https://corpuschristi.craigslist.org...685794571.html
Find a good local shop and even with shipping, I bet you're fixed for under $1,000.
Find a good local shop and even with shipping, I bet you're fixed for under $1,000.