On the way to Colorado from Texas the engine tried to regen several times before showing the check engine symbol and wrench symbol. The dealer up here says the exhaust filter assembly is plugged and needs replacing. I have the Ford extended warranty but they are telling me this work isn’t covered. The price is $6100. Does anyone have any experience with this problem.

 

Geez. That’s a lot of coin. How many miles on truck? Best option would be to get rid of it. Another option would be to find a used one local to where you are. They can usually be had for $400-1000 used.

 

The filter is part of the emissions system. Depending on mileage I would think it’s covered.


https://help.ford.com/warranty/emiss...fect-warranty/
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The truck is a 2017 with 82,000 miles.

 

Emissions Defect Warranty

Emissions Defect Warranty Coverage

Passenger Cars & Light Duty Trucks:

• 8 years/80,000 miles (whichever comes first) for catalytic converters, electronic emissions control unit, and onboard emissions diagnostic devices, including the Battery Energy Control Module (BECM)
• 2 years/24,000 miles (whichever occurs first) for all other covered parts. (Note: Ford’s 3-year/36,000-mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty bumper-to-bumper coverage, surpasses this mandatory federal coverage.).

Heavy Duty Vehicles:

Applies to trucks over 8,500 pounds GVWR up to 19,500 pounds GVWR

The emissions warranty coverage period for heavy duty vehicles (“HDVs”) is 5 years/50,000 miles (whichever comes first) for all parts covered by your emissions warranty.

For important information about vehicles designated as “vocational vehicles” on the underhood “VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION” label, please see your Warranty Guide.

Emissions Performance Warranty Coverage:

The emissions performance warranty coverage period is as follows:

Passenger Cars & Light Duty Trucks:

Applies to vehicles up to 8,500 pound GVWR:
• 8 years/80,000 miles (whichever comes first) for catalytic converter, electronic emissions control unit, and onboard emissions diagnostic devices.
• 2 years/24,000 miles (whichever occurs first) for all other covered parts.

Heavy Duty Vehicles:

Applies to trucks over 8,500 pounds GVWR up to 19,500 pounds GVWR: 5 years/50,000 miles (whichever comes first) for all covered parts.

Under Emissions Performance Warranty Coverage, Ford will repair, replace, or adjust – with no charge for labor, diagnosis, or parts – any emissions control device or system, if you meet certain conditions specified in your Warranty Guide.

What is Covered?

For your vehicle if these parts contain an emissions-related defect, they are covered by both the Emissions Defect Warranty and the Emissions Performance Warranty.
• Air Flow Sensor
• Air/Fuel Feedback Control System and Sensors
• Air Induction System
• Catalytic Converters (including Selective Catalytic Reduction and Diesel Oxidation Catalysts)
• Cold Start Enrichment System (diesel only)
• Controls for Deceleration (diesel only)
• Diesel Exhaust Fluid System
• Diesel Particulate Filter
• Electronic Ignition System (diesel only)
• Electronic Engine Control Sensors and Switches
• Powertrain Control Module (PCM)/Engine Control Module (ECM)(includes hardware and emissions related software changes only)
• Evaporative Emission Control System
• Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System
• Exhaust Manifold
• Exhaust Pipe (Manifold to Catalyst)
• Fuel Filler Tube and Seal (non-diesel only) • Fuel Injection System
• Fuel Injector Supply Manifold
• Fuel Tank (non-diesel only)
• Fuel Tank Pressure Control Valve
• Ignition Coil and/or Control Module
• Intake Manifold
• Intercooler Assembly - Engine Charger
• Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)/On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System
• PCV system and Oil Filler Cap
• Secondary Air Injection System
• Spark Control Components
• Spark Plugs and Ignition Wires
• Thermostat
• Throttle Body Assembly (MFI)
• Transmission Control Module (TCM) and Solenoids
• Turbocharger Assembly
• Vacuum Distribution SystemFor important warranty details and exclusions, or full details about coverage under California requirements for emissions control, contact your dealer or see your Warranty Guide.

 

Well, according to your other post, your truck is beyond warranty coverage.
And, yes, the extended warranty expressly excludes the DPF Diesel Particulate Filter, just because they are so expensive to replace.
Your choices are limited, pay the dealer the 6100 and go on with your trip.
Find an independent shop and get a used one installed.
Get it towed home and do one of those above solutions.
The DPF can be cleaned and put back on, but not many shops fool with the ones from pickups.

Keeping on driving with the clogged DPF isn't a good option, it will eventually not be able to keep going.

 

please verify the code that they are telling you. Dont' give them this info in case you are covered by it.

If you have the P2002, this may assist

 

based upon that, maybe some good will from ford with a call.

 

Thanks. I was excited when I saw this but then saw it’s about trucks built after May 2017. Mine was built January 2017 but I’m going to ask about other tech memos.

 

well it was a shot in the dark. Please ask them to check oasis for any TSB/FSA/recalls.

Be sure to get the exact codes that it is producing.

 

I’d consider a delete

 

While he's on a trip and away from home???

Doesn't sound like a good plan.

And, trying to do a delete brings its own problems these days.

 

If I read it right, the ESP plan that folks buy and spend about $3k for doesn’t cover your filter?

 

What makes a DPF filter go bad? 82k miles and $6k to fix is a hard swallow

 

No, the extended warranty expressly excludes the DPF.

The fix at the dealer is to replace it, list price on the assembly is very high, probably 5K or more.