DPFE sensor replacement survey
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
DPFE sensor replacement survey
Hello fellow forum members,
I just had the DPFE sensor replaced on my 2000 Ranger, 3.0L, 4X4 with less than 20K miles at a cost of $183.99 by the dealer. I am trying to receive a warranty reimbursement.
How many of you have had this sensor replaced at low mileage?
State your model year, date of replacement and mileage at the date of replacement.
All replies greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Carl
I just had the DPFE sensor replaced on my 2000 Ranger, 3.0L, 4X4 with less than 20K miles at a cost of $183.99 by the dealer. I am trying to receive a warranty reimbursement.
How many of you have had this sensor replaced at low mileage?
State your model year, date of replacement and mileage at the date of replacement.
All replies greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Carl
Post Fiend
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 9,748
Likes: 16
From: Connecticut
DPFE failure is a very common problem on the 3.0L. You should get more than a few responses.
Remind your warranty company that the DPFE is a critical emissions-related component. It exists because federal and state laws and regulations require it. Federal law even says a car manufacturer must replace it free within 2 years of purchase even if no other warranty of any kind was given on the vehicle. So it ain't like your asking to be reimbursed for something trivial.
Remind your warranty company that the DPFE is a critical emissions-related component. It exists because federal and state laws and regulations require it. Federal law even says a car manufacturer must replace it free within 2 years of purchase even if no other warranty of any kind was given on the vehicle. So it ain't like your asking to be reimbursed for something trivial.
Post Fiend
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 6,940
Likes: 2
From: Eastern WA
I think the emission system warrenty is longer; back in the 80's it was 5 years/50,000 miles on passenger cars. With this in mind, the repair would be on Fords checkbook, not your extended warrenty.
Last edited by CowboyBilly9Mile; Sep 1, 2004 at 11:41 AM.
Post Fiend
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 9,748
Likes: 16
From: Connecticut
Originally Posted by CowboyBilly9Mile
I think the emission system warrenty is longer; back in the 80's it was 5 years/50,000 miles on passenger cars. With this in mind, the repair would be on Fords checkbook, not your extended warrenty.
A very good summary of the federal emssions warranty coverage can be found here:
http://www.drivecleanpa.state.pa.us/.../warr_1995.htm
New User
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
From: Madison, WI
Trending Topics
New User
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Freshman User
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 33
Likes: 0
From: Central Pennsylvania
2000 Ranger Supercab XLT 4X4 3.0L replaced DPFE at 53K. Old one was made of aluminum. New one is made of plastic. Installed it myself. Part cost was $76 and only took about 15 minutes to change out. I saved a lot of money by doing it myself with the help of this forum.
Junior User
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 85
Likes: 0
I replaced mine 2 weeks ago @ 51K for $47 plus tax. Hoped it would stop my pinging but it didn`t. Next step, I guess I`ll pull the EGR valve and clean it. I did throw in some higher octane gas and the pinging went away and I picked up one and a half miles per gallon!! `98 Mazda 3.0L Auto, limited slip.
Elder User
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 827
Likes: 0
From: Seattle
DPFE sensor - ask for by name
For those who bought the sensor - how did you reference it at the parts store?
I went over to the Regional NAPA distribution store and asked for a DPFE sensor and was told after some computer searching that no such part exists. Is it an uncommon sensor or is NAPA just going into the toilet lately?
I went over to the Regional NAPA distribution store and asked for a DPFE sensor and was told after some computer searching that no such part exists. Is it an uncommon sensor or is NAPA just going into the toilet lately?