this may be old news but interesting.

gives you a headache reading the whole thing!

http://www.intellidog.com/dieselmann/64bulletin.htm

 

"Diesel Particulate Filter regeneration characteristics:
Regeneration is the process by which soot is burned from the diesel particulate filter. DPF regeration frequency and duration is determined by drive cycle. Typically frequency is 100-600 miles between occurances and will last 10-40 minutes. Duration time is less if a constant speed over 30 MPH is maintained. Normal characteristics during regeneration include elevated idle of 1100-1200 in park/neutral that drops when the brake pedal is applied, increased white smoke in cold ambient temperatures, reduced engine response and power limited to 325 HP, change in engine, exhaust and induction sound, flutter on deceleration or shut-down, increased exhaust smell and temperatures, and lower economy. TSB #07-4-11."



they should sent this to the new owners.

 

hey theoshin thanxs for the link...can you tell me if ford has these updates? i mean my headlights are dirty from rain and such..but on the inside of the lense..your post covers this problem but there is no tsb it only says BROADCAST MESSAGE 0351 what does that number mean and does it have to do with ford mo comp? i want to take it to the dealer but i dont wanna look like an idiot if i show your link and the message number. any info will help thany u shin chuck

 

i have no idea. just stumbled onto the website. i thought it was pretty informative - lots of the problems listed on this site and others explained in more detail.

 

"Broadcast Messages" are sent out by FMC to their dealers over the FMC computer system. Yes your local dealer has access to these.

 

Much thanks blackhat... you to oshin... Chuck.