New DPF reprogram by Ford

[Jeffro]

Has anyone had their 6.4 reprogramed by Ford for the DPF regen display? I received a recall for that and a transmission update I was wonder if it works OK or if there are problems with it. Sometimes it pays to have paitence and wait until they get the bugs out. Thanks for your input!

 

[muddobber]

I have the same question as Jeffro. Except I already have the Spartan delete
program and no DPF chamber. Is it worth going to Ford and having my truck documented as not running a DPF chamber.

 

[dsonyay]

What is the deal with the tranny update? What is that all about?

 

[F350DRW1]

What is the deal with the tranny update? What is that all about?

Could have something to do with sloppy shifts, or the delayed shift into 5th that some are having troubles with. Mine will sometimes stay in 4th to 50-52 mph. And on a slow down-hill you hit the throttle and it will slam into gear. The recall for the dpf [or mechanical sphincter] is to prevent the vehicle from going into re-gen at idle and perhaps melting a driveway light which can happen if you let it run thru a cycle while its parked. I can only imagine that if the vehicle isn't allowed to go into active regeneration the dpf will clog because it only does that if not being driven hard enough to activate a passive regeneration.

 

[Fine69]

I have the same question as Jeffro. Except I already have the Spartan delete
program and no DPF chamber. Is it worth going to Ford and having my truck documented as not running a DPF chamber.

Only if you don't like having a warranty. NEVER go into the dealership without a DPF, and always take the Spartan tune out and return the programming to stock. If I were you, I wouldn't even mention any of your mods to the dealer. Ford is bleeding cash right now, they would love to have one less warranty to worry about paying for.

 

[Danny McCrary]

How often do you change the dpf filer
Danny McCrary

 

[Jeffro]

They say 100K

I am not sure how long it will last. That depends on how you drive. Excessive idling will probably shorten it's life. I have only had mine for 10K and am not sure of how many times it has went through the regen cycle. That is what the reprogram is about. Ford say's 100K or more.

 

[Fine69]

How often do you change the dpf filer
Danny McCrary

More than likely, your DPF will never need changed. The Regen burns all the soot and particulates out of it.

 

[johnkid]

i dropped mine off yesterday after it shutdown on me up in big bear C.A. at idle in regen mode then magically started up 1 hour later , maybe the (PCM) reprogram will give me better mpg haha i doubt it

 

[Jeffro]

I'll give it a try!

I scheduled mine for 1-30-09 to be reprogramed. I will let you all know the outcome. Jeffro