Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) cleaning cycle on Ford F-250 Super Duty

Submitted by Andy Y · May 29, 2025
Published by RepairPal

Problem overview

Software enhancements are available to remedy inconsistency and confusion about the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) cleaning cycle - “Regeneration” mode. The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) will need to be reprogrammed to add several enhancements, including a more reasonable driving experience during the cleaning cycle and instrument cluster notifications of the cleaning status.

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Ford F-250 Super Duty vehicles with this problem

Average mileage: 102,669 miles
(35,000 - 177,000)

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