2015 Ford Transit 150 Van Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 132

Fuel and Refueling Message Action and Description Exhaust Filter Full Clean Soon Exhaust Filter Overloaded Clean Now Exhaust filter at limit Clean now The diesel particulate filter is full and you should switch the automatic regeneration control on as soon as possible. The diesel particulate filter is overloaded you must switch the automatic regeneration control on as soon as possible. You must clean the diesel particulate filter immediately. Failing to do so would cause the diesel particulate filter to become blocked. In both cases, the engine control system will set a service light to inform you to have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer. If there are any issues with the diesel particulate filter, the engine control system will turn on a service light to inform you to have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer. Powertrain fault indicator. How to Interrupt or Cancel Operator Commanded Regeneration If you need to cancel the operator commanded regeneration, press the brake pedal or switch the ignition off to stop the procedure. Depending on the amount of time you allowed the operator commanded regeneration to operate, soot may not have had sufficient time to be eliminated, but the exhaust system and exhaust gas may still be hot. If you shut your vehicle off during operator commanded regeneration, you will notice turbo flutter. This is a normal consequence caused by shutting off a diesel engine during boosted operation and is considered normal. Filter Service and Maintenance Over time, a slight amount of ash will build up in the diesel particulate filter, which is not removed during the regeneration process. The filter may need to be removed for ash cleaning at approximately 119900 mi (193,000 km) or greater, actual mileage can vary greatly depending upon engine and vehicle operating conditions. The filter may need to be replaced at approximately 248500 mi (400,000 km) depending upon vehicle operating conditions. Service engine soon indicator. Resonator and Tailpipe Assembly Maintenance WARNINGS Failure to maintain the functional holes, in the tailpipe section of the exhaust, clean and free of debris or foreign material may result in the holes becoming blocked or plugged. Do not modify or remove the tail-pipe section. Blocked or plugged holes or removal/modification of the system could result in elevated exhaust gas temperatures which may result in vehicle/property damage or personal injury. 129 Transit (TTH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 03/2014, Third Printing