Recent update...the tech at the dealer tells me..they flashed a new update..still regerating every 35 miles. My question...if they don't get this fixed..will the Sparton program signal it's own regeneration at a more appropriate interval? Will it completely take over and replace all of Fords'...

dpas 1973....at no load ours gets about 10.4 mpg but w/ a loaded 26' enclosed car trailer ours gets about 7.8 mpg. As far as the flat response, before the first dealer flash, it was strong at all rpm's...after the first dealer flash, it's dead until about 2000 rpm, then is great. After a year...

An update to my original post....now a year later..the dealer threw up their hands and blew me off and so much as said I don't have a problem, that it's within acceptable parameters. The trucks performance has deteriorated to the point it regenerates every 38 miles "cleaning exhaust filter". The...

blacksnapon- Thanks for hanging with me on this. I have considered that I may be getting fed wrong info from the dealer which is one reason for me to post, in an effort to explore real-world experiences. But with the dealer tech and the factory tech giving the line, where do I go for...

Thank you for the input. The local dealer tech had and drove my truck for 2 solid days on at least 3 occasions. The Factory Tech came in and they both devoted 1 whole day driving and analizing. The fact is that is was a change that was recognized after the upgrade. As far as fuel source---We...

Dave- I knew of one upgrade that we recieved labeled as a recall from Ford. It mentioned 2 injectors I think. In visiting with the diesel tech at the dealership---after the Factory Tech was there yesterday--Our dealer Tech told me there was another one performed when the truck was taken in for...

Guys, I'm new to the forum and we love our truck. However, I was motivated to join the forum for some answers and some advice concerning what Ford has done since we purchased it in Oct of 08. After a factory upgrade late spring of this year, we noticed a change in power/response at lower rpm's...