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Well, out of 5 Focuses racking up a total 200,000 km, (70k+70k+40k+15k+40k=235 holy crap!) I finally had a DPFE sensor failure on one of them!

I guess I'm just lucky. :lol:

I knew exactly what it was too. It started driving at very light load around 200rpm, I got a slight bucking, power loss. It slowly got worse and worse, finally threw a light. I knew it was the EGR system, and was pertty sure it was the DPFE. Sure enough...

Is it just coincidence they just *happened* to have the parts in stock? ;)

Never had one either....I have about 100,000 kms on the two focuses.

never had one either 4 years 96,000 km :)

Mine went about 130,000 km...and that's for a 2002!

I guess it's kinda reassuring that anyone with a 2002 or later seem to have fewer DPFE problems than with the 2000 and 2001 owners. However, still having this problem is a sign that it's a sore spot in this car's lineage. (That, and rear wheel bearings.)

Welcome to the DPFE club. :lol:

Wow... when can I be a part of the club?

If my DPFE ever goes, I think I might just save the hassle, and just disable the EGR... especially since I seem to have one of the few 2002 with 2001 parts on it.

Apparently the DPFE system is Ford's NUMBER 1 warranty problem, and it affects many vehicle lines, not just Focus. My company supplies EGR systems to Ford, and there's a big push to develop a new technology to do away with the DPFE system because it's so bad.

If you get rid of your EGR system, you'll lose 2-4mpg. Just so you know.

P-51,May 24 2004, 10:46 AM Wrote:Apparently the DPFE system is Ford's NUMBER 1 warranty problem, and it affects many vehicle lines, not just Focus. My company supplies EGR systems to Ford, and there's a big push to develop a new technology to do away with the DPFE system because it's so bad.

If you get rid of your EGR system, you'll lose 2-4mpg. Just so you know.

From what I'm told, the Lincoln LS is one of the main products affected aside from the Focus.

GapBoyPCS,May 25 2004, 12:28 AM Wrote:From what I'm told, the Lincoln LS is one of the main products affected aside from the Focus.

Lincoln LS? Nope...not even listed in the very extensive TSB below.
In case anyone's curious, here's the vehicle list for TSB# 04-3-1 for updated DPFE sensors...

Model Year Vehicle Line Engine Part
2001 Econoline 4.6L SOHC 2M5Z-9J460-AA (Kit)
2001-2002 Escape 3.0L DOHC 2M5Z-9J460-AA (Kit)
2001-2002 Expedition 4.6L SOHC 2M5Z-9J460-AA (Kit)
2001-2002 Explorer Sport 4.0L SOHC 2M5Z-9J460-AA (Kit)
2001-2002 Explorer Sport Trac 4.0L SOHC 2M5Z-9J460-AA (Kit)
2001 Explorer USPS 4.0L SOHC 2M5Z-9J460-AA (Kit)
2001-2002 Focus 2.0L Zetec 2M5Z-9J460-AA (Kit)
2001-2002 F-Series 4.6L SOHC 2M5Z-9J460-AA (Kit)
2001-2002 Ranger 4.0L SOHC 2M5Z-9J460-AA (Kit)
2001-2002 Taurus/Sable 3.0L OHV and FFV 2M5Z-9J460-AA (Kit)
2001-2002 Windstar 3.8L OHV 2M5Z-9J460-AA (Kit)
2001-2002 Cougar 2.5L DOHC 4U7Z-9J460-AA
2001-2002 Crown Victoria/Grand Marquis 4.6L SOHC 4U7Z-9J460-AA
2001-2002 Econoline 4.2L OHV 4U7Z-9J460-AA
2001-2002 Escape 2.0L Zetec 4U7Z-9J460-AA
2002 Explorer/Mountaineer 4.0L SOHC, 4.6L SOHC 4U7Z-9J460-AA
2001-2002 F-Series 4.2L OHV 4U7Z-9J460-AA
2001-2002 Mustang 3.8L OHV 4U7Z-9J460-AA
2000-2002 Taurus/Sable 3.0L DOHC 4U7Z-9J460-AA
2001-2002 Town Car 4.6L SOHC 4U7Z-9J460-AA

I've had mine replaced 3 times within 30,000km. I think they may have finally improved the replacement part as I've gone one year and 15,000 more km without trouble.

why does it say 2001-2002 focus.. does the 00' not have the same problem?

60,000km on a 2000 and 31,000km on the 2003 and not an issue for me yet!!

The only issue Im having right now is that my fuel filter is ready to be changed cause the car is dam chuggin at low speeds.