Newer diesel with least problems
Thinking about a newer diesel truck to replace my very trustworthy 2000 7.3 Ford F250. However from all the horror stories of failures I have recently read I am very concerned about long term reliabi...
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Here's a pretty good article that also highlights some reasons why they have issues.
https://autoexpert.com.au/posts/the-truth-about-diesel-particulate-filter-problems-dpf-problems
First generation are mostly a problem due to bad sensors and poor software that says when to Regen. Second generation trucks aren't as bad, but also use DEF fluid. I feel like they are years away from having the real solution. I'm old enough to remember catalytic converters failing dramatically. They still fail but not like before. Like that it's a result of an EPA regulation that was way ahead of a solution.
When they fail you have at least reduced power, not a good problem with a load going up mtns.
https://autoexpert.com.au/posts/the-truth-about-diesel-particulate-filter-problems-dpf-problems
First generation are mostly a problem due to bad sensors and poor software that says when to Regen. Second generation trucks aren't as bad, but also use DEF fluid. I feel like they are years away from having the real solution. I'm old enough to remember catalytic converters failing dramatically. They still fail but not like before. Like that it's a result of an EPA regulation that was way ahead of a solution.
When they fail you have at least reduced power, not a good problem with a load going up mtns.
