I now have 1,500 miles on my new Ford Super Duty. I have noticed that about every 200 to 250 miles a message appears in the guage cluster indicating "cleaning exhaust filter". Immediatly the fuel consumption increases substantially. I reset a trip odometer once when this happened. It took 28 miles at 65 mph and indicated fuel economy during this time was 10.6 mpg. This is driving empty, not towing. Is it normal for this regeneration to occur so often and also to use that much fuel during the regen? My dealer says it is. Maybe that is why I can't get over 15 mpg of mostly empty freeway (except for a quad in the box)travel.

No, it is not normal unless you idle the engine excessively. You can check the idle hours in the message center. It is normal for the exhaust cleaning to run a few times when new, till the computer adjusts. If you are driving normally and not idleing excessively, you very well may have a problem.

I have a 2016 with about 5500 miles. I would say that's normal from what I am seeing.

The 28 miles is what I thought to be a bit much, I have never seen it go near that long.

I think mine cleans the filter about once every 450 miles. I think it may have done it more often when it was new. What axle ratio do you have?

womps wrote:I now have 1,500 miles on my new Ford Super Duty. I have noticed that about every 200 to 250 miles a message appears in the guage cluster indicating "cleaning exhaust filter". Immediatly the fuel consumption increases substantially. I reset a trip odometer once when this happened. It took 28 miles at 65 mph and indicated fuel economy during this time was 10.6 mpg. This is driving empty, not towing. Is it normal for this regeneration to occur so often and also to use that much fuel during the regen? My dealer says it is. Maybe that is why I can't get over 15 mpg of mostly empty freeway (except for a quad in the box)travel.completely normal

Question on 2016 Power Stroke | Good Sam Community

4x4ord
Explorer III
Jul 23, 2016
I'm curious. What value is there in increasing cetane?
Lynnmor
Explorer
Jul 23, 2016
4x4ord wrote:
I'm curious. What value is there in increasing cetane?

A Ford test showed that increased cetane rating resulted in less soot and reduced regens. A higher rated fuel will ignite more readily. I once got a load of low cetane fuel and my 6.7 Ford rattled like the old diesels, adding a cetane booster cured the problem.
nohurry
Explorer
Jul 23, 2016
Womps, you're only at 1500 miles. You really need to just enjoy the truck for a few thousand more miles and let it learn how you drive, and use it. Mileage will get better, and the truck should know when to regen on its own. Work it hard, and you will see very few regens messages, they will be passive. Freeway cruise empty a lot, and your going to see more, but I for sure wouldn't worry about it, or bother the dealer until at least 5k miles, then re-evaluate. I have seen mileage stated from owners here, and on the Ford truck enthusiasts site that have varied quite a bit, but most 6.7 trucks average 15-17 overall. Mine gets 19 hwy empty with no wind, 11-12 towing 7k, and I average around 17, but I live in a rural area, don't drive in city traffic much, and it's not my daily driver. I don't worry about regens, I just let em happen when they need to. Good luck.
Silverback98042
Explorer
Jul 23, 2016
What "nohurry" said. What you're experiencing is normal, at least for a truck that isn't broken in yet. Drive it and enjoy it.
Sinton4616
Explorer
Jul 24, 2016
Normal. I've a 2015 with just over 12K miles and am starting to see 17 MPG.
womps
Explorer
Jul 24, 2016
Thanks for the responses and help. As said, I will just enjoy for awhile and let the 6.7 do its thing.

Forum Discussion

Question on 2016 Power Stroke

About Travel Trailer Group

Related Content

Archoil Friction Modifier for Power Stroke Diesels

2020 6.7 Power Stroke w/Steel Pistons

Ford Power Stroke Customer Satisfaction Program 18M01

Power Cord Question

New power outlet question