Change Car Particulate Filter (DPF) Ford Fiesta

Change Car Particulate Filter (DPF)

Easy 0h30–1h30 ~50–150£
Estimated time 0h30–1h30
Estimated labour cost ~50–150£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
Fiesta MK IV 1995-2004 5
  • 1.8 D (Endura-DE) Diesel (RTJ)
  • 1.8 D (Endura-DE) Diesel (RTK)
  • 1.8 TD (Endura-DI) Diesel (RTN)
  • 1.8 TD (Endura-DI) Diesel (RTP)
  • 1.8 TD (Endura-DI) Diesel (RTQ)
Fiesta Mk V 2002-2008 5
  • 1.4 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (F6JA)
  • 1.4 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (F6JB)
  • 1.4 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (F6JC)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (HHJA)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (HHJB)
Fiesta Mk VI 2008-2012 11
  • 1.4 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (F6JB)
  • 1.4 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (F6JD)
  • 1.4 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (KVJA)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (HHJC)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (HHJD)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (HHJE)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (HHJF)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (T3JA)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (TZJA)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (TZJB)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (UBJA)
Fiesta Mk VI 2011-2019 7
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (UGJC)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XUJA)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XUJB)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XVJB)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XVJC)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (T3JA)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (TZJA)
Fiesta Mk VII 2016-2025 8
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XUJF)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XUJG)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XUJK)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XUJL)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XUJM)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XUJN)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XWJB)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XWJC)
Check the catalytic converter 0h30
Remove/refit the catalytic converter 0h45–3h30
Renew the catalytic converter 0h45–3h30
Prepare the catalytic converter heat shield for installation* 0h45
Check the diesel particulate filter 0h30
Remove/refit the diesel particulate filter 0h45–3h00
Renew the diesel particulate filter 0h45–3h00
Remove/refit the catalytic converter EURO 5 2h30
Renew the catalytic converter EURO 5 2h30
Remove/refit the diesel particulate filter/catalytic converter assembly 2h00–2h30
Renew the diesel particulate filter/catalytic converter assembly 2h00–2h30
Remove/refit the diesel particulate filter EURO 5 2h30
Renew the diesel particulate filter EURO 5 2h30
Remove/refit the rear catalytic converter 1h30
Renew the rear catalytic converter 1h30

What is a Ford Fiesta particulate filter?

Diesel engines and direct-injection petrol engines produce soot particles. The particulate filter (DPF/GPF) traps these harmful particles as exhaust gases pass through its honeycomb structure. It is placed on the exhaust line after the catalytic converter.

How does the Ford Fiesta particulate filter work?

As soot accumulates, the filter periodically burns off (regenerates) the trapped particles. Active regeneration raises exhaust temperatures to 550–600°C, burning soot to ash. This occurs every 300–500 km during normal motorway driving. Vehicles driven only on short urban trips may not regenerate properly, leading to blockage.

When should you change the Ford Fiesta particulate filter?

The DPF is designed to last 150,000–250,000 km but depends on driving patterns. Signs of needed replacement: DPF warning light, engine in limp mode, excessive exhaust smoke, or diagnostic scan showing excessive back-pressure or failed regeneration cycles.

Can the Ford Fiesta particulate filter be cleaned instead of replaced?

Yes, professional DPF cleaning can restore a blocked filter at a fraction of replacement cost. However, if the filter substrate is cracked, melted, or structurally damaged, replacement is the only option. Never use a DPF removal/delete service — it is illegal and will fail the MOT/emissions test.

Is it difficult to change the Ford Fiesta particulate filter?

Difficulty level 2/5: technically straightforward but physically demanding due to the filter's location and weight. Key steps: raise the vehicle, disconnect pressure sensors, remove exhaust clamps/bolts, lower the old DPF, fit the new one with new gaskets, reconnect sensors, clear fault codes, perform a forced regeneration cycle.

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8 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Fiesta Mk I 1976-1989 1976-1989 0.9 Petrol (TLA), 1.0 Petrol (BL09HTKA), 1.0 Petrol (TKA), 1.1 Petrol (GLA), 1.1 Petrol (GLW), 1.3 Petrol (J3E) Petrol
Fiesta Mk II 1983-1989 1983-1989 1.6 D Diesel (LTB) Diesel
Fiesta Mk III 1989-1997 1989-1997 1.0 Petrol (TLB), 1.1 Petrol (GUE), 1.1i Petrol (G6A), 1.3i Petrol (J6B), 1.3i Petrol (JBC), 1.4i CAT Petrol (F4A), 1.4i Petrol (F6E), 1.4i Petrol (FUF), 1.4i Petrol (FUG), 1.6 8V XR2i Petrol (LJC), 1.6 8V XR2i Petrol (LJD), 1.6 RS Turbo Petrol (LHA), 1.6i (Zetec-E) Petrol (L1G)… Diesel, Petrol
Fiesta MK IV 1995-2004 1995-2004 1.0 Petrol (ZH10JRY), 1.25i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (DHA), 1.25i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (DHB), 1.25i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (DHC), 1.25i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (DHD), 1.25i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (DHE), 1.25i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (DHF), 1.25i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (DHG), 1.3i (Endura-E) Petrol (IS), 1.3i (Endur… Diesel, Petrol
Fiesta Mk V 2002-2008 2002-2008 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (FUJA), 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (FUJB), 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (M7JA), 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (M7JB), 1.3 (Duratec) Petrol (A9JA), 1.3 (Duratec) Petrol (A9JB), 1.3 (Duratec) Petrol (BAJA), 1.4 (Duratec) Petrol (FXJA), 1.4 (Duratec) Petrol (FXJB), 1.4 TDCi (Dura… Diesel, Petrol
Fiesta Mk VI 2008-2012 2008-2012 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (SNJA), 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (SNJB), 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (STJA), 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (STJB), 1.4 (Duratec) Petrol (SPJA), 1.4 (Duratec) Petrol (SPJC), 1.4 , -LPG (Duratec) LPG,Petrol (RTJB), 1.4 LPG (Duratec) LPG,Petrol (RTJA), 1.4 TDCi (Duratorq) Dies… Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Fiesta Mk VI 2011-2019 2011-2019 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (P4JA), 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (P4JB), 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (P4JC), 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (P4JD), 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (XMJA), 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (XMJB), 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (XMJC), 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (XMJD), 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M1JE), 1.0 (EcoBoost) Pe… Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Fiesta Mk VII 2016-2025 2016-2025 1.0 (EcoBoost) Ethanol (E100),Petrol (M0JD), 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (B7JA), 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (B7JC), 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M0JA), 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M0JB), 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M1JL), 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M1JM), 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M1JP), 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M… 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Ethanol (E100), LPG, Petrol

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