Change Car Particulate Filter (DPF) Ford Transit Custom

Change Car Particulate Filter (DPF)

Easy 0h45–16h00 ~75–1600£
Estimated time 0h45–16h00
Estimated labour cost ~75–1600£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
Transit Custom 2013-2023 32
  • 2.0 mHEV TDCi (EcoBlue) 48V (MHEV),Diesel (BCFC)
  • 2.0 mHEV TDCi (EcoBlue) 48V (MHEV),Diesel (BCFD)
  • 2.0 mHEV TDCi (EcoBlue) 48V (MHEV),Diesel (BJFC)
  • 2.0 mHEV TDCi (EcoBlue) 48V (MHEV),Diesel (BKFC)
  • 2.0 mHEV TDCi (EcoBlue) 48V (MHEV),Diesel (BKFD)
  • 2.0 mHEV TDCi (EcoBlue) 48V (MHEV),Diesel (BLFC)
  • 2.0 mHEV TDCi (EcoBlue) 48V (MHEV),Diesel (BLFD)
  • 2.0 TDCi (EcoBlue) 48V (MHEV),Diesel (P0FB)
  • 2.0 TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (BCFA)
  • 2.0 TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (BCFB)
  • 2.0 TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (BCFF)
  • 2.0 TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (BJFA)
  • 2.0 TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (BJFB)
  • 2.0 TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (BKFA)
  • 2.0 TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (BKFB)
  • 2.0 TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (BLFA)
  • 2.0 TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (BLFB)
  • 2.0 TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (P0FA)
  • 2.0 TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (YLF6)
  • 2.0 TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (YLFA)
  • 2.0 TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (YLFS)
  • 2.0 TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (YMF6)
  • 2.0 TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (YMFA)
  • 2.0 TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (YMFS)
  • 2.0 TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (YNF6)
  • 2.0 TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (YNFA)
  • 2.0 TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (YNFS)
  • 2.0 TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (YNR6)
  • 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (CVFF)
  • 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (CYFF)
  • 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (DRFF)
  • 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (DRFG)
Transit Custom 2023-2025 7
  • 2.0 EcoBlue Diesel (BCFA)
  • 2.0 EcoBlue Diesel (BFJA)
  • 2.0 EcoBlue Diesel (BJAA)
  • 2.0 EcoBlue Diesel (BJFA)
  • 2.0 EcoBlue Diesel (BKAA)
  • 2.0 EcoBlue Diesel (BKFA)
  • 2.0 EcoBlue Diesel (BKFB)
Remove/refit the catalytic converter 3h30
Renew the catalytic converter 3h30
Remove/refit the diesel particulate filter 3h30
Renew the diesel particulate filter 3h30
Prepare the catalytic converter heat shield for installation* 0h45
Carry out the diesel particulate filter regeneration procedure 1h30
Check/top up the diesel particulate filter fuel additive 0h30
Remove/refit the catalytic converter VMT6, Front-wheel drive 3h30
Remove/refit the catalytic converter 6F55, Front-wheel drive 3h30
Renew the catalytic converter 6F55, Front-wheel drive 3h30
Renew the catalytic converter VMT6, Front-wheel drive 3h30
Remove/refit the diesel particulate filter 6F55, Front-wheel drive 3h30
Remove/refit the diesel particulate filter VMT6, Front-wheel drive 3h30
Renew the diesel particulate filter VMT6, Front-wheel drive 3h30
Renew the diesel particulate filter 6F55, Front-wheel drive 3h30
Remove/refit the AdBlue tank 1h30–2h00
Drain/refill the AdBlue tank 0h30–0h45
Renew the AdBlue tank 1h30–2h00
Remove/refit the AdBlue system control unit 0h45
Renew the AdBlue system control unit 0h45
Remove/refit the AdBlue injector Manual transmission 2h30
Remove/refit the AdBlue injector Automatic transmission 2h00
Renew the AdBlue injector Manual transmission 2h30
Renew the AdBlue injector Automatic transmission 2h00
Remove/refit the diesel particulate filter fuel additive injector 2h00
Renew the diesel particulate filter fuel additive injector 2h00
Remove/refit the AdBlue tank control unit 1h00
Renew the AdBlue tank control unit 1h00
Remove/refit the rear catalytic converter 1h30
Renew the rear catalytic converter 1h30
Renew the diesel particulate filter fuel additive reservoir 1h30
Remove/refit the diesel particulate filter fuel additive reservoir 1h30
Renew the catalytic converter gasket 3h30
Remove/refit the fuel vaporisation assembly 3h00
Renew the fuel vaporisation assembly 3h00
Remove/refit the fuel vaporisation glow plug 1h00
Renew the fuel vaporisation glow plug 1h00
Remove/refit the fuel vaporisation fuel pump 0h45
Renew the fuel vaporisation fuel pump 0h45
Remove/refit the diesel particulate filter/catalytic converter assembly 3h30
Renew the diesel particulate filter/catalytic converter assembly 3h30
Remove/refit the diesel particulate filter Automatic transmission 16h00
Remove/refit the diesel particulate filter Manual transmission 20h00
Renew the diesel particulate filter Manual transmission 20h00
Renew the diesel particulate filter Automatic transmission 16h00
Remove/refit the AdBlue injector 1h30
Renew the AdBlue injector 1h30

What is a Ford Transit Custom 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 Transit Custom 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 Transit Custom 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 Transit Custom 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 Transit Custom 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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2 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Transit Custom 2013-2023 2013-2023 1.0 (EcoBoost) + Range Extender PHEV Electricity,Petrol (M1FA), 2.0 mHEV TDCi (EcoBlue) 48V (MHEV),Diesel (BCFC), 2.0 mHEV TDCi (EcoBlue) 48V (MHEV),Diesel (BCFD), 2.0 mHEV TDCi (EcoBlue) 48V (MHEV),Diesel (BJFC), 2.0 mHEV TDCi (EcoBlue) 48V (MHEV),Diesel (BKFC), 2.0 mHEV TDCi (… 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Electricity, Petrol
Transit Custom 2023-2025 2023-2025 2.0 EcoBlue Diesel (BCFA), 2.0 EcoBlue Diesel (BFJA), 2.0 EcoBlue Diesel (BJAA), 2.0 EcoBlue Diesel (BJFA), 2.0 EcoBlue Diesel (BKAA), 2.0 EcoBlue Diesel (BKFA), 2.0 EcoBlue Diesel (BKFB) Diesel

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