Ford Offers Diesel Particulate Filter Systems Across Best-Selling Carlines
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Ford of Europe is making Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) systems available across the heart of its vehicle portfolio - including retro-fit systems for the majority of diesel-powered Ford vehicles already in customer's hands. New Ford Motorcraft retro-fit systems will be available to suit a wide range of older Ford models.
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Ford already offers modern diesel particulate filter (DPF) systems on the new Ford Focus and Focus C-MAX models. A DPF is now standard equipment for Ford's Duratorq 1.6-litre 109 PS TDCi engine, and optional on the 2.0-litre 136 PS variant. These systems rely on the use of a liquid additive to enable diesel particulates to oxidise at relatively low temperatures in the filter.
To satisfy the heavy demand for these DPF-equipped models, particularly in Germany , Ford has increased production as a result of increased availability of DPF systems.
Ford of Europe will also continue to develop advanced DPF systems for its next generation Duratorq TDCi engines with higher torque and power outputs exceeding 110 kW (150 PS).
New 'Coated' DPF for Mondeo
The next Ford product to be equipped in production with a DPF system will be the Ford Mondeo.
Although all Ford Mondeo Duratorq TDCi powertrains meet the most stringent Euro Stage IV emissions standard without a DPF, the popular 85 kW (115 PS) and 96 kW (130 PS) versions of the 2.0-litre, Duratorq TDCi engine will be offered with an optional new 'coated' (C-DPF) system from early 2006. In this system, the internal surface of the filter itself is coated with a catalyst to enable oxidation of particulates in the filter. A liquid additive, therefore, is not required.
The Mondeo Duratorq TDCi with C-DPF will initially be offered in Germany plus the Scandanavian, Austrian, Swiss and French markets. Other markets will follow shortly afterwards, depending on demand which in turn is largely driven by local governmental tax incentives or penalty regulations.
With the Ford Mondeo offering this additive and maintenance-free C-DPF system, Ford will soon offer three different DPF systems across its diesel product range. This demonstrates Ford's commitment to delivering a range of technical solutions, each tailored to the demands of any type of diesel powertrain.
Retro Fit for older Fords
As well as equipping new vehicles with filter systems, Ford of Europe is working on a solution to provide older cars calibrated to the Euro Stage 3 and 4 emissions standards with retrofit DPF systems. Ford will soon begin to market these kits as Ford Motorcraft Retro-Fit systems.
The intention is to offer customers every possible means of support to maintain the residual value of their vehicles while providing them with potential tax benefits as national governments take action on diesel particulate filter regulations.
National tax incentives and regulations in individual markets for diesel particulate filter systems will determine the future of Ford's supply plans for this third filter system variation.
Unlike the closed ceramic filter body used in the volume production models, the Motorcraft Retro-Fit kit consists of a wrapped metal foil system with trap pockets to filter the flow of emission gasses.
Because the complex process of filter regeneration cannot be achieved through variations in the engine management system due to differences in injection strategies, for example, the Motorcraft Retro-Fit system relies on the filter's natural regenerative capabilities under higher load conditions.
The Ford Motorcraft Retro-Fit system has therefore been designed to be open, to allow the engine continuous and unrestricted operation even with a fully loaded filter. The overall efficiency of this filter system has been determined to be between 30 and 40 percent.
The Motorcraft Retro-Fit systems are being developed for the volume diesel models of all Ford vehicle lines. Ford intends to offer these aftermarket kits in any market where there is potentially significant demand. Full details of vehicle application, market availability and pricing will be issued prior to launch in relevant markets.
- Ford of Europe to offer diesel particulate filter systems for selected powertrains across its best-selling carlines
- Increased capacity for Focus and Focus C-MAX DPF systems to meet customer demand
- Mondeo to get 'coated' DPF in production from early 2006
- New Ford Motorcraft Retro-Fit system will be made available for diesel-powered Ford vehicles already in customer hands
Ford of Europe is making Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) systems available across the heart of its vehicle portfolio - including retro-fit systems for the majority of diesel-powered Ford vehicles already in customer's hands. New Ford Motorcraft retro-fit systems will be available to suit a wide range of older Ford models.
(Click on the photo to enlarge. High resolution versions are available)
Ford already offers modern diesel particulate filter (DPF) systems on the new Ford Focus and Focus C-MAX models. A DPF is now standard equipment for Ford's Duratorq 1.6-litre 109 PS TDCi engine, and optional on the 2.0-litre 136 PS variant. These systems rely on the use of a liquid additive to enable diesel particulates to oxidise at relatively low temperatures in the filter.
To satisfy the heavy demand for these DPF-equipped models, particularly in Germany , Ford has increased production as a result of increased availability of DPF systems.
Ford of Europe will also continue to develop advanced DPF systems for its next generation Duratorq TDCi engines with higher torque and power outputs exceeding 110 kW (150 PS).
New 'Coated' DPF for Mondeo
The next Ford product to be equipped in production with a DPF system will be the Ford Mondeo.
Although all Ford Mondeo Duratorq TDCi powertrains meet the most stringent Euro Stage IV emissions standard without a DPF, the popular 85 kW (115 PS) and 96 kW (130 PS) versions of the 2.0-litre, Duratorq TDCi engine will be offered with an optional new 'coated' (C-DPF) system from early 2006. In this system, the internal surface of the filter itself is coated with a catalyst to enable oxidation of particulates in the filter. A liquid additive, therefore, is not required.
The Mondeo Duratorq TDCi with C-DPF will initially be offered in Germany plus the Scandanavian, Austrian, Swiss and French markets. Other markets will follow shortly afterwards, depending on demand which in turn is largely driven by local governmental tax incentives or penalty regulations.
With the Ford Mondeo offering this additive and maintenance-free C-DPF system, Ford will soon offer three different DPF systems across its diesel product range. This demonstrates Ford's commitment to delivering a range of technical solutions, each tailored to the demands of any type of diesel powertrain.
Retro Fit for older Fords
As well as equipping new vehicles with filter systems, Ford of Europe is working on a solution to provide older cars calibrated to the Euro Stage 3 and 4 emissions standards with retrofit DPF systems. Ford will soon begin to market these kits as Ford Motorcraft Retro-Fit systems.
The intention is to offer customers every possible means of support to maintain the residual value of their vehicles while providing them with potential tax benefits as national governments take action on diesel particulate filter regulations.
National tax incentives and regulations in individual markets for diesel particulate filter systems will determine the future of Ford's supply plans for this third filter system variation.
Unlike the closed ceramic filter body used in the volume production models, the Motorcraft Retro-Fit kit consists of a wrapped metal foil system with trap pockets to filter the flow of emission gasses.
Because the complex process of filter regeneration cannot be achieved through variations in the engine management system due to differences in injection strategies, for example, the Motorcraft Retro-Fit system relies on the filter's natural regenerative capabilities under higher load conditions.
The Ford Motorcraft Retro-Fit system has therefore been designed to be open, to allow the engine continuous and unrestricted operation even with a fully loaded filter. The overall efficiency of this filter system has been determined to be between 30 and 40 percent.
The Motorcraft Retro-Fit systems are being developed for the volume diesel models of all Ford vehicle lines. Ford intends to offer these aftermarket kits in any market where there is potentially significant demand. Full details of vehicle application, market availability and pricing will be issued prior to launch in relevant markets.
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