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Ford Focus petrol particulate filter problems - what should I do?
I purchased a 2018 petrol Ford Focus, changing from a diesel Focus as I had reduced my mileage. Recently, a warning message has appeared telling me that the particulate filter was full. My local Ford dealership have stated that the problem is due to me not using the vehicle enough. This is why I changed from a diesel. Please advise my options and are there newish petrol vehicles that do not have a particulate filter?
Asked on 26 January 2022 by Brian Price
Answered by
Russell Campbell
Petrol particulate filters were first introduced in 2016 and have been standard fit since. They work in a similar way to DPFs (capturing particulate matter and burning it off), but petrol filters do not seem as prone to clogging when the car's only used for short journeys. It's worth seeking the opinion of another garage, although it sounds like you may need to replace the filter.
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