DPF burn whilst in Low Range??

[Mudnut]

I spent the weekend crawling through 500mm grass whilst on a cattle station in Georgetown. A lot of it was in low range, and had "Off Road" mode activated. I know "Wade" mode turns off DPF burns, but does Off Road mode turn off DPF? I didn't want to start a fire, but also didn't want to turn off the cooling fans which the Wade mode does. Should be part of the programming as far as I am concerned.

 

[rovie]

I spent the weekend crawling through 500mm grass whilst on a cattle station in Georgetown. A lot of it was in low range, and had "Off Road" mode activated. I know "Wade" mode turns off DPF burns, but does Off Road mode turn off DPF? I didn't want to start a fire, but also didn't want to turn off the cooling fans which the Wade mode does. Should be part of the programming as far as I am concerned.

I have the same concern. Now that everything is so dry, there's a big risk of igniting the tall grass and branches in the forest if they brush under the vehicle.

 

[landmannnn]

For most vehicles, DPF regeneration only happens when certain conditions have all been met, for example 2k+ rpm and over 90kph and exhaust gas over a certain temperature and for 20 minutes.
I can't see that the Grenadier would be any different, but can't say for sure.

 

[TheDocAUS]

For most vehicles, DPF regeneration only happens when certain conditions have all been met, for example 2k+ rpm and over 90kph and exhaust gas over a certain temperature and for 20 minutes.
I can't see that the Grenadier would be any different, but can't say for sure.

Grenadier is different (at least my AU Spec Diesel is), my DPF burn off triggers on local trips around 50kph for less than 10 minutes. Then I extend the drive, when I can, to let the burn off complete.

 

[globalgregors]

For most vehicles, DPF regeneration only happens when certain conditions have all been met, for example 2k+ rpm and over 90kph and exhaust gas over a certain temperature and for 20 minutes.
I can't see that the Grenadier would be any different, but can't say for sure.

Unfortunately no… no such mechanism to suspend regen at low speeds.

 

[TheDocAUS]

Unfortunately no… no such mechanism to suspend regen at low speeds.

It is a serious fire danger in parts of Australia with dried spinefex. Many other countries would have a similar risk in summer.

INEOS really needs to action this serious risk. INEOS please prioritise this fix.

 

[DaveB]

Grenadier is different, my DPF burn off trigger on local trips around 50kph for less than 10 minutes. Then I extend the drive, when I can, to let the burn off complete.

Grenadier is different (at least my AU Spec Diesel is), my DPF burn off triggers on local trips around 50kph for less than 10 minutes. Then I extend the drive, when I can, to let the burn off complete.

Mine triggers after I have driven home from Hervey Bay.
About 15 kms at 100 kmh and she starts up.
Finishes about 10-15 minutes after I park at home.

 

[TheDocAUS]

Mine triggers after I have driven home from Hervey Bay.
About 15 kms at 100 kmh and she starts up.
Finishes about 10-15 minutes after I park at home.

More than once I have driven out of my driveway after returning home, to let the burn complete.

I would like to be warned about a burn, at around say 85%, and be able to start it or delay it.

 

[globalgregors]

More than once I have driven out of my driveway after returning, home to let the burn complete.

I would like to be warned about a burn, at around say 85%, and be able to start it or delay it.

Yeah, it would definitely be handy to be able to defer it. Even by only 6-12 operating hours.

 

[Clark Kent]

Yeah, it would definitely be handy to be able to defer it. Even by only 6-12 operating hours.

Ford has been paying attention. A manual regeneration button will be fitted to the 2026 Ranger Super Duty.

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'After consultation with key end-users of the Ranger SD, Ford has fitted the vehicle with a manual DPF re-gen button – so the re-gen can be done when the vehicle is in a safe place, not, for example, when parked on dry grass when the heat generated could start a fire. DPF regenerations in regular Rangers are done automatically when required and are usually unknown to the vehicle operator.'