DEF Info for 2011 6.7L

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Subject: COMING SOON - Motorcraft Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)

The following information is provided to prepare Dealerships for the launch of the new 6.7L Diesel engine in the 2011 F-Super Duty. A more detailed communication will be released in January, 2010 once the new Motorcraft Diesel Exhaust Fluid is released for ordering.

WHAT IS DEF?
A non-hazardous clear fluid (67% deionized water / 33% chemically pure Urea) that is injected into the diesel exhaust system to reduce NOx emissions.

WHY DEF?

Required for the 2011 model year F-Super Duty 6.7L Ford diesel to meet 2010 EPA emission regulations
For use with competitive make vehicles using a SCR (selective catalytic reduction) system
The majority of diesel (light and heavy duty) manufacturers will use DEF to meet the new requirements
PART ORDERING
A communication will be sent in early January to announce product ordering details. In general:

DEF is a supplier direct ship product, similar to Motorcraft Coolant & Refrigerant
Dealers can order product directly or through their facing Ford Authorized Distributors
FADs will have product by late January (prior to dealers receiving vehicles)
KEY DATES

Motorcraft Diesel Exhaust Fluid will be available to order early January 2010
Super Duty Job1 is January 18, 2010
Super Duty "ok to buy" is March 8, 2010 1st day for dealer to sell.

MOTORCRAFT PACKAGE OFFERINGS
Part Number Package Size Dispenser
PM-27-1G 1-gallon Bottle Fast fill - no spill nozzle included
PM-27-J 2.5-gallon Jug Fast fill - no spill nozzle included
PM-27-D 55-gallon Drum Pumping equipment required (Rotunda)
PM-27-T 275-gallon Tote Pumping equipment required (Rotunda)


DISPENSING EQUIPMENT

55-gallon drums and 275-gallon totes will require specialized pumping equipment offered by Rotunda.
Look for special pricing in the Rotunda 2010 NADA Promotion with pricing effective January 1 – March 31, 2010.

ROTUNDA DEF DISPENSING EQUIPMENT OFFERINGS
Part Number Description Price
256-00167 DEF 55 Gallon Drum Dispensing System – Electric $1,399.00
256-00168 DEF 275 Gallon IBC Tote Dispensing System - Electric $1,599.00


ACTION REQUIRED

Familiarize yourself, and your employees, with Motorcraft Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
Plan to order DEF to ensure availability for your customers
Capitalize on the lowest cost per gallon cost of purchasing 55-gallon drums or 275-gallon totes
1 & 2.5-gallon containers are recommended for consumers wishing to have DEF on hand
Order as soon as available. Dealers with inventory of Motorcraft DEF will have their contact information placed on the Department of Energy (DOE) DEF locator website. http://www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/locator/def/
Ford will be providing this information to the DOE based on dealer inventories of DEF verified purchases in early January 2010.
FAQ
Why use Motorcraft DEF?
Motorcraft DEF is API certified, meeting ISO22241, and is the only fluid approved and recommended by Ford Motor Company. Inferior product may result in costly damage to the SCR system. System damage as a result of inferior fluid is not eligible for warranty reimbursement.

How is the vehicle filled with DEF?
The fluid is supplied through a fill port located next to the diesel fuel fill port; it has a blue cap clearly marked for diesel exhaust fluid.

What is the capacity of the vehicle DEF tank?
The DEF tanks have a five to six gallon capacity, depending on the vehicle configuration.

How frequently will DEF need to be replenished?
The system is designed to last approximately 7,500 miles between fill ups, coinciding with the oil & filter change interval. However, depending on customer use, replenishment may need to occur more frequently.
Is there a DEF tank level gauge?
The vehicle instrument cluster will provide indication of fluid level in the DEF tank, as well as provide warning messages when the DEF is low and needs to be refilled.

Can the vehicle be operated without DEF?
The vehicle will not operate properly without DEF. When the vehicle DEF monitoring system detects no DEF is available, the vehicle initially goes into a speed limiting mode and then progresses into an idle only mode.

How should DEF inventory be stored?
DEF should be stored out of direct sunlight in temperatures between 23F and 86F (-5C and 30C)

Freezing point is 12F (-11C)
Prolonged storage at higher temperatures will cause DEF to breakdown reducing shelf life.
Storing DEF at 86F reduces shelf life to approximately 12months.
Can DEF freeze in the vehicle?
Yes. However, Ford Motor Company vehicles have a tank and line heater to ensure the vehicle operates in extremely cold climates.
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ENGINEERING INSIGHT
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
Storage of DEF
• DEF is over 60 percent water,
which means the fluid is
temperature sensitive
• DEF has a freezing point of
12 degrees F (-11 degrees C)
and should not be stored at
or below this temperature
• Storing DEF at temperatures
higher than 86 degrees F
(30 degrees C) can reduce
shelf life
• The urea in DEF starts
to decompose (breaks
down) into ammonia at
temperatures above
122 degrees F (50 degrees C),
so care should be taken using
DEF in hot environments
Operational Characteristics
of DEF
• DEF expands when it
freezes; however, DEF tanks
and packaging are designed
to allow for expansion of
the fluid
• The SCR system allows the
vehicle to start without urea
flowing (DEF frozen)
• After the vehicle is started,
the heated reservoir, supply
module and supply line will
cause the fluid to thaw and
resume flow through the
system
DEF Maintenance
• DEF must be replenished in order to maintain
operation of the vehicle
• Failure to refill the DEF tank will result in
reduced engine speeds as the tank approaches
empty and eventually forced engine idle when
the tank is depleted
• The system includes a number of audible
warnings and cluster messages beginning at
approximately 800 miles before the tank is
empty to notify the driver of the current DEF
tank status
• Under normal operation, the DEF should only
require filling concurrent with the recommended
oil change intervals
• DEF refill may be required by the operator under
some conditions, depending on duty cycle and
operator behavior
– Motorcraft® DEF is widely available in 1- and
2.5-gal. bottles for customer use
– Ford recommends using only API-certified DEF
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randy
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Ford Fleet/Comm Truck Mngr. Custom F-650 Trucks, Shelby GT500 & KR Mustangs. 406 544-6891 fordfun_mt@charter.net Thanks Randy

 

Good info and excellent first post! I was kind of wondering how this situation was going to play out... Not preferred to have a new rig that stops running because Urea isn't available yet.