V50 Engine 2.0D : - 75K service on V50 E4 engine

7050man · Jan 19th, 2008, 19:23

There has been some discussion re the extremely high price of this service on other threads. I've been quoted £1100 form one dealer and just under £900 from another. My thoughts are turning to how I can reduce costs when the the time comes.

A couple of options (with questions) arise.

1: can I do the fitting of the filter and let the dealer carry out the rest (and get the book stamped)?

If so, is the particulate filter easy to fit with only the use of axle stands.?

Is there a Ford equivalent that will undoubtedly be cheaper than the Volvo part?

Is there a pattern part equivalent?

2: has anyone been to a Ford dealership and asked about them fitting the filter and if so what is the price diference (if any)?

3: has anyone had this service carried out by an independant and what was their experience? ie what part did they use (Ford, Volvo, pattern) and any performance issues afterwards.

I'll try and do some digging around myself, but meanwhile if anyone has experiences, recomendations, or advice, then I'd be grateful for your reply.

regards.

Griffsters · Jan 20th, 2008, 10:01

I'm just coming up to this myself so am giving it some thought. I think i'm going to leave to particulate filter until it gives trouble - i may get another 10k or so miles out of it who knows? I've spoken to the Volvo garage and they are happy with that but recommend topping up the additive tank.

I'll be interested in responses to this as well tho as its inevitable that its going to need doing sooner or later - and cheaper the better!

7050man · Jan 27th, 2008, 16:43

Well obviously not too much of an issue for most here due to responses, but I do have a bit more info on costs.

First can not find any pattern part available, so it would have to be a Volvo part that was purchased.

Second, I went to local Ford agent yesterday and asked about cost of 75k service for equivalent Focus. Girl at service desk was very helpful, although she did take ages getting info, partly because she said that they have not carried out many services on cars that have particulate filter.
Ford it appears have not been in the particulate filter game as long as Volvo on these engines.

Anway cost of this service for Focus was £954. I expect that there are going to be a lot of disgruntled Ford owners when this service is due.

Finally, went to parts dept, and cost of filter is £365. Looking at parts diagram, it bolts to the cat filter on the silencer side, so looks awkward to get off unless you have proper lift or pit available

This is similar I think to Volvo price.

Next thing is to price up other car service costs. £900 + every couple of years is no laughing matter for us non corporate drivers.

Jan 19th, 2008, 19:23	#1
7050man Master Member Last Online: Jan 25th, 2019 17:19 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Kent	75K service on V50 E4 engine There has been some discussion re the extremely high price of this service on other threads. I've been quoted £1100 form one dealer and just under £900 from another. My thoughts are turning to how I can reduce costs when the the time comes. A couple of options (with questions) arise. 1: can I do the fitting of the filter and let the dealer carry out the rest (and get the book stamped)? If so, is the particulate filter easy to fit with only the use of axle stands.? Is there a Ford equivalent that will undoubtedly be cheaper than the Volvo part? Is there a pattern part equivalent? 2: has anyone been to a Ford dealership and asked about them fitting the filter and if so what is the price diference (if any)? 3: has anyone had this service carried out by an independant and what was their experience? ie what part did they use (Ford, Volvo, pattern) and any performance issues afterwards. I'll try and do some digging around myself, but meanwhile if anyone has experiences, recomendations, or advice, then I'd be grateful for your reply. regards.

Jan 20th, 2008, 10:01	#2
Griffsters Junior Member Last Online: Dec 10th, 2011 11:08 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rochdale	I'm just coming up to this myself so am giving it some thought. I think i'm going to leave to particulate filter until it gives trouble - i may get another 10k or so miles out of it who knows? I've spoken to the Volvo garage and they are happy with that but recommend topping up the additive tank. I'll be interested in responses to this as well tho as its inevitable that its going to need doing sooner or later - and cheaper the better!

Jan 27th, 2008, 16:43	#3
7050man Master Member Last Online: Jan 25th, 2019 17:19 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Kent	Well obviously not too much of an issue for most here due to responses, but I do have a bit more info on costs. First can not find any pattern part available, so it would have to be a Volvo part that was purchased. Second, I went to local Ford agent yesterday and asked about cost of 75k service for equivalent Focus. Girl at service desk was very helpful, although she did take ages getting info, partly because she said that they have not carried out many services on cars that have particulate filter. Ford it appears have not been in the particulate filter game as long as Volvo on these engines. Anway cost of this service for Focus was £954. I expect that there are going to be a lot of disgruntled Ford owners when this service is due. Finally, went to parts dept, and cost of filter is £365. Looking at parts diagram, it bolts to the cat filter on the silencer side, so looks awkward to get off unless you have proper lift or pit available This is similar I think to Volvo price. Next thing is to price up other car service costs. £900 + every couple of years is no laughing matter for us non corporate drivers.

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