Galaxy diesel power loss and smoke

My 2000 Ford Galaxy diesel has lost power, and there's smoke from the exhaust when I accelerate. It's done 56088 km. Could it be the DPF?

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Sounds like DPF alright. Is the engine light on? Could also be a sensor fault messing with fuel efficiency and causing excessive backpressure. Have you tried any DPF cleaning solutions?

The engine light is on. I haven't tried any DPF cleaning solutions yet. Is there a specific sensor I should check? I want to be sure before I consider DPF cleaning. Can I diagnose a sensor fault without special tools?

Okay, engine light plus those symptoms pretty much confirms it. Without proper diagnostic tools, pinpointing the exact sensor is tricky. It's probably best to take it to a workshop for proper diagnosis. Continuing to drive it could cause further damage.

I took it to a garage, and they said the DPF was defective. The repair, including replacement, cost 1550€.

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