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Does a Ford Taurus have 2 catalytic converters?

Does a Ford Taurus have 2 catalytic converters?

Basically, there are two types of catalytic converters for Ford Tauruses: three-way and three-way plus air.

Where can I get a catalytic converter for my Ford?

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What is the part number of a catalytic converter?

Catalytic Converter Part Number: 5C3Z-5E212-A Other Names: Converter, Converter Assembly Description: 6.0 turbo diesel.

What are the signs of a catalytic converter problem?

Signs of a Catalytic Converter Problem Engine accelerates poorly or is hard to start. A sulfur or “rotten egg” smell indicates the formation of hydrogen sulfide (H 2S), a likely sign of catalytic converter contamination. If the catalytic converter’s housing is discolored or warped, there may be internal leakage or overheating.

Can a lazy oxygen sensor cause a catalytic converter problem?

You may need to fix other engine problems in order to solve your catalytic converter problem. A lazy oxygen sensor might falsely indicate a catalytic converter problem, yet not set a DTC for itself. A technician can determine if the sensor is responding as it should.

What should the temperature of a catalytic converter be?

Many drivers simply don’t push their vehicles hard enough to heat the catalytic converter to its most-efficient temperature—between 800 °F (426 °C) and 1,832 °F (1,000 °C)—leading to premature failure.

Is the catalytic converter part of the exhaust system?

Benjamin Jerew is an ASE-certified Master Automobile Technician with over a decade of experience in auto repair, maintenance, and diagnosis. The catalytic converter is part of the exhaust system, processing all exhaust leaving the engine before it can escape into the atmosphere.

What is the diagnostic code for a catalytic converter?

An illuminated check engine light or malfunction indicator lamp (CEL or MIL) with a catalytic converter diagnostic trouble code (DTC) is the most common catalytic converter problem indicator.

You may need to fix other engine problems in order to solve your catalytic converter problem. A lazy oxygen sensor might falsely indicate a catalytic converter problem, yet not set a DTC for itself. A technician can determine if the sensor is responding as it should.

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