The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop, who determined the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. Took the car to autozone and they diagnosed a catalytic code. I had told Ford that was the problem before I brought it in and now they want me to re-diagnosed with them out of pocket. This car is only 6 years old. Has had catalytic converter failure in Extended warranty expired at 87, miles, 1, miles ago.
Contacted Ford motor CO. And was told they would not stand behind this defect. I was hoping you could help. I scheduled an appointment to have it checked out at the closest Ford dealership in modesto, CA. As soon as possible. The next available appointment was on Friday Jan 05, , later on that week. Once I took it in, they had diagnosed the problem as being my 3 catalytic converters and my throttle body. The service advisor then told me that he had to check with Ford because he believed that the work was covered under a Ford recall 97e I then asked him why it wasn't covered and he told me because my VIN doesn't show it.
He then asked me to take it up with Ford the actuall company. So I've been doing research on it myself and have come up with a little bit of info. Ford P Symptoms Check Engine Light is on Lack of power from the engine Decreased fuel economy Rotten egg or sulfur smell Ford P Causes Faulty oxygen sensor Worn and internally failing catalytic converter Leak in exhaust system Ford Code P Severity — Moderate While P does not pose a danger to the driver and may not produce any symptoms with issues related to drivability, it can cause severe damage to other components of your Ford if not addressed in a timely manner.
If other codes are present, they must be addressed first. Examine the exhaust system for damage and leaks. Pay close attention to the exhaust manifold, gaskets, and exhaust pipes pre-catalytic converter. If any leaks are found, repair the leak, clear the code, and complete several drive cycles to verify that was the fix. With the Ford running and at normal operating temperature, use the digital multimeter to check the voltage reading of the downstream O2 sensor.
The downstream O2 sensor produces a relatively steady voltage reading of approximately 0. If the voltage of the downstream O2 sensor is constantly jumping between 0. FIXD Team. Previous Post. Next article. You may also like. Hi Ken. Leave a reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published.
More in OBD2 Codes. The Ultimate Guide to Car Fluids. You can try either of these methods in combination with the Italian Tune-Up method. 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. Other engine problems, such as fuel trim running too rich or too lean, oil or coolant burning, or engine misfire problems could all lead to catalytic converter contamination or premature failure. Depending on the extent of the damage already done, fixing engine problems might save the catalytic converter from a meltdown. Exhaust leaks are common and can skew oxygen sensor readings without setting other DTCs.
Worn exhaust gaskets and corroded flex pipes are two common issues that are significantly less expensive and more effective than replacing a catalytic converter. Removing and cleaning the catalytic converter is another potential fix. After removing the catalytic converter, use a pressure washer to blast out any contaminants from the matrix.
Be sure to flush the unit from both ends. Another way to clean the catalytic converter is to soak it overnight in a combination of hot water and degreaser or laundry detergent. This process takes longer but is necessary to dissolve the deposits clogging up your catalytic converter.
After washing or soaking, be sure to dry the catalytic converter completely before reinstalling. Sometimes, the catalytic converter absolutely needs to be replaced like if it's broken internally or melted down. If you have to replace your catalytic converter, make sure it lasts as long as possible with these tips.
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