Hi All,
I’m having a dilemma with my 2008 Ford Taurus with approximately 175.000 miles! I received a P0420 code which is Bank 1, Cat not operating correctly. I replaced all 4 O2 sensors however the code returned and is now more frequent than before. The vehicle has California emissions. I have searched and no one seems to sell California (CARB) certified Cats only EPA Federal emission cats. What options do I have? What would happen if I installed a Federal cat?
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California Catalytic Converter Replacement
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opfor2
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California Catalytic Converter Replacement
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Re: California Catalytic Converter Replacement
A Ford dealer near you should be able to provide the correct one. I'm not in CA but I hear they're pretty strict with emissions.
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Other Fords owned: 02 F150 SuperCrew 4x4, 11 F150 EcoBoost, 07 Ranger, 01 F150 XLT, 98 F150 XLT, 96 Thunderbird LX, 95 Escort GT, 86 Mustang LX, 82 Mustang
1992 Mercury Sable GS (good car except for the tranny, sold)
Current: 03 F150 King Ranch SuperCrew
Other Fords owned: 02 F150 SuperCrew 4x4, 11 F150 EcoBoost, 07 Ranger, 01 F150 XLT, 98 F150 XLT, 96 Thunderbird LX, 95 Escort GT, 86 Mustang LX, 82 Mustang
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opfor2
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Re: California Catalytic Converter Replacement
That's the whole point I don't want to deal with the dealer.
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Re: California Catalytic Converter Replacement
You didn’t give any indication of wanting to avoid the dealership in your post. Try known exhaust manufacturer websites and RockAuto, maybe you’ll luck out?? Dealer as a last resort though.
2000 Ford Taurus SEL (excellent car, sold to a friend)
1992 Mercury Sable GS (good car except for the tranny, sold)
Current: 03 F150 King Ranch SuperCrew
Other Fords owned: 02 F150 SuperCrew 4x4, 11 F150 EcoBoost, 07 Ranger, 01 F150 XLT, 98 F150 XLT, 96 Thunderbird LX, 95 Escort GT, 86 Mustang LX, 82 Mustang
1992 Mercury Sable GS (good car except for the tranny, sold)
Current: 03 F150 King Ranch SuperCrew
Other Fords owned: 02 F150 SuperCrew 4x4, 11 F150 EcoBoost, 07 Ranger, 01 F150 XLT, 98 F150 XLT, 96 Thunderbird LX, 95 Escort GT, 86 Mustang LX, 82 Mustang
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opfor2
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Re: California Catalytic Converter Replacement
YES RockAuto sells lost of cats just non for the peoples republic of kalifornia. They only sell the federal epa cats
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Re: California Catalytic Converter Replacement
car-part.com and search cali zip?opfor2 wrote: ↑Fri Nov 29, 2019 10:26 amHi All,
I’m having a dilemma with my 2008 Ford Taurus with approximately 175.000 miles! I received a P0420 code which is Bank 1, Cat not operating correctly. I replaced all 4 O2 sensors however the code returned and is now more frequent than before. The vehicle has California emissions. I have searched and no one seems to sell California (CARB) certified Cats only EPA Federal emission cats. What options do I have? What would happen if I installed a Federal cat?