Catalytic Converter
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Catalytic Converter
I have a 2008 Gas F250. It has 56,000 miles. The Catalytic Converters are knocking loudly, so I bring it to the dealership, and they tell me its not covered under my "PLATINUM" extended warranty and that it is gonna cost over 2000 dollars.
Any advice on what to do???
I had a tire problem/question on here a while back, and you guys saved me much money and time. Thanks for the help!!!
Any advice on what to do???
I had a tire problem/question on here a while back, and you guys saved me much money and time. Thanks for the help!!!
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It happened to me at 13,000 miles
The same thing happened to me at 13,000 miles. but they replaced it under warranty. I havent looked at the manual but I thought emissions equipment was warrantied for longer than 50,000 miles. Anyway, we never found the exact cause but so far 26,434 on it and no problems yet. I've been towing a 9000 lb (loaded) travel trailer since 1000 miles.
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EPA guidelines state that OBD-II equipped vehicles are covered for 8 years/80,000 miles. Up till 2004, vehicles over 8600 lbs GVW were excluded, but after that, they were required to conform to OBD-II requirements, which I would suspect would also mean the warranty should be extended. I do not recall seeing any weight based exclusions, it only stated OBD-II equipped. If in doubt, check your owners manual, it should clearly state what is covered and for how long.
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actually I forgot it was a 250 that has an emissions warranty of 5 50,000 you would be better off going to a muffler shop they can usually do cats for a lot cheaper
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Make sure the guys at the muffler shop get a converter for vehicles over 8000lbs because if they put in one from a 1/2 ton truck it will probably plug up again, especially if you tow a lot. My GVW is 9400 (2009 f250 5.4 auto c.c. 4x4 w/camper package) according to the sticker on the door.
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Your 2008 Warranty Guide can be downloaded in PDF format here:
http://www.motorcraftservice.com/pub.../08frdwa3e.pdf
Here is a quote:
EMISSIONS DEFECT WARRANTY COVERAGE
During the warranty coverage period, Ford Motor Company warrants
that:
• your vehicle or engine is designed, built, and equipped to meet - at
the time it is sold - the emissions regulations of the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA).
• your vehicle or engine is free from defects in factory-supplied materials
or workmanship that could prevent it from conforming with applicable
EPA regulations.
• you will not be charged for diagnosis, repair, replacement, or adjustment
of defective emissions-related parts listed under What is Covered?
on pages 20-21.
The warranty coverage period for:
• Passenger cars, light duty trucks (vehicles with a GVWR of 8,500
pounds or less)
— 8 years or 80,000 miles (whichever occurs first) for catalytic converter,
onboard emissions diagnostic device, natural gas vehicle (NGV)
module (Bi-fuel/CNG), electronic emission control unit, and transmission
control module;
— 3 years or 36,000 miles (whichever occurs first) for all other covered
parts.
• Heavy duty vehicles (vehicles with a gross vehicle weight over 8,500
pounds)
— 5 years or 100,000 miles (whichever occurs first) for covered diesel
engine parts;
— 5 years or 50,000 miles (whichever occurs first) for all other covered
parts.
See WHAT IS COVERED for list of covered parts.
WHAT IS COVERED?
These parts are covered by both the Emissions Defect Warranty and the
Emissions Performance Warranty.
List of Parts Covered by Emissions Warranties For Cars,
Light Duty Trucks and Heavy Duty Vehicles
• Air Flow Sensor
• Air/Fuel Feedback Control
System and Sensors
• Air Induction System
• Attitude Compensation System
• Catalytic Converter
• Cold Start Enrichment System
• Cold Start Fuel Injector
• Controls for Deceleration
• Electronic Ignition System
• Exhaust Pipe (Manifold to
Catalyst)
• Electronic Engine Control
Sensors and Switches
• Electronic Engine Control
Unit (ECU)
• Emissions Labels
• Evaporative Emission Control
System
• Exhaust Gas Recirculation
(EGR) System
• Exhaust Heat Control Valve
• Exhaust Manifold
• Exhaust Pipe (Manifold to
Catalyst)
• Fuel Filler Cap and Neck
Restrictor
• Fuel Injection System
• Fuel Injector Supply Manifold
• Fuel Sensor (1)
• Fuel Tank (non diesel only)
• Fuel Tank Pressure Control
Valve (1)
• High Voltage Battery (HEV)
• Idle Air Bypass Valve
• Ignition Coil and/or Control Module
• Intake Manifold
• Intercooler Assembly -
Engine Charger
• Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(MIL)/On-Board Diagnostic
(OBD) System
• NGV module (Bi-fuel/CNG)
• PCV system and Oil Filler Cap
• Secondary Air Injection System
• Spark Control Components
• Spark Plugs and Ignition Wires
• Supercharger Assembly
• Synchronizer Assembly
• Thermostat
• Throttle Body Assembly (MFI)
• Transmission Control Module
(TCM)
• Turbocharger Assembly
• Vacuum Distribution System
(1) Flex Fuel Vehicle Only
Bottom line, you're probably over 8500 lbs GVW so you fall under the 50k miles rule. Check your door sticker to make sure.
http://www.motorcraftservice.com/pub.../08frdwa3e.pdf
Here is a quote:
EMISSIONS DEFECT WARRANTY COVERAGE
During the warranty coverage period, Ford Motor Company warrants
that:
• your vehicle or engine is designed, built, and equipped to meet - at
the time it is sold - the emissions regulations of the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA).
• your vehicle or engine is free from defects in factory-supplied materials
or workmanship that could prevent it from conforming with applicable
EPA regulations.
• you will not be charged for diagnosis, repair, replacement, or adjustment
of defective emissions-related parts listed under What is Covered?
on pages 20-21.
The warranty coverage period for:
• Passenger cars, light duty trucks (vehicles with a GVWR of 8,500
pounds or less)
— 8 years or 80,000 miles (whichever occurs first) for catalytic converter,
onboard emissions diagnostic device, natural gas vehicle (NGV)
module (Bi-fuel/CNG), electronic emission control unit, and transmission
control module;
— 3 years or 36,000 miles (whichever occurs first) for all other covered
parts.
• Heavy duty vehicles (vehicles with a gross vehicle weight over 8,500
pounds)
— 5 years or 100,000 miles (whichever occurs first) for covered diesel
engine parts;
— 5 years or 50,000 miles (whichever occurs first) for all other covered
parts.
See WHAT IS COVERED for list of covered parts.
WHAT IS COVERED?
These parts are covered by both the Emissions Defect Warranty and the
Emissions Performance Warranty.
List of Parts Covered by Emissions Warranties For Cars,
Light Duty Trucks and Heavy Duty Vehicles
• Air Flow Sensor
• Air/Fuel Feedback Control
System and Sensors
• Air Induction System
• Attitude Compensation System
• Catalytic Converter
• Cold Start Enrichment System
• Cold Start Fuel Injector
• Controls for Deceleration
• Electronic Ignition System
• Exhaust Pipe (Manifold to
Catalyst)
• Electronic Engine Control
Sensors and Switches
• Electronic Engine Control
Unit (ECU)
• Emissions Labels
• Evaporative Emission Control
System
• Exhaust Gas Recirculation
(EGR) System
• Exhaust Heat Control Valve
• Exhaust Manifold
• Exhaust Pipe (Manifold to
Catalyst)
• Fuel Filler Cap and Neck
Restrictor
• Fuel Injection System
• Fuel Injector Supply Manifold
• Fuel Sensor (1)
• Fuel Tank (non diesel only)
• Fuel Tank Pressure Control
Valve (1)
• High Voltage Battery (HEV)
• Idle Air Bypass Valve
• Ignition Coil and/or Control Module
• Intake Manifold
• Intercooler Assembly -
Engine Charger
• Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(MIL)/On-Board Diagnostic
(OBD) System
• NGV module (Bi-fuel/CNG)
• PCV system and Oil Filler Cap
• Secondary Air Injection System
• Spark Control Components
• Spark Plugs and Ignition Wires
• Supercharger Assembly
• Synchronizer Assembly
• Thermostat
• Throttle Body Assembly (MFI)
• Transmission Control Module
(TCM)
• Turbocharger Assembly
• Vacuum Distribution System
(1) Flex Fuel Vehicle Only
Bottom line, you're probably over 8500 lbs GVW so you fall under the 50k miles rule. Check your door sticker to make sure.
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Thanks!!!
Thanks JKBRAD, and others,
I read your older post, and I have been in touch with Ford warranty department. They said they would be in touch with my dealership, and that they are supposed to contact me within 4 days with any further info. She stated that it would be a Ford decision, not the dealership???? I don't know , but it sounded as if they would work with me, We'll see.
I'll post followups as soon as I hear.
Thanks All,
Tommy
I read your older post, and I have been in touch with Ford warranty department. They said they would be in touch with my dealership, and that they are supposed to contact me within 4 days with any further info. She stated that it would be a Ford decision, not the dealership???? I don't know , but it sounded as if they would work with me, We'll see.
I'll post followups as soon as I hear.
Thanks All,
Tommy
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