03 ford ranger catalytic converter?

Question

does anybody know where i can get the front catalytic converter for a 03 ford ranger for cheap and california state legal. BESiDES the dealer. thanks.

Answer 1

Unless you have abused the vehicle, most of the emission related parts are covered by Ford Warranty for 8years or 80,000 miles (7/70 in California)
The Federal law is actually only 2 yrs/24k.mi.

Before buying ANY parts from Anywhere, you should consult your warranty book to see what may be covered (free) by it.

****Excerpt from Warranty Book*****
EMISSIONS DEFECT WARRANTY COVERAGE
Under the Emissions Defect Warranty, Ford Motor Company provides
coverage for 3 years or 36,000 miles (whichever occurs first). This is an
extension of the federal requirement that calls for coverage of
2 years/24,000 miles (whichever occurs first) for passenger car and light
duty trucks. Certified heavy duty engines (vehicles with a GVWR over
8,500 pounds) are provided coverage for 5 years or 50,000 miles
(whichever occurs first).
During this 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. 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 repair, replacement, or adjustment of
defective emissions-related parts listed under What is Covered? on
pages 13-14.
Under the Emissions Defect Warranty for passenger cars and light duty
trucks (vehicles with a GVWR of 8,500 pounds or less), Ford Motor
Company also provides coverage, including labor and diagnosis, for 8
years or 80,000 miles (whichever occurs first) for these emissions parts:
• catalytic converter
• compuvalve
• electronic emissions control unit (PCM)
• onboard emissions diagnostic device
• vehicle communication link (VCL) module
EMISSIONS PERFORMANCE WARRANTY COVERAGE
If your vehicle is registered in a state where the state or local government has
an EPA-approved inspection and maintenance program, you may also be eligible
for Emissions Performance Warranty Coverage for 2 years or 24,000 miles
(whichever occurs first), if you meet the conditions listed below in this section.
Under the Emissions Performance Warranty for passenger cars and light duty
trucks, Ford Motor Company also provides coverage, including labor and
diagnosis, for 8 years or 80,000 miles (whichever occurs first) for the following
emissions parts, if you meet the conditions listed below in this section.
• catalytic converter
• compuvalve
• electronic emissions control unit (PCM)
• onboard emissions diagnostic device
• vehicle communication link (VCL) module
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Under Emissions Performance Warranty Coverage, Ford Motor Company will
repair, replace, or adjust - with no charge for labor, diagnosis, or parts - any
emissions control device or system, if you meet all these conditions:
• You have maintained and operated your vehicle according to the
instructions on proper care in the Owner Guide, the Scheduled
Maintenance Guide, and this booklet.
• Your vehicle fails to conform, during the warranty coverage period of
2 years or 24,000 miles (whichever occurs first), to the applicable
national EPA standards.
• You are subject to a penalty or sanction under local, state, or federal
law because your vehicle has failed to conform to the emissions
standards. (A penalty or sanction can include being denied the right
to use your vehicle.)
• Your vehicle has not been tampered with, misused, or abused.
The Emissions Performance Warranty will not apply to your vehicle if:
• the vehicle is tested at high altitude, but is certified to meet standards
only at sea level.
• the diagnosis shows your vehicle will pass the applicable state or local
government test using test procedures and standards set by the EPA.
Note that the warranty period begins on the Warranty Start Date as
specified on page 2 of this booklet.
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
• Air Flow Sensor
• Air/Fuel Feedback Control System and Sensors
• Air Induction System
• Altitude Compensation System
• Catalytic Converter
• Cold Start Enrichment System
• Cold Start Fuel Injector (1)
• Compuvalve
• Controls for Deceleration
• Electronic Ignition System
• Exhaust Pipe (Manifold to Catalyst)
• Electronic Engine Control Sensors and Switches
• Evaporative Emission Control System
• Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System
• Exhaust Heat Control Valve
• Exhaust Manifold
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• 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)
• 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
• PCV System and Oil Filler Cap
• Powertrain Control Module
• Secondary Air Injection System
• Spark Control Components
• Spark Plugs and Ignition Wires
• Synchronizer Assembly
• Throttle Body Assembly (MFI)
• Turbocharger Assembly
• Vehicle Communication Link (VCL) Module
(1) Flex Fuel vehicle only
Important Information About List of Parts
Also covered by the two emissions warranties are all emissions-related
bulbs, hoses, clamps, brackets, tubes, gaskets, seals, belts, connectors,
non diesel fuel lines, and wiring harnesses that are used with
components on the list of parts, above.
Concerning parts that should be replaced on a certain maintenance
schedule: these parts remain under warranty until : (a) the first
replacement time that is specified in your Owner Guide and the
Scheduled Maintenance Guide; or (b) the time or mileage limits of
the Federal Defect and Performance Warranties (whichever occurs first).
Your Ford Motor Company dealer maintains a complete list of parts
covered by emissions warranties. For more details about the specific
parts covered by the Emissions Defect Warranty, contact your dealer.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED?
Ford Motor Company may deny you warranty coverage if your vehicle or
a part has failed because of abuse, neglect, improper maintenance,
unapproved modifications, or any items included in What Is Not
Covered?, pages 7-9.
*******End Copy of excerpt*****

If you are NOT covered under the manufacturer warranty, you will still have to meet strict emmission regulations so I personally would not recommend purchasing any place but a Ford Service center....
You may actually wind up spending more money than necessary by paying for cheap parts that do not meet laws & regulations....

Answer 2

What motor is it? I had a 2000 Ranger with the 3.0 and nobody made an aftermarket cat for it. I got stuck going to Ford and shelling out a lot of money for one.

Answer 3

Junk yard.

There just is not an aftermarket for cats. The legal requirements of the emissions warranties basically make the aftermarket a non-starter. In addition, they are expensive to make due to the platinum or palladium required for catalyzing the reaction.

Answer 4

the cat is part of the 10 year emission warranty for all cars by federal law, if it is bad take it to Ford and tell them you want a new one for free.
unless if you damaged it in any way by punching it out

Answer 5

Ethol is right on the warranty and such.... if over 80,000 miles try

http://www.convertergeek.com/content.wws?fname=california.html

Answer 6

i would check ebay.......