97 Taurus S/W Catalytic Converter

This 3.0 L Vulcan model has a y-pipe containing dual catalytic converters. 110K miles. The bank B catalyst shows failure on measurements, and a P0430 code. According to what I have read, Ford says that the P0430 code cannot be set by bad sensors, it is a bad catalyst.

Does anyone know if the banks can be individually replaced yet? I got a quote last fall from Ford - $850 parts, & Meineke - $1100 total job. I can't believe Ford made the replacement so expensive.

It may just be time to replace the car before the next emissions inspection!

Thanks in advance,

GT

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Could you do the work yourself? If so, you can find the parts elsewhere for cheaper. Don't have to buy the parts from Ford. A quick search online and I found the piece for $341. Check with some local junk yards for the piece as well...might get it for even cheaper.

-AGS

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Thanks!

elsewhere

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GT

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