P0420 in 1996 Ford Contour v6 SE

That page didn't work. Is there only one cat? one side? If so I guess it has to be it. I dont know about that car. Never seen one. Is it a "universal" type? If so do you have welding equipment? You'll need it. I've had lots of cats replaced at a local muffler shop for about $120 (if a universal type) You could try a Midas place but I have found they are way overpriced compaired to the local guy without the "chain name".

Yours is 1 2.5, right? 3 cats, right?

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1996: 2.5L, 6 Cylinders, Gas, FI, VIN ''L'' GL

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1996: 2.5L, 6 Cylinders, Gas, FI, VIN ''L'' GL

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1996: 2.5L, 6 Cylinders, Gas, FI, VIN ''L'' GL

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1996: 6Cyl 2.5L All

Bank ONE means the first one. Bank TWO means the second one.

Universals will NOT fit. Unless you are a magician. The best price I've heard for all 3 installed is $1300. Generally the quotes run closer to $1800.

The front cats are NOT simple to replace. (Nothing is on a 2.5 ConTique)

Any idea how much labour I should expect to replace the front Cat? in terms of hours so that I know I am not getting ripped off

Thanks Saurabh

Not sure what flat rate on the job is, but I wouldn't expect much less than 2 hours. And the vehicle is not new, so bolts could be troublesome. Anything up to $150 or $200 would be believeable - depending on labour rates, but I'd be hoping for closer to $100

Is it a good idea to replace the downstream O2 sensor as well ?