Will this catalytic converter keep my check engine light off?

This Magnaflow direct-fit catalytic converter is designed to meet or exceed California Air Resource Board (CARB) requirements. By properly functioning as a replacement for your original converter, it should help keep your check engine light off, provided the light was triggered by a failing catalytic converter.

Do I need to weld or cut anything to install this converter?

No, this is a direct-fit catalytic converter. It is designed to install using the original mounting points and connections, meaning no cutting or welding is required with the proper tools.

What material is this catalytic converter made from?

The main tubing is made from high-strength 409 stainless steel for exceptional corrosion resistance, and the welds are durable 308 stainless steel MIG welds. This construction helps ensure a long service life.

1996-1998 Ford Explorer Catalytic Converter

Name: MagnaFlow Conv DF 96-97 Ford Explor 5.0L
Brand: Magnaflow
Price: 498.00 USD
Availability: InStock

MagnaFlow Conv DF 96-97 Ford Explor 5.0L

$498.00

Only 1 left in stock

Fits 1996-1998 Ford Explorer 5.0L. Magnaflow direct-fit catalytic converter, CARB compliant for California emissions.

Key Features

Fits 1996-1998 Ford Explorer 5.0L and 1997-1998 Mercury Mountaineer 5.0L.
CARB compliant for legal use in California and other restricted states.
Direct-fit design means no cutting or welding required for installation.
Mandrel-bent tubing promotes smooth exhaust flow for optimal performance.
Constructed with corrosion-resistant 409 stainless steel tubing and 308 stainless steel MIG welds.
Replicates OE design for proper fit and function, reducing leak potential.

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Fits these vehicles

Ford Explorer 1996-1998
Mercury Mountaineer 1997-1998

Product Details

If your check engine light is on and you've got a 1996-1998 Ford Explorer with the 5.0L engine, it might be time to look at your catalytic converter. This direct-fit unit from Magnaflow is built to meet California's strict emissions standards, making it a legal choice for California and other CARB-restricted states. It's designed to replace your original converter without any cutting or welding, simplifying the installation process.

Magnaflow uses 3D scanning during their design phase to ensure this converter matches the original equipment's fit and function. The tubing is mandrel-bent to maintain smooth exhaust flow, which helps with performance and fuel economy. It's constructed from corrosion-resistant stainless steel, specifically 409 stainless steel for the main tubing and 308 stainless steel for the MIG welds, so it should hold up well over time. The single laser fusion weld is designed to minimize the chance of exhaust leaks.

This converter comes with a flange gasket to help ensure a proper seal during installation. It's a well-built replacement designed to keep your Explorer running cleanly and legally.