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The dealer told me there's a VIN-specific recall for the exhaust. A flange for the driver's side CAT can develop a crack, allowing untreated exhaust into the atmosphere. No more details. I can't tell if mine is in the group. It involves replacing the CAT, several clamps and some gaskets.
 

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MikeHTally said:
The dealer told me there's a VIN-specific recall for the exhaust. A flange for the driver's side CAT can develop a crack, allowing untreated exhaust into the atmosphere. No more details. I can't tell if mine is in the group. It involves replacing the CAT, several clamps and some gaskets.
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I got a recall for this issue quite awhile ago.
 

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What's the recall #?
 

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No worries (I guess :D). The dealer didn't know about part availability, either. Jeez, Ford. How can it be cheaper to fix than to do right?
 

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It was for a left cat possible weld crack. It was not in the pile with the other two.
 

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I thought they were just supposed to inspect it and if there's a crack, then replace it.
 

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I thought they were just supposed to inspect it and if there's a crack, then replace it.
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Yep. Brought mine in because I suspected a leak. They ordered the left CAT and so far it’s been eight weeks and no CAT.
 

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Yep. Brought mine in because I suspected a leak. They ordered the left CAT and so far it’s been eight weeks and no CAT.
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Did you smell exhaust in the cabin? Exhaust sound was too loud? What made you suspect it?
 

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Did you smell exhaust in the cabin? Exhaust sound was too loud? What made you suspect it?
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I've had this for a while now both noise and exhaust smell when cold. I'm gonna have it checked at next oil change along with driver's seat panel break.
 

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Did you smell exhaust in the cabin? Exhaust sound was too loud? What made you suspect it?
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After getting on it, there is an exhaust smell, and a slight exhaust leak noise when cold.
 

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My Service Dept informed me that they have to send in pictures to Ford in order to get the parts right away. They did on mine and had parts within a week or two. They replaced the left side catalytic converter and some clamps.
 

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My Service Dept informed me that they have to send in pictures to Ford in order to get the parts right. They did on mine and had parts within a week or two. They replaced the left side catalytic converter and some clamps.
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Make sure they carefully inspect both. Left side was pretty easy to see, right side had to put a little pressure on it to see the crack. Had to replace both.
 

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My Service Dept informed me that they have to send in pictures to Ford in order to get the parts right away. They did on mine and had parts within a week or two. They replaced the left side catalytic converter and some clamps.
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My dealer service inspected my exhaust and ordered the driver's side catalytic converter for me as well. They also replaced the broken driver's seat panel today.
 

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Dealer told me mine were fine and parts are backordered , kept truck for seven days , did nothing ......
 

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Dealer told me mine were fine and parts are backordered , kept truck for seven days , did nothing ......
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That is unacceptable! My dealer will keep it for days before looking at it too but only when I've had a free loaner/rental car from them. That's their crutch, the loaner car. Inspecting a catalytic converter shouldn't take that long. They should be able to look at it while you wait a couple hours. Mine was looked at in an hour after my driver's seat trim was replaced. They had the car for a total of 5.5 hours.
 

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That is unacceptable! My dealer will keep it for days before looking at it too but only when I've had a free loaner/rental car from them. That's their crutch, the loaner car. Inspecting a catalytic converter shouldn't take that long. They should be able to look at it while you wait a couple hours. Mine was looked at in an hour after my driver's seat trim was replaced. They had the car for a total of 5.5 hours.
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I made sure I got the loaner this time, when they fixed the heated seats they had it for 16 days , they also marked up the panel on the inside, I didn't make a big deal of it because it was a lease, however because of the current situation I wound up buying it and should have had it replaced. I agree it sat around for days before it was looked at, but it was on their dime this time.
 

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I made sure I got the loaner this time, when they fixed the heated seats they had it for 16 days , they also marked up the panel on the inside, I didn't make a big deal of it because it was a lease, however because of the current situation I wound up buying it and should have had it replaced. I agree it sat around for days before it was looked at, but it was on their dime this time.
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Tomorrow it will be a week and haven't heard from the service guy. So maybe my catalytic converter is on back order too. Now that the weather is colder here, I can really smell the exhaust on cold start.
 

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Tomorrow it will be a week and haven't heard from the service guy. So maybe my catalytic converter is on back order too. Now that the weather is colder here, I can really smell the exhaust on cold start.
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I only smelled the exhaust here and there on the highway .. I have an axle back exhaust .... I read somewhere that ford pointed the exhaust down due to some seals under the trunk ..... my warranty is almost up so I brought it in , I am extremely heavy on the gas pedal ... I haven't smelled anything in a while....
 

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