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Catalytic converter replacement cost
A friend has a 2021 E450 (SOB); the catalytic converter was stolen from the rig, stored in an outside lot in the Bay Area of California.

Insurance quotes to replace and install the catalytic converter ranged from $3500.00 to $5200.00; the “low” number was for a generic, the high for an OEM. The insurance company OK’ed a quote of $4500.00 for an OEM cat and installation.

Granted, California has higher costs for a lot of things,  so this is not a stunner, but I did wonder what people have paid to have an OEM cat replacement and installation in other states?
2003 TK has a new home
Re: Catalytic converter replacement cost
Reply #1 –
Our local muffler shop told me they would charge $100 to weld one on if needed.  On our 98~MB we have two, both are there now but I was checking with them when I had them put a shield back by the critical tire passenger inside rear.  Must be that all of the cost is mostly in the unit itself?

      Karen~Liam
        98 ~ MB
          NinA
1998 ~ MB  WanderDaze
previously a 1984 Winnebago itaska- The Road Warrior, before that several VW Buses and before that a 1965 Chrysler Convertible Newport or our 1969 Chrysler La Barron with an ice box and a couple sleeping bags
Re: Catalytic converter replacement cost
Reply #2 –
I had cat converter stolen and replaced in March, 2021. Total cost at Free Service Tire in Kingsport, TN, including new Ford OEM converter, was $1,293.15.
2016 MB
 
Re: Catalytic converter replacement cost
Reply #3 –
I drive a 2015 E-350 van for my church. One of our CCs was stolen recently. I searched nationwide for an OEM part as California’s referee process for use of non-OEM is difficult (referee said to go there only as a last resort). I finally found one at a Huntington Beach Ford dealer priced at $2,500. Hearing Joan’s report for the 2021 model price this seems like a good deal!

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Warren
2019 MB “Dream Catcher”
Jeep Wrangler JL