I have a 2013 Ford Explorer with a 3.5L engine, and I need to replace the catalytic converter. I’m looking at options and am particularly interested in understanding the differences between “OEM design” converters and genuine OEM converters from Ford.
From what I’ve seen, OEM design converters are more expensive than aftermarket ones but cheaper than buying directly from Ford. I’m curious if an OEM design converter is equivalent to an OEM converter from Ford, or if there are significant differences.
Here are my questions:
Is an OEM design converter essentially the same as an OEM one from Ford, or are there notable differences in quality or performance?
Is it acceptable to go with an OEM design converter, or should I only consider buying directly from Ford for the best quality and longevity?
I believe I have already fixed the issue that caused the converter to fail initially, so I’m not worried about that impacting the new part.
Any insights or personal experiences would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
2013 Ford Explorer 3.5 with a Basically, I need to get a new catalytic converter, and I’m researching which one to buy since aftermarket ones don’t last. There are converters on rockauto that are OEM designs that I can see. Is this the same thing as an OEM converter? These cost more than aftermarket parts but less than getting from Ford. What do you think? Is custom design for a coverter a good choice? Should I buy one from Ford instead? Also, I think I fixed the problem that made the converter break in the first place, so don’t worry about that.
To sum up, is an OEM-designed converter a good alternative to a converter from Ford?
OEM design catalytic converters are a good alternative to genuine OEM parts, but genuine OEM offers the best quality and longevity. Choose based on your budget and priorities, considering installation costs.
