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If you drive a 2013 Ford Explorer, you may notice various lights and codes popping up on your dashboard over time. Generally, these signals remind you that it's time for regular maintenance on your fluids and components. However, if you see code p0430, it indicates that one of your vehicle's oxygen sensors, likely the downstream sensor, has detected an unfavorable reading. This suggests that either the catalytic converter or the sensor itself is defective and needs replacing. The cost of replacing the converter ranges from $80 to $240 for parts, while replacing the o2 sensor can cost between $40 and $120 for parts. Professional replacement of the converter will add an extra $250 to $530 for labor.
I replaced the two sensors and catalytic converter on a 2013 Ford Explorer, but I am still getting the same P0430 error code.
The code P0430 for the Ford Explorer means that one of the oxygen sensors after the catalytic converter is reporting a reading that is not within the expected range.
I'm not entirely sure about this code or what it represents, my apologies.
After conducting extensive research on the codes and the stutter in the acceleration, the solution appeared to be straightforward. Despite changing the plugs and coils, and installing a new catalytic converter, the issue persisted. Surprisingly, using a single tube of LubeGard shutter fix successfully resolved all the problems. It's crucial not to only focus on replacing the catalytic converter when encountering this code. The code can point to various underlying issues that might not trigger codes of their own. This specific situation occurred with a 2013 Ford Explorer.
Bank 2 is running below the system's minimum level. Basically, it could be due to a problematic oxygen sensor, a faulty catalytic converter, or a leak in the exhaust.