In today’s society, the link between vehicular traffic and air pollution is a hot topic. For this reason, you will need to pay close attention to your Ford Mustang Catalytic Converter. The catalytic converter of your Ford Mustang treats your car’s exhaust before it enters the air, removing many harmful pollutants produced while driving, such as carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons (which are broken down by sunlight into oxidants which, in reaction with oxides of nitrogen, form ground-level ozone – the basis of smog), and nitrogen oxides (which in addition to contributing to smog and acid rain can irritate human mucus membranes).

A modern Ford Mustang Catalytic Converter is generally equipped with a three-way catalytic converter (the term “three-way” refers to the three pollutants – listed above – that it aims to reduce) that employs two different catalysts to neutralize harmful compounds. These two types of catalysts (the oxidation catalyst and the reduction catalyst) are ceramic structures coated with a film of metal catalysts, generally in a honeycomb formation.

Your new catalytic converter must fit exact specifications to match your vehicle. A direct-fit catalytic converter for your Ford Mustang will require no special accommodations for installation – but can be quite pricy. A cheaper option is to purchase a universal catalytic converter, which may then require cutting and welding to install.Your Ford Mustang Catalytic Converter is a crucial part of your vehicle’s exhaust system and is terribly important in controlling your car’s environmental footprint, so be sure to take extreme care with your new catalytic converter.