How does your Ford Thunderbird catalytic converter make your vehicle safe for the environment? Your engine produces exhaust waste that contains harmful pollutants like carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, and nitrogen oxide. This exhaust is routed through your exhaust manifold and into an exhaust pipe, where it is carried to your Thunderbird catalytic converter. Located in an enlarged section of your exhaust pipe, your catalytic converter is actually a type of filter, though it is a highly specialized one.

Small amounts of precious metals (usually platinum, palladium, and rhodium) are embedded in the walls of the filter. These metals create a chemical reaction with the molecules of your exhaust gas.

Those harmful pollutants are broken down into individual molecules, which are then recombined to form environmentally safe compounds: nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and water vapor. This amazing chemical process happens constantly in your Ford Thunderbird catalytic converter whenever your engine is running. Though it is built to last for a long time, there are a few things that can damage your Thunderbird catalytic converter. If your oxygen sensor is not working properly, the excess fuel that travels through your exhaust system as a result can harm the filter. If you use a fuel additive in your gas tank, be sure to read the label and make sure it will not harm your oxygen sensor, so you don’t end up having to replace your catalytic converter.However, if you do end up needing to replace your Ford Thunderbird catalytic converter, you will find the part you need right here in our online catalogue for far less than you would have to pay at the mechanic’s or the dealership.