Ive got this code on a couple occasions a few monthes apart. 98 svt. I simply went to AutoZone, cleared the codes and no cel for 4 months now. Last time I cleared it I had the car emmisions tested the next day with no problem (in GA). My question is: Does this code have any significance as far as a potential future problem?
Originally posted by 1974: ..Does this code have any significance as far as a potential future problem?
Pre-cats are gone. If the codes show up, car goes into the limp mode, i.e., lower gas mileage, lower performance. If your SVT still passes the smog emissions (and is out of the emissions warranty), then just install mileliminators to fool the PCM into thinking the pre-cats are working fine. If you are within the 8 year/80k mile federal emissions warranty period, send it to Ford to get it fixed.
Having bad precats shouldn't hurt performance or mileage unless they are restricting flow. At least not any more than they already restrict the flow...
'96 Mercury Mystique GS 2.5L Auto
'99 Honda Passport EX 3.2 4WD
