{"product_id":"catalytic-converter-for-ford-ranger-1995-1997-3-0l-4-0l-rear","title":"Catalytic Converter for Ford Ranger (1995-1997) 3.0L 4.0L Rear","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: clamp(18px, 3vw, 21px); margin-bottom: 15px; line-height: 1.3;\"\u003eDirect-Fit Rear Catalytic Converter for 1995-1997 Ford Ranger (PN105)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it Does:\u003c\/strong\u003e The rear catalytic converter replaces worn or clogged factory emissions units on the 1995-1997 Ford Ranger to restore exhaust velocity, clear catalyst efficiency trouble codes, and maintain legal tailpipe compliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Stock Ford Ranger Exhaust Restriction \u0026amp; Catalyst Breakdown\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactory exhaust converters on high-mileage \u003cstrong\u003ePN105\u003c\/strong\u003e chassis trucks regularly suffer from thermal fatigue, washcoat sintering, and internal ceramic core fracture. Over decades of heat cycling, unburned fuel from the aging pushrod V6 architectures contaminates the substrate matrix, leading to excessive exhaust backpressure, restricted high-load engine breathing, reduced fuel economy, and persistent P0420 catalytic efficiency diagnostic fault codes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Engineering Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt as a direct replacement assembly for the factory rear location, this unit features a robust stainless steel outer shell engineered to resist oxidation and road debris impact. Internally, a high-flow ceramic honeycomb substrate is coated with noble-metal catalyst loadings (platinum, palladium, rhodium) to optimize conversion efficiency without choking exhaust scavenging. Precision-welded direct-fit flanges allow bolt-on mating to the existing factory exhaust layout without cutting, bending, or custom TIG welding. The unit interchanges directly with part number \u003cstrong\u003e53254\u003c\/strong\u003e and includes installation hardware and gaskets to ensure a tight, leak-free seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 14px; min-width: 300px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eFitment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e1995-1997 Ford Ranger (Rear Position)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eEngine \/ Chassis\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e3.0L Vulcan \u0026amp; 4.0L Cologne V6 \/ PN105\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eStock Output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e145-160 hp \/ 165-225 lb-ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eReplaces OEM Part #\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e53254\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1995-1997 Ford Ranger 3.0L V6 (Vulcan) - Rear\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1995-1997 Ford Ranger 4.0L V6 (Cologne) - Rear\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFits all trim packages including XL, XLT, and Splash with listed V6 engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDoes not fit 2.3L 4-cylinder models\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEPA compliant (46-state legal; not legal for sale or delivery to CA, NY, CO, or ME)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this fit the PN105 Ranger?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this is a direct fit for the 1995-1997 Ford Ranger equipped with either the \u003cstrong\u003eVulcan V6\u003c\/strong\u003e (3.0L) or \u003cstrong\u003eCologne V6\u003c\/strong\u003e (4.0L) engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWill this clear catalyst efficiency DTCs like P0420?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, replacing a fouled or depleted secondary converter with this fresh ceramic substrate restores proper gas reduction and resolves converter-threshold diagnostic codes when the upstream fueling is healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Ford Truck Reliability Standard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt for the real-world demands of light-truck towing, hauling, and daily work cycles, this converter preserves critical low-end torque while eliminating unneeded exhaust bottlenecks under payload.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VelocityMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67537767301368,"sku":"DS-EL91XK1HB","price":218.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/1290\/2648\/files\/catalytic-converter-for-ford-ranger-1995-1997-3-0l-4-0l-rear-1.jpg?v=1790617431","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/es\/products\/catalytic-converter-for-ford-ranger-1995-1997-3-0l-4-0l-rear","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}