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AP Exhaust 645442 Catalytic Converter - Rear
AP Exhaust Catalytic Converter for Ford and Mazda Trucks
The AP Exhaust catalytic converter part number 645442 is designed for direct-fit replacement on select Ford and Mazda trucks. Engineered with durable stainless steel and a ceramic substrate, this catalytic converter ensures compliance with Federal EPA standards while maintaining reliable exhaust flow.
Key Features of AP Exhaust Catalytic Converter 645442
- Constructed from corrosion-resistant stainless steel body material
- Federal / EPA direct-fit design for precise installation
- Compatible with Ford B3000, B4000, and Ranger models
- Includes inlet and outlet gaskets for secure sealing
- Inlet features a 3 bolt welded flange; outlet has a 2 bolt welded flange with gasket stub
- Overall length of 18.75 inches (including studs)
- Ceramic substrate for effective emission control
Detailed Product Description
The AP Exhaust catalytic converter 645442 is built to meet Federal EPA requirements, making it suitable for emissions compliance on Ford B3000, B4000, and Ranger trucks. Its stainless steel construction offers resistance to rust and corrosion, extending the service life of the exhaust component. The ceramic substrate inside efficiently converts harmful exhaust gases into less harmful emissions. The converter features a 3 bolt welded flange inlet and a 2 bolt welded flange outlet with a gasket stub, ensuring a secure and leak-free connection. Included inlet and outlet gaskets help maintain a proper seal during installation. With an overall length of 18.75 inches, this catalytic converter is designed for a direct-fit replacement without modification.
Common Applications and Issues Addressed
- Replacement for damaged or clogged catalytic converters on Ford B3000, B4000, and Ranger trucks
- Helps resolve check engine light issues related to emissions
- Restores proper exhaust flow and reduces harmful emissions
- Supports passing state and federal emissions inspections
- Addresses exhaust leaks caused by worn or failing converters
Installation Notes and Tips
Ensure the vehicle is cooled down before beginning installation. This catalytic converter is designed for direct-fit replacement on specified Ford and Mazda models, minimizing the need for modifications. Use the included inlet and outlet gaskets to achieve a proper seal. Verify flange bolt patterns match the vehicle’s exhaust system. It is recommended to inspect surrounding exhaust components for wear or damage during installation.
Quality Assurance and Warranty
AP Exhaust catalytic converters are manufactured to meet Federal EPA standards for emissions control. The stainless steel body and ceramic substrate are selected for durability and performance. While specific warranty details are not provided, AP Exhaust products typically adhere to industry quality standards to ensure reliable operation and compliance.
| Brand | AP Exhaust |
| Part Number | 645442 |
| Body Material | Stainless steel |
| Inlet Gasket | Yes |
| Inlet Hardware | None |
| Inlet Type A | 3 bolt welded flange |
| O2 Sensor Ports | None |
| Outlet Gasket | Yes |
| Outlet Hardware | Yes |
| Outlet Type A | 2 bolt welded flange w/ gasket stub |
| Overall Length (IN) | 18.75 |
| Overall Length (IN) | 18.75 (w/ studs) |
| Substrate Material | Ceramic |
| Type | Federal / epa direct-fit |
This part fits 49 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Liters | Cylinders | Wheel Base | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Ford | Ranger | 4.0L | V6 | 111.5" | Rear | Direct Fit; (04-06); Federal and California Emissions. Not For Sale or Use on vehicles licensed in the state of CA, CO, ME & NY. Restrictions may apply in other states. Check with your state authority for details. |
| 2006 | Ford | Ranger | 4.0L | V6 | 111.6" | Rear | Direct Fit; (04-06); Federal and California Emissions. Not For Sale or Use on vehicles licensed in the state of CA, CO, ME & NY. Restrictions may apply in other states. Check with your state authority for details. |
| 2006 | Ford | Ranger | 4.0L | V6 | 117.6" | Rear | Direct Fit; (04-06); Federal and California Emissions. Not For Sale or Use on vehicles licensed in the state of CA, CO, ME & NY. Restrictions may apply in other states. Check with your state authority for details. |
| 2006 | Ford | Ranger | 4.0L | V6 | 125.7" | Rear | Direct Fit; (04-06); Federal and California Emissions. Not For Sale or Use on vehicles licensed in the state of CA, CO, ME & NY. Restrictions may apply in other states. Check with your state authority for details. |
| 2006 | Ford | Ranger | 4.0L | V6 | 125.9" | Rear | Direct Fit; (04-06); Federal and California Emissions. Not For Sale or Use on vehicles licensed in the state of CA, CO, ME & NY. Restrictions may apply in other states. Check with your state authority for details. |
| 2006 | Ford | Ranger | 3.0L | V6 | 125.9" | Rear | Direct Fit; (04-06); Federal and California Emissions. Not For Sale or Use on vehicles licensed in the state of CA, CO, ME & NY. Restrictions may apply in other states. Check with your state authority for details. |
| 2006 | Ford | Ranger | 3.0L | V6 | 125.7" | Rear | Direct Fit; (04-06); Federal and California Emissions. Not For Sale or Use on vehicles licensed in the state of CA, CO, ME & NY. Restrictions may apply in other states. Check with your state authority for details. |
| 2006 | Ford | Ranger | 3.0L | V6 | 117.6" | Rear | Direct Fit; (04-06); Federal and California Emissions. Not For Sale or Use on vehicles licensed in the state of CA, CO, ME & NY. Restrictions may apply in other states. Check with your state authority for details. |
| 2006 | Ford | Ranger | 3.0L | V6 | 111.6" | Rear | Direct Fit; (04-06); Federal and California Emissions. Not For Sale or Use on vehicles licensed in the state of CA, CO, ME & NY. Restrictions may apply in other states. Check with your state authority for details. |
| 2006 | Ford | Ranger | 3.0L | V6 | 111.5" | Rear | Direct Fit; (04-06); Federal and California Emissions. Not For Sale or Use on vehicles licensed in the state of CA, CO, ME & NY. Restrictions may apply in other states. Check with your state authority for details. |
| 2006 | Ford | Ranger | 4.0L | V6 | Rear | Direct Fit; Federal and California Emissions. Not For Sale or Use on vehicles licensed in the state of CA, CO, ME & NY. Restrictions may apply in other states. Check with your state authority for details. | |
| 2006 | Ford | Ranger | 3.0L | V6 | Rear | Direct Fit; Federal and California Emissions. Not For Sale or Use on vehicles licensed in the state of CA, CO, ME & NY. Restrictions may apply in other states. Check with your state authority for details. | |
| 2006 | Mazda | B3000 | 3.0L | V6 | 125.9" | N/A | Direct Fit; (04-06); Federal and California Emissions. Not For Sale or Use on vehicles licensed in the state of CA, CO, ME & NY. Restrictions may apply in other states. Check with your state authority for details. |
| 2006 | Mazda | B3000 | 3.0L | V6 | 111.6" | N/A | Direct Fit; (04-06); Federal and California Emissions. Not For Sale or Use on vehicles licensed in the state of CA, CO, ME & NY. Restrictions may apply in other states. Check with your state authority for details. |
| 2006 | Mazda | B3000 | 3.0L | V6 | Rear | Direct Fit; Federal and California Emissions. Not For Sale or Use on vehicles licensed in the state of CA, CO, ME & NY. Restrictions may apply in other states. Check with your state authority for details. | |
| 2006 | Mazda | B4000 | 4.0L | V6 | 125.9" | N/A | Direct Fit; (04-06); Federal and California Emissions. Not For Sale or Use on vehicles licensed in the state of CA, CO, ME & NY. Restrictions may apply in other states. Check with your state authority for details. |
| 2006 | Mazda | B4000 | 4.0L | V6 | Rear | Direct Fit; Federal and California Emissions. Not For Sale or Use on vehicles licensed in the state of CA, CO, ME & NY. Restrictions may apply in other states. Check with your state authority for details. | |
| 2005 | Ford | Ranger | 4.0L | V6 | 125.7" | Rear | Direct Fit; (04-06); Federal and California Emissions. Not For Sale or Use on vehicles licensed in the state of CA, CO, ME & NY. Restrictions may apply in other states. Check with your state authority for details. |
| 2005 | Ford | Ranger | 4.0L | V6 | 117.5" | Rear | Direct Fit; (04-06); Federal and California Emissions. Not For Sale or Use on vehicles licensed in the state of CA, CO, ME & NY. Restrictions may apply in other states. Check with your state authority for details. |
| 2005 | Ford | Ranger | 4.0L | V6 | 111.5" | Rear | Direct Fit; (04-06); Federal and California Emissions. Not For Sale or Use on vehicles licensed in the state of CA, CO, ME & NY. Restrictions may apply in other states. Check with your state authority for details. |
| 2005 | Ford | Ranger | 3.0L | V6 | 111.5" | Rear | Direct Fit; (04-06); Federal and California Emissions. Not For Sale or Use on vehicles licensed in the state of CA, CO, ME & NY. Restrictions may apply in other states. Check with your state authority for details. |
| 2005 | Ford | Ranger | 3.0L | V6 | 117.5" | Rear | Direct Fit; (04-06); Federal and California Emissions. Not For Sale or Use on vehicles licensed in the state of CA, CO, ME & NY. Restrictions may apply in other states. Check with your state authority for details. |
| 2005 | Ford | Ranger | 3.0L | V6 | 125.7" | Rear | Direct Fit; (04-06); Federal and California Emissions. Not For Sale or Use on vehicles licensed in the state of CA, CO, ME & NY. Restrictions may apply in other states. Check with your state authority for details. |
| 2005 | Ford | Ranger | 4.0L | V6 | Rear | Direct Fit; Federal and California Emissions. Not For Sale or Use on vehicles licensed in the state of CA, CO, ME & NY. Restrictions may apply in other states. Check with your state authority for details. | |
| 2005 | Ford | Ranger | 3.0L | V6 | Rear | Direct Fit; Federal and California Emissions. Not For Sale or Use on vehicles licensed in the state of CA, CO, ME & NY. Restrictions may apply in other states. Check with your state authority for details. | |
| 2005 | Mazda | B3000 | 3.0L | V6 | 111.6" | N/A | Direct Fit; (04-06); Federal and California Emissions. Not For Sale or Use on vehicles licensed in the state of CA, CO, ME & NY. Restrictions may apply in other states. Check with your state authority for details. |
| 2005 | Mazda | B3000 | 3.0L | V6 | 125.9" | N/A | Direct Fit; (04-06); Federal and California Emissions. Not For Sale or Use on vehicles licensed in the state of CA, CO, ME & NY. Restrictions may apply in other states. Check with your state authority for details. |
| 2005 | Mazda | B3000 | 3.0L | V6 | Rear | Direct Fit; Federal and California Emissions. Not For Sale or Use on vehicles licensed in the state of CA, CO, ME & NY. Restrictions may apply in other states. Check with your state authority for details. | |
| 2005 | Mazda | B4000 | 4.0L | V6 | 125.9" | N/A | Direct Fit; (04-06); Federal and California Emissions. Not For Sale or Use on vehicles licensed in the state of CA, CO, ME & NY. Restrictions may apply in other states. Check with your state authority for details. |
| 2005 | Mazda | B4000 | 4.0L | V6 | Rear | Direct Fit; Federal and California Emissions. Not For Sale or Use on vehicles licensed in the state of CA, CO, ME & NY. Restrictions may apply in other states. Check with your state authority for details. | |
| 2004 | Ford | Ranger | 4.0L | V6 | 117.6" | Rear | Direct Fit; (04-06); Federal and California Emissions. Not For Sale or Use on vehicles licensed in the state of CA, CO, ME & NY. Restrictions may apply in other states. Check with your state authority for details. |
| 2004 | Ford | Ranger | 4.0L | V6 | 125.7" | Rear | Direct Fit; (04-06); Federal and California Emissions. Not For Sale or Use on vehicles licensed in the state of CA, CO, ME & NY. Restrictions may apply in other states. Check with your state authority for details. |
| 2004 | Ford | Ranger | 4.0L | V6 | 125.9" | Rear | Direct Fit; (04-06); Federal and California Emissions. Not For Sale or Use on vehicles licensed in the state of CA, CO, ME & NY. Restrictions may apply in other states. Check with your state authority for details. |
| 2004 | Ford | Ranger | 4.0L | V6 | 111.6" | Rear | Direct Fit; (04-06); Federal and California Emissions. Not For Sale or Use on vehicles licensed in the state of CA, CO, ME & NY. Restrictions may apply in other states. Check with your state authority for details. |
| 2004 | Ford | Ranger | 4.0L | V6 | 111.4" | Rear | Direct Fit; (04-06); Federal and California Emissions. Not For Sale or Use on vehicles licensed in the state of CA, CO, ME & NY. Restrictions may apply in other states. Check with your state authority for details. |
| 2004 | Ford | Ranger | 3.0L | V6 | 125.7" | Rear | Direct Fit; (04-06); Federal and California Emissions. Not For Sale or Use on vehicles licensed in the state of CA, CO, ME & NY. Restrictions may apply in other states. Check with your state authority for details. |
| 2004 | Ford | Ranger | 3.0L | V6 | 117.6" | Rear | Direct Fit; (04-06); Federal and California Emissions. Not For Sale or Use on vehicles licensed in the state of CA, CO, ME & NY. Restrictions may apply in other states. Check with your state authority for details. |
| 2004 | Ford | Ranger | 3.0L | V6 | 111.6" | Rear | Direct Fit; (04-06); Federal and California Emissions. Not For Sale or Use on vehicles licensed in the state of CA, CO, ME & NY. Restrictions may apply in other states. Check with your state authority for details. |
| 2004 | Ford | Ranger | 3.0L | V6 | 111.4" | Rear | Direct Fit; (04-06); Federal and California Emissions. Not For Sale or Use on vehicles licensed in the state of CA, CO, ME & NY. Restrictions may apply in other states. Check with your state authority for details. |
| 2004 | Ford | Ranger | 3.0L | V6 | 125.9" | Rear | Direct Fit; (04-06); Federal and California Emissions. Not For Sale or Use on vehicles licensed in the state of CA, CO, ME & NY. Restrictions may apply in other states. Check with your state authority for details. |
| 2004 | Ford | Ranger | 4.0L | V6 | Rear | Direct Fit; Federal and California Emissions. Not For Sale or Use on vehicles licensed in the state of CA, CO, ME & NY. Restrictions may apply in other states. Check with your state authority for details. | |
| 2004 | Ford | Ranger | 3.0L | V6 | Rear | Direct Fit; Federal and California Emissions. Not For Sale or Use on vehicles licensed in the state of CA, CO, ME & NY. Restrictions may apply in other states. Check with your state authority for details. | |
| 2004 | Mazda | B3000 | 3.0L | V6 | 125.7" | N/A | Direct Fit; (04-06); Federal and California Emissions. Not For Sale or Use on vehicles licensed in the state of CA, CO, ME & NY. Restrictions may apply in other states. Check with your state authority for details. |
| 2004 | Mazda | B3000 | 3.0L | V6 | 111.6" | N/A | Direct Fit; (04-06); Federal and California Emissions. Not For Sale or Use on vehicles licensed in the state of CA, CO, ME & NY. Restrictions may apply in other states. Check with your state authority for details. |
| 2004 | Mazda | B3000 | 3.0L | V6 | 125.9" | N/A | Direct Fit; (04-06); Federal and California Emissions. Not For Sale or Use on vehicles licensed in the state of CA, CO, ME & NY. Restrictions may apply in other states. Check with your state authority for details. |
| 2004 | Mazda | B3000 | 3.0L | V6 | Rear | Direct Fit; Federal and California Emissions. Not For Sale or Use on vehicles licensed in the state of CA, CO, ME & NY. Restrictions may apply in other states. Check with your state authority for details. | |
| 2004 | Mazda | B4000 | 4.0L | V6 | 125.7" | N/A | Direct Fit; (04-06); Federal and California Emissions. Not For Sale or Use on vehicles licensed in the state of CA, CO, ME & NY. Restrictions may apply in other states. Check with your state authority for details. |
| 2004 | Mazda | B4000 | 4.0L | V6 | 125.9" | N/A | Direct Fit; (04-06); Federal and California Emissions. Not For Sale or Use on vehicles licensed in the state of CA, CO, ME & NY. Restrictions may apply in other states. Check with your state authority for details. |
| 2004 | Mazda | B4000 | 4.0L | V6 | Rear | Direct Fit; Federal and California Emissions. Not For Sale or Use on vehicles licensed in the state of CA, CO, ME & NY. Restrictions may apply in other states. Check with your state authority for details. |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.