Dorman 673-835 Catalytic Converter with Integrated Exhaust Manifold - Front

OE-Style Manifold Converter for Mercury Villager

Dorman 673-835 is a catalytic converter with integrated exhaust manifold for specific Mercury Villager front applications. It is built to match original equipment fit and function for 1999-2002 Mercury Villager models with California emissions, making it a direct replacement for the factory manifold converter.

This Dorman 673-835 manifold converter uses a stainless steel converter body and a natural finish. It is CARB certified and carries Executive Order D-665-16 for California emissions compliance.

Key Features

• Catalytic converter with integrated exhaust manifold for front installation
• Fits 1999-2002 Mercury Villager, front, with California emissions
• CARB certified with Executive Order D-665-16
• Stainless steel converter body for corrosion resistance
• Oval inlet port shape for OE-style fitment
• Includes inlet gasket and outlet flange

Product Details

Built as a manifold converter, this part combines the exhaust manifold and catalytic converter into one assembly for the Mercury Villager. Dorman 673-835 is engineered to match the original equipment layout on the listed vehicles, helping restore proper exhaust routing and emissions control performance. This part cross-references Ford OE numbers 1F5Z9431AA and XF5Z9431AA for the same application.

Compatible With 1999-2002 Mercury Villager, front, with California emissions. The part number 673-835 is also a useful reference when verifying the correct manifold converter for these model years.

Common Replacement Reasons

• Cracked or leaking exhaust manifold assembly
• Failed catalytic converter emissions testing
• Exhaust odor or noise from a damaged manifold converter
• Corrosion at the converter body or flange area
• Check engine light related to exhaust or catalyst efficiency faults

Installation Notes

Verify the vehicle is equipped with California emissions before ordering. Confirm the front position, inlet port shape, and outlet mounting configuration against the original assembly before installation. Use the included inlet gasket and outlet flange during replacement, and inspect adjoining exhaust components for wear or leakage that could affect sealing.

Quality Assurance

Dorman 673-835 is CARB certified and approved under Executive Order D-665-16 for the listed California-emissions application. It is manufactured as a regular-grade replacement part to match OE-style fitment and emissions requirements for the specified Mercury Villager models.