Catalytic Convertor Theft Protection

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Maxie

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I have a 2020 Expedition Limited Max 4x4 with Heavy Duty Towing. Here in Texas, Catalytic Convertor theft has become a real problem and I was wondering if anyone had found a theft deterrent shield or any other device to protect the Catalytic Convertor? I have found them listed for the F-150, but not for the Expeditions.
 

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It’s all over here in Chicago and suburbs. Mechanics are even offering to weld rebar and other cage contraptions as part of their service.
 

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There are a ton of companies that make nice shields. MillerCat is one. Also I was looking at my timberline and looks where the trans shield goes (when Ford makes it) it will cover the cats. So that could be another option.
 

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Where in Texas? I haven’t heard of anyone getting theirs stolen.
 

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The best upgrade to protect the cats and the transmission is to install the Ford F150 Raptor transmission skid plate. It replaces the felt one the standard F150 and Expeditions use and is made of stamped steel. The holes are already there, you just need the U nuts and bolts. Ford's part number for the skid plate is HL3Z-7222-C. Its a common upgrade in the F150 forums and some videos on YouTube. Only thing you'll need besides that and the bolts is the small cover for the oil drain access but I forget that part number.
 

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The best upgrade to protect the cats and the transmission is to install the Ford F150 Raptor transmission skid plate. It replaces the felt one the standard F150 and Expeditions use and is made of stamped steel. The holes are already there, you just need the U nuts and bolts. Ford's part number for the skid plate is HL3Z-7222-C. Its a common upgrade in the F150 forums and some videos on YouTube. Only thing you'll need besides that and the bolts is the small cover for the oil drain access but I forget that part number.

Have you done this yourself? I might get the dealership to throw this on during its next service.
 

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I looked at my own truck which is a 2018 and see it can be done. There’s also a thread called “adding skid plates to a 2018 Limited” in this forum and a few people that have with pictures. I’ll try to find the thread and attach it.
 
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