Ford Edge Catalytic Converter Scrap Price – Big Cat for Big Money

Cat converters are really important in terms of saving nature. They catch some harmful elements emitted from the engine and catalyze them to reduce the potential harm they can cause to the environment. But these converters can also make your mood worse when they clog or just malfunction because of their age. Can you sell them? Oh yes, you can!

Today, we'll be talking about the scrap price of a Ford Edge catalytic converter. Do you know how much you can get for an OEM one? Just keep reading to find out. We've investigated possible price offers in different places and we are now ready to tell you a lot about these carts. Let's just start with the basics.

Here's what we are going to discuss today:

1. Ford Edge catalytic converter types and location.
2. Possible prices you can get for an OEM and aftermarket converter.
3. Where should you sell your catalytic converter from an Edge?
4. Is the Edge prone to cat converter theft issues?

Let's get started!

Where is the Edge catalytic converter situated?

Like in most modern vehicles, the converter in an Edge will not be alone. In most cases, the vehicle will have one or two pre-cats and one main cat. So, the overall number of the converter may go up to three.

The Edge was introduced in 2007 and has been in production since that time. It's a big and comfortable SUV that has been almost always powered by big engines. Mostly V6 ones. Though some turbo L4 engines were there and the second generation also got diesel engines for European versions.

We'll be talking about the US-sold vehicles, and here the V6 engines (Duratec and EcoBoost) have been the most popular.

So, here's what you will want to know about the converters:

• pre-cats are smaller and not that valuable, though each of them may cost up to $100 (more often near $65-80);
• the pre-cats are located near the exhaust manifold and they are responsible for initial cleaning, they don't contain a lot of precious metals;
• the main cat converter is located near the muffler, just under your car, it's a big and heavy thing, usually accompanied by a heat screen;
• the main cat is the most precious thing because it contains all those expensive metals and can cost a lot as a scrap part;
• only OEM converters are bought for decent money, any aftermarket cat will probably cost about $20 or something like that;
• the average main cat from a Ford Edge contains up to 7 grams of platinum, 5-6 grams of palladium, and also 1-2 grams of rhodium;
• the OEM cat will have the serial number on it, sometimes the Ford logo can be present, but not always.

So, now you know where you should look for the cat. Once you locate your converter, try to identify it. If you have owned your vehicle since when it was new, you'll be sure that the converter is original. But if you bought a used Edge, you can never be sure it's OEM.

Everything we'll be discussing in our article is about OEM cats. Unfortunately, it's impossible to sell an aftermarket catalytic converter at a high price because a buyer will never be sure this part contains at least some precious metals. Eventually, all old and malfunctioning converters go to recycling companies and get recycled.

How much can they pay for your cat?

Well, to answer this question, we need to know who you mean by "they". We know at least five ways of selling your converter from the Ford Edge and we are pretty sure you can find some more.

Here are some ideas and our explanations:

• Scrapyards - they are bad to sell your cat to because they offer only up to half of the actual price;
• eBay - you can try to sell your cat by advertising it on eBay, but for this, you will need to know the average price;
• Middlemen - these guys are ready to give you cash right away, they are good, but the prices are only a little better than with scrapyards;
• Exhaust shops - these guys can buy your cats, but they will do it for so little money that you won't feel any improvements in your budget;
• Recycling companies - these are the best ways in terms of a quick sale and good prices, so we would choose these buyers.

Now, what about the prices? The eventual price for a scrap catalytic converter taken off your Ford Edge depends on many factors. And we can't say to you for sure how much the cat should cost.

A quick estimate: the pre-cat from the Edge should cost about $80 while the main catalytic converter will be sold at $220 or more. These are just the average prices as of July 2022.

Here are the main factors that can influence the price:

• the condition of your cat is important, it shouldn't be with holes in its body or rusty as hell, the badly damaged cats will sell cheaper;
• also, the scrap catalytic converters may sell at worse prices if the price for precious metals has deteriorated much recently;
• one more factor is the year and the model of the cat - it's important because it decides the number of precious metals inside;
• also, the way you decide to sell your catalytic converter is important - some companies pay more than others.

As you see, the only factor you can control is the choice of the buyer. At this stage, we want to give our own view on how you should choose a recycling company that pays more money than any other business will agree to pay for your converter.

How to sell your cat at the best possible price?

Well, if you have already tried to sell a converter from your Ford Edge, you know for sure that this is not a simple task. You may even have asked some companies how much they were ready to pay and you then decided to put the cat in your garage and wait for some time - maybe it will get more expensive over time.

Here, we want to give you quick advice on how you can check the best possible price. First of all, forget about scrapyards, middlemen, exhaust shops, and other resellers - they never recycle cats, they just buy them and then sell them to make money.

Here's what you should do:

1. Take the cat converter off your Ford Edge and investigate it, find the serial number, and write it down.
2. Then, take pictures of the converter you now have in your hands, this will help you get the precise price offer.
3. After that, you should find websites of all recycling companies working in your state and also in neighboring states.
4. Just quote online - send them the pictures you've taken and all the descriptions of the year and model of your Edge.
5. You will need to wait a day or two until all companies give their price offers.
6. Then, just compare them and decide which one is the best option for you.

Bear in mind that some companies will be ready to pay for delivery while others will not want to do that. Shipping costs may be quite heavy for the budget, so check this before you agree on any price offer.

As a rule, these steps will lead to 5 or more price offers and you'll be able to understand what the best price of your cat converter is. Probably, the only option of getting more is going to eBay, but here, you can wait for your client for ages.

What about the risks of cat converter theft?

Stealing a catalytic converter from a Ford Edge is the way for someone to get some cash. And this is a pretty bad idea because this someone can easily get jailed for this. What's more, the price of a stolen cat converter is going to be $30-$50 (if we are talking about the Ford Edge), and it isn't worth the risks at all.

But we should say that if you have the Edge in your possession, never leave it in a place that can potentially be dangerous for converter theft. You will have to invest over a thousand if someone steals your converter and this case is not covered by your insurance.

Unfortunately, vehicles with decent ride height are always prone to catalytic converter theft. A thief can easily get under the car without jacking it up and comfortably cut the converter off. For doing it on a Fusion, for example, this guy will need much more time and effort.

Final words

If you are the owner of the Ford Edge, you can sell your old catalytic converter unless it's an aftermarket part. Any OEM Ford cat converter is valuable and can be sold to recycling companies. We've outlined some ways to sell your converter and some ways to get the up-to-date price of it. You can use these tips if you think that someone is offering unfair prices to your cat.