loosing power and some squeaky noise coming from under hood

2000 FORD TAURUS
248,000 MILES • 0.6L • V6 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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Vehicle from one minute to next started to loose power and some squeaky noise coming from under hood. two small hoses were hanging off of their place that they connect to by EGR valve. what causes the hoses to pop off?
Sep 12, 2016 at 11:02 AM
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Yes I have seen this problem before, you have a plugged catalytic converter. Here is a guide that will help you change it

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/catalytic-converter-replacement

Please let us know what you find so it will help others.

Best, Ken
Sep 15, 2016 at 7:20 AM
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