Catalytic convertor noise

Tiny
CARYDD5876
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  • 2003 FORD ESCAPE
  • 3.0L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 187,000 MILES
I have read online different ways to check if catalytic convertor is clogged. I would like to know what pinging sound means when I have engine warmed up. I put vehicle in park and let engine idle. There is pinging or dinging noise coming from front of exhaust. The noise isn't erratic, it is ping---ping---ping.
Friday, October 23rd, 2020 AT 10:27 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Is it possible for you to record it and upload it for me to hear? A ping from the exhaust isn't normal, but I have heard them rattle.

Also, have you experienced any power loss?

Take a look through this link and let me know if anything mirrors what you experience:

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

Let me know.

Joe
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Friday, October 23rd, 2020 AT 11:20 AM

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