Catalytic Converter Replacement

1993 Ford Taurus V8 70,000 miles

My car is very loud when I start it up, as well as in idle & driving. There is no power at all when I drive it. Could it be the catalytic converter that is damaged? If so, how much does it cost to fix? And is it driveable?

I actually took it to the repair shop today and the mechanic said that the pipe was broken off from the catalytic converter completely. I had to have it repaired and it actually didnt cost me as much as I thought. I had the entire exhaust system repaired for less that $400.00. Thanks again for answering my question

I took my car to the shop, because all of the sudden it does not want to run right. When I start it it stalls unless I keep foot on the gas and brake to get in gear. When I step on the gas it hesitates like a lot of gas and then no gas even though my foot is sometimes to the floor. Took it to the shop and they said it was catalytic converter. I took it off and it does same thing. Changed the fuel filter, and the distributor cap and rotor. Please help!

I have a 2004 Ford Taurus, 6 cylinder, 4-door, with a little over 45000 miles.
March of 2006, I had an issue with acceleration. I would push the gas peddle but it did not want to go. It was discovered to be the converter.
On Monday (07-02-07) I took it back. My brother used to be a mechanic and told me he could tell I had an exhaust problem. First I oook it to a muffler shop recommended to me and the said they did a small gasket leak but would have to test the oxygen sensor and to bring it back. They also mentioned the converter. So on Monday, I took it back to a local ford dealer. The put it on diagnostic which showed nothing. The had some service foreman test drive it and said there was a problem. Now they are saying the converter again. A reliable source told me today this is not normal to happen again. There has to be a reason why this keeps happening, maybe its the computer or computer chip off calibration. My question, why can this happen again and what can keep causing this problem so I can make them fix not only the converter again but also the problem that keeps messing it up?
Also, donation was made (5CS39720CX66751oY) to answer my question quick. I have to return to dealer in about 36 hours. :D