Question

p0430 on a 2002 Ford Escape V6, what I need to replace? I hear a popping noise at times as I accelerate from the passenger side

Answer 1

This code is for the bank 2 catalytic converter.Bank 2 is the bank closet to the radiator on this model. This code indicates the canverter is no longer doing the job. The popping sound you hear might be lose catalyst in the converter,

Answer 2

P0430 FORD - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 2

Read more: https://www.autocodes.com/p0430_ford.html