1999 Ford Expedition exhaust

Tiny
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  • 1999 FORD EXPEDITION
  • 4.6L
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 184,000 MILES
I have a hole in my exhaust manifold will it hurt the motor if not fixed
Wednesday, August 27th, 2014 AT 8:41 AM

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Tiny
HMAC300
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The motor no but it will set a code of a 420or430 depending on side because it's leaking air. It could physically harm You or occupants as well.
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Wednesday, August 27th, 2014 AT 9:33 AM
Tiny
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Thank you for your reply hmac300 but now have new Q's how can it harm the driver or companions? Andcan it be fixed cheaply without replacing manifold?
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Wednesday, August 27th, 2014 AT 10:05 AM
Tiny
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It can harm you because it leaks carbon monoxide which leads to carbon monoxide poisoning you go to sleep and don't wake up
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Wednesday, August 27th, 2014 AT 12:27 PM

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