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2002 Ford Explorer Repair Question


Topics covered: Exhaust, Exhaust leak, Ticking.
Mileage: 145,500 miles.

Asked on July 26, 2012

I have a faint ticking sound under load what would this be?

I have an 02 explorer it has a faint ticking sound while in gear and under a load the only time you can really hear it is if you are beside something. What could be causing this problem? It also is sluggish sometimes when pulling out from a stop sign
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Replied on July 26, 2012

Ticking maybe exhaust leak as for sluggish how recent tune? recent repairs? check engine light on?

Tiny Answered by Docfixit (expert)
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Replied on July 26, 2012

Oil change about a month ago, spark plugs couple of weeks,I don't know if this has anything to do with it but last couple of days being getting a faint smell of gas when first starting up explorer thru the vents

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Replied on July 26, 2012

check enging light is not on

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Replied on July 27, 2012

Check for exhaust leak if leaking will give O2 false reading and lean out bank leak on causing sluggish

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