1996 Ford Explorer catalytic converter

1996 FORD EXPLORER
165,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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LEDALE
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what would cause a catalytic converter to glow red and the suv to run rough
Dec 21, 2007 at 11:59 PM
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BLACKOP555
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a rich fuel mixture will more then likely cause this. when too much fuel gets in there and the hot air is mixed with it it can ignite causing extra heat, and the car running to rich will also cause a rough run.
Dec 22, 2007 at 8:22 AM
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