1996 Ford Explorer catalytic converter

Tiny
LEDALE
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  • 1996 FORD EXPLORER
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 165,000 MILES
What would cause a catalytic converter to glow red and the suv to run rough
Friday, December 21st, 2007 AT 11:59 PM

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Tiny
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.
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