The contact owns a 2002 Ford Explorer XLT(na). The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to a local shop where the contact was informed that the catalytic converters failed. The manufacturer was contacted who stated that they were not able to help because the vehicle was out of warranty. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileages were 107,000.

- West Covina, CA, USA

Was hearing a banging noise in the hood, my husband found out that the spark plug blew out and stripped the head.

- Cochranville, PA, USA

Intake manifold is made of burned two holes in itself due to plastic construction not able two withstand heat witch caused a cascading affect and catalytic converters also had to be replaced. This is the first time it happened. I had to replace the converters and the manifold to correct problem.

- Richmond, CA, USA

Engine ticking at idle.

- Findlay, OH, USA

: the contact stated while driving 55 mph, a burning odor was smelled coming from the A/C vents in the rear of the vehicle. When the vehicle was stopped, the rear vent was hot to the touch and a burning odor was evident. The service dealer and manufacturer had not been notified. Updated 10/30/2006 -

- Lido Beach, NY, USA

The truck has a very strong rotten egg smell that come in the vehicle. Myself and other passengers have experienced nausea and headaches from the smell. It has been serviced several times to no prevail. The dealship says that the smell should go away after the truck has been driven for 10,000 miles. They have no solution.

- Fort Wayne, IN, USA

There is a strong sulphur smell coming from exhaust. It is very noticeable inside vehicle. Dealer has inspected vehicle, and said there was nothing they could do.

- Beverly Hills, FL, USA

After vehicle has warmed up after about 20 minutes of normal operation there is an odor that smells as if oil is burning. The best way to describe this odor is it as if oil was spilled on a hot manifold. The odor can be smelled in the cabin of the vehicle through the heating/ac vents in the vehicle when operating. When the engine is turned off the odor is very predominent. Vehicle has been taken to dealer twice they state they cannot find any problem. My concern is that there may be a vehicle fire from this unknown source of what appears to be burning oil somewhere in the vehicle. Something was mentioned that on other Ford trucks the catalytic converters were being replaced, but not on this model.

- Sterling Heights, MI, USA

While driving short or long distances consumer has noticed a very strong chemical odor in passenger compartment. Odor has caused occupants of vehicle to become ill. Consumer has contacted dealer and manufacturer. Cause of problem has yet to be determined.

- Northville, MI, USA

When stopped at a light, there is a strong sulfur odor in the car causing occupants to have trouble breathing. Owner has developed breathing problem since purchasing the vehicle. Vehicle will hesitate without notice when pulling out into traffic.

- Winterville, NC, USA