Two problems related to catalytic convertor have been reported for the 2001 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Ford Explorer based on all problems reported for the 2001 Explorer.
While driving 60mph vehicle vibrates. Vehicle pulls to the right severly. Steering wheel is crooked, pulls to the left. Dealer contacted. Also, consumer states that there is very bad smell from catalytic converter which Ford says it is normal.
From the date of purchase there has been a smell, both inside and outside the vehicle. A burning smell, at times the smell of rotten eggs. This smell causes me to be nauseaous. The dealer checked this on the computer, stated everyhing is okay. The computer results verify that the exhaust system is functioning within Ford standards.