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1998 Ford Explorer experiencing burning metallic smell which is very apparent. No leaks in coolant, power steering. Think it may be the catalytic converter. 184k miles and never replaced cat or exhaust. Any experiences with this on a 1998? Thanks, Libby

ok, I drove my 1998 Ex across country from OR to Cape Cod, no hitches, no breakdowns....tada. Did some work before I left, replaced shocks, tires, rocker arms, ball joints, did alignment, belts, fuel pumps, fuel filter and pcv valve. Still, a 4k mile trip and she ran like a charm. Now there is...

After much research, I put Cooper A/T's on the 1998 X but notice that it seems really firm and tippy. Hopefully after the alignment next week, it will not feel this way. I also just put new shocks on as well. Perhaps washing it after two years rearranged the "dirt" load....haha. Taking it cross...