I have a faint ticking sound under load what would this be?

2002 FORD EXPLORER
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ML5888
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I have an 02 explorer it has a faint ticking sound while in gear and under a load the only time you can really hear it is if you are beside something. What could be causing this problem? It also is sluggish sometimes when pulling out from a stop sign
Jul 26, 2012 at 8:23 PM
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Ticking maybe exhaust leak as for sluggish how recent tune? recent repairs? check engine light on?
Jul 26, 2012 at 8:33 PM
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Oil change about a month ago, spark plugs couple of weeks,I don't know if this has anything to do with it but last couple of days being getting a faint smell of gas when first starting up explorer thru the vents
Jul 26, 2012 at 10:54 PM
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check enging light is not on
Jul 26, 2012 at 10:54 PM
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Check for exhaust leak if leaking will give O2 false reading and lean out bank leak on causing sluggish
Jul 27, 2012 at 3:24 PM