Q: .Pcm not keeping memory stored and resetting emissions monitors and vehicle is turned off 1996 Ford f150 2wd 4.9L l6 manual 5 spd
Pcm is not keeping memory stored and resetting emissions monitors when the truck is turned off
My car has 375000 miles.
My car has a manual transmission.
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