Q: Ford Edge not starting even with no keys in the car, the vehicle not running it clicks and the fog lights turn on air bag light on

asked by on March 27, 2017

Even if the car is turned off, no keys in it, it clicks and the fog lights blink, and the air bag light is on the dash. Car does not start or turn over.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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