Q: Reduced engine power
Truck had been running smoothly for about 3 months with no problems. This morning on my way to work a "Reduced Power to Engine" light came on, the truck slowed to about 15 mph max, and the stabilitrak/traction control lights began to cycle as well. I was drive the last 4 minutes to get to work, but I do not feel comfortable driving it again until someone has had a chance to look at it. Any ideas what could be wrong?
My car has 165000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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