Q: I have a 1999 ford ranger it had a slight knocking sound so I was on my way to the dealership to have it checked. The truck shut o
My truck had a slight knocking sound so I was on my way to the dealership to have it checked out. While driving the truck made a sound I can't describe and it shut off. It will not start back up it dosent try to start but all gauges work and the a.c. fan works what could this be
My car has 192277 miles.
My car has a manual transmission.
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