Q: Truck is dying when in drive. 1999 Ford F-150
I have a 99 Ford f150 with the 4.6. Here lately it has been rough idling and will die at a red light. I have replaced the EGR valve and mass air flow sensor. I don't know what else to do. I need help this is my only ride.
My car has 166000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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