Q: We have a 2007 Ford 500, I got in turned the ignition and it made a large clunk and shut off. It now won’t start at all
We have a 2007 Ford 500, I got in turned the ignition and it made a large clunk and shut off. It now won’t start at all. The dash has lights still come on but it’s like it’s in lock mode. The wrench light has now come on
My car has 88000 miles.
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