engine failure

2007 FORD F-150
74,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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BONER_69
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why does my 2007 Ford F150 die all of a sudden at an idle. it makes a knocking noise right before it dies. Right after it dies it turn on again and run fine for a while
Feb 12, 2011 at 7:19 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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The knocking noise is usually and indication of a severely lean fuel mixture so the engine is likely running out of fuel. Check your fuel pressure and monitor it while this happens.
Feb 12, 2011 at 7:57 PM
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