2002 Ford Ranger Shaking, Stalling, Check Engine

2002 FORD RANGER
120,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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PZELLER
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My truck has started to make a shuddering over the past few days while stopped. This shuddeing doesn't seem to be as much of a problem when the air was turned on. Yesterday the Check Engine light also lit up on the dashboard and it stalled while stopped at a red light (but I was able to restart the engine and keep driving). Does this sound like a simple problem or does it sound like major engine failure? Thank you for your time.
Jul 20, 2010 at 9:30 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check engine light:

Have the computer scanned for code/s-you have a problem within the engine management system that caused the CEL to turn on-This is your starting point of diagnosis,finding out what's going on.
Jul 21, 2010 at 4:26 AM
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