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If it knocks and rattles after the switch is turned off it is doing what is called dieseling. The timing may be a bit high. If you're running 87 octane try running high octane for a while and see if that cures it. Good Luck!!!!!!!!!

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Q: When I go to turn off car engine 1998 ford zx2 engine just keeps running?
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