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my car accelerates by itself and doesnt want to slow down.
Sent to Car Experts March 04 11:33 PM

my car accelerates by itself and doesnt want to slow down. when i press on the break it pulls me foward. it also sounds like it is going really fast when i press on the break. and it has a funny smell coming from the hood what is wrong with it.

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1987 Ford taurus 4cylinder

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Status:  Closed   Value: $10
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