2000 Ford Contour my brake are hard and the car revs high

2000 FORD CONTOUR
100,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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MARRIED$LIFE1
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my car revs up by its self when started and driving
Apr 21, 2010 at 1:50 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It sounds like the vacuum hose from the engine to the brake booster is off or broken. Check that and let me know what you find.

Joe
May 1, 2010 at 3:42 PM
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