1992 Ford Crown Victoria Car acceleration

1992 FORD CROWN VICTORIA
85,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BROWNMAN
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The car seems to want to accelerate on its own. I dont have to have my foot on the gas pedal for the car to increase speed. When you come to a stop sign the engine will rev at a high rate and i dont need to press the gas pedal because the car wants to go.
Apr 26, 2010 at 1:17 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the throttle plate if its sticking/to include the linkage/cable and also test throttle position sensor
Apr 26, 2010 at 10:41 PM
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