1995 Ford Taurus maybe winter related...

106 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BURGENDYSKY
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The weather has been freezing here in WV. My car has been running fine, just had an oil change. I started my car the other morning, and it ran fine for about an hour (I left it running when I wasn't driving). When I got in to drive, I took off down the road. When I came to a stop sign, I realized my brakes weren't working right. The pedal was stuck at the top, it felt like I had no power brakes. I parked the car and left it alone for a few hours. I went to start it up later, and discovered that the engine was now sputtering, and didn't want to idle. The brakes still didn't work. I could smell somthing burning once the engine got hot, abd noticed some steam coming out around the cadalaic converter. Any input at all would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Jan 6, 2010 at 8:07 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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Start engine open hood and check for a vacuum leak
Jan 6, 2010 at 9:23 AM
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