2000 Mercury Sable need answers

2000 MERCURY SABLE
132,000 MILES • V12 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JUICY1972
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My car makes a thumping noise while driving it and it gets worse when i hit the brakes. When i start it up it acts like it wants to cut off and it will start sputtering back and forth . One morning it did cut off, but it started right back up. My heater is not connected and their is a leak on the passenger side on the floor. Occasionally i smell a slight burning smell. Please help me I just purchased this car and want to take the necessary steps to correct these problems befor they cause more damage. Thanks
Mar 3, 2010 at 3:39 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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The thumping sounds like bad / warped rotors or drums. Have them checked. Also, is it coolant getting into the car?
Mar 23, 2010 at 5:16 AM
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