Q: 01 Dodge Ram jerks when taking off, bogs down , when coming to stop it feels like it wants to go but dies

asked by on January 10, 2018

When taking off if u apply gas firmly it jerks and bogs down as if were in another gear, and coming to a stop it dies, doesn't do this if I baby it

My car has 295000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission Your help is much appreciated

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