Q: Taurus accelerator issue
Does not always idler down when take foot off accelerator. Also, if under acceleration out does not idle down. Eminem sometimes does not idle down when apply the brakes. Have replaced IAC , PCV, and TPS.
My car has 327000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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