In february of this year, after traveling 1000 miles from connecticut to florida we stopped. When we started again as soon as we pulled out of the parking lot the engine lost power. We where able to get the car to the next parking lot and call volvo service. They came and towed the car 80 miles to jacksonville fl. They had to replace the throttle position sensor.
2002 Volvo V70 acceleration complaints
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Upon approaching an intersection brakes were applied to slow the vehicle down. Suddenly, while the vehicle was slowing down engine revved, and the vehicle accelerated. Consumer immediately depressed the brake pedal to stop the acceleration, but it failed to do so. Vehicle stopped acceleration when the vehicle smashed into a guard rail. Manufacturer was sending a team from n.y. To evaluate the problem. This vehicle was leased through the connecticut family orthopedic office.
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