Racing rpms

Asked by GuruT1ZXR Jul 03, 2018 at 02:19 PM about the 2008 Ford Explorer XLT

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 2008 Ford explorer, recently the
rpms have started racing while I am driving.  
When this happens  I take my foot off the
gas and let it coast. After a few minutes the
racing stops.  Can anyone tell me what's
going on.

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