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Why does my car miss when coasting?

Tiny
HKWHITEBUTTERFLY
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  • 1996 FORD TAURUS
  • 20,100 MILES
Upon reaching 35 mph or 50 mph and either setting cruise control, or easing back on the accelerator, it feels like the engine is missing and it gives a small 1, 2, 3 shake.
Thursday, July 26th, 2012 AT 6:40 AM

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Tiny
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Start witha full tune, check for vacuumm leaks may be thinking this may be more of a surge than a miss, start here.
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Thursday, July 26th, 2012 AT 8:00 AM
Tiny
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Thank you for the answer - we will do it.
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Thursday, July 26th, 2012 AT 5:17 PM

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