2003 Ford Taurus surging/fuel consumption

2003 FORD TAURUS
104,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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2FORDS2003
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At constant speeds the car is surging regaurdless of high or low speed or transmission gear. While holding constant speed it surges or bucks, and it has been using slot more gas recntly I used to go 400+ miles on a full tank now its about 250. ANY IDEAS??
Jul 31, 2008 at 5:28 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel pump and regulator
Jul 31, 2008 at 5:35 PM
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