why does my car miss when coasting?

1996 FORD TAURUS
20,100 MILES
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HKWHITEBUTTERFLY
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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.
Jul 26, 2012 at 6:40 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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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.
Jul 26, 2012 at 8:00 AM
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HKWHITEBUTTERFLY
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Thank you for the answer - we will do it.
Jul 26, 2012 at 5:17 PM
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