I own a 2000 SVT with 47000 miles. A few weeks ago I was accelerating in a turn and the car almost died completely. After searching on here I found out it was most likely the fuel pump. So I took it in to the local Ford dealer, who replaced the fuel pump and cleaned the EGR ports (not covered under my extended warranty, I had a previous post about that whole ordeal). So then I started having this "third gear chugging" problem. Basically, every time I shift into third and hit the gas, the car sputters or chugs. Only in third gear. And I have been getting really low fuel economy (13 mpg). So I took it back to Ford, who told me this time it was the spark plug wires. So they changed the wires and plugs. I also changed the fuel filter just to see if that would help. Guess what - still the same problem. I don't trust the dealer anymore, so I had a local mechanic drive it with me, and he is out of ideas as well. Is the transmission electronic, maybe something wrong with sensing 3rd gear? Any input is appreciated. Thanks.
