I have a 2001 Tribute DX with a 3.0L. It will drive fine down the road. Then out of nowhere it just loses power. Can't accelerate at all, don't hear any misfire. When I push on the pedal it just bogs and damn near kills the engine. The kicker is, if I put it in Neutral and shut car off and coast for few secs and start it again. It will drive normal again for awhile!! No plugged Cats, changed Mass Air Sensor, changed all Intake gaskets. Can't figure it out. I think it may be a sensor but not sure. Any one got a starting point? Friend says could be fuel pump. I think highly unlikely turning it off fixes a fuel pump. What sensor could it be?

 

You don't mention a CEL. If it's on get the codes read at a parts store and note them, then clear the memory. Google for the codes.

One of the things that could cause your kind of problem is the fuel pressure regulator or fuel pump.
Another cause could be a faulty throttle position sensor.

Those a stabs in the dark thou.

 

1 new fuel pump and 30 minutes and not a problem for a week. Thanks!!

 

Super!
From now on fill up promptly when the fuel light comes on. The pump needs the fuel to dissipate heat.