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Has the fuel filter been changed? Also, if it still happens after the new filter, check the fuel pressure.

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Q: What can cause sudden power loss while driving The engine still idles but dies when accelerator is pressed Power is restored after turning ignition off and back on so it can't be the fuel pump?
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