2000 ford contour chugs then dies?

I have a 2000 ford contour v6 recently I was on my way home from work and it started to chug not bad but noticeable then it started to do it more but harder eventually I pulled over and it just died tried starting back up and it cranked but it would die I let sit for a day then it started back up sounded fine but then I go to engage in a gear whether reverse or drive and then it would chug and die. I do have a code showing p0401 with engine light always on but didn't think twice after replacing my range transmission sensor it showed that code… I'm thinking it is fuel pump along with fuel filter any help I would appreciate it

Possible causes for P0401
- EGR passage clogged
- Faulty EGR Vacuum Modulator Valve
- Faulty EGR Valve
- Faulty EGR solenoid valve
- EGR solenoid valve harness is open or shorted
- EGR solenoid valve circuit poor electrical connection
- Dead (Weak) battery
- Faulty EGR temperature sensor and circuit
- Exhaust gas leaks
I would check the EGR passage ways first for a chunk of carbon build up and that does not cost anything or the EGR temp sensor because after it cools down or while it starts back up. Look up the other stuff on youtube and see how to check out the other possibilities. But check and verify a problem before you spend $

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