Pastor Robert:
Welcome to Mustang Works Online!
I don't know much about the V-6 but I'll submit that when a dealer says "they all do that" or when the car performs in some odd way and they tell you "that's normal" it's usually a form of brush-off and should not be tolerated.
It sounds as if the idle may need a simple adjustment or the IAB needs to be cleaned, although it's awfully soon for that.
The shifting problem may be due to a clutch adjustment being needed and a fluid check would be a good idea. Take it back and don't take the brush-off answers. New cars should shift properly and not have an idle surge, and you need to politely explain this to the service writer and go over his head if he stonewalls you. Granted, prayer shouldn't be necessary just to get your Mustang serviced properly, but it may come to that sometimes.
As for simple bolt-on's, a K&N air filter is a good place to begin, and a set of steeper differential gears (3.73 ratio) would do a lot for performance without affecting the engine; but beware of voiding the warranty with bolt-on's. Not to tempt you, but the K&N filter is 'legal' and the gears would be 'invisible' to any Ford mechanic.
Just a thought.
The 2000 Mustang is a great car and we wish you well with yours. Thanks for joining us.
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Mr. 5.0
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