My bet based on your description of the problem would be that you have a problem with the torque converter clutch lock-up solenoid. Your car goes into overdrive at 45 - 50 mph. If the clutch locks up, then un-locks you feel the "shift" from fluid drive (unlocked) to direct drive (locked). You did not mention whether or not the problem goes away when you get faster 65mph and above.
Try this drive the car until it begins to act up. Slightly apply brake pressure. (not enough to activate the brakes, but enough to activat the brake lights) If the problem goes away, it is a problem with the torque converter lock up. If not, then it is something else.
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