2000 Ford Explorer: jerking or lurching

Filed Sep 28, 2010 · Transmission · 16 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford explorer. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle jerked when the contact shifted gears. The failure occurred intermittently at any speed. The failure also occurred while the vehicle was in reverse gear. The vehicle was taken to an authorized three times but the failure could not be duplicated. The solenoid was replaced, but the failure continued to occur more frequently over time. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 16. The current mileage was approximately 53,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Jul 31, 2010 · Transmission · 104,000 miles · TX

2000 ford explorer,transmission will slip,lock up in overdrive,place in reverse car lurches forward.the o/d off light flashes engine rpms are very high.there are thousands of people that keep having the same problems with this vehicle. It has 4.0 engine and the 5r55e automatic transmission. This vehicle is dangerous to my family and to the public you never know what type of reaction will come out of this transmission. The vehicle has 100,000 miles on it. Taken to aamco they quoted $2300.00 for repairs. My warrant companycomplete automotive repair servives (c.a.r.s)will only pay for a salvage yard transmission.these transmission were only made fro a short time. Any transmission from a salvage yard will have the operating problems. While at aamco a customer brought his 1999 explorer in his transmission was rebuilt by aamco feb of this year.it is stuck in overdrive and will not go into reverse. Warranty company sent a used transmission to the aamco shop at 4210 red bluff road pasadena texas,it was installed,transmission would not go into overdrive and set a computer code of torque converter failure along with solenoid failure. Ford motor company has turned loose a very unsafe to the public they must be held accountable and made to repair this type of transmission.

Filed Apr 26, 2010 · Transmission · 160,000 miles · MI

My transmission on my 2000 ford explorer xlt over drive o/d light started to flash on and off. I only have 169,000 miles on the truck. When I was driving it started to jerk and slip out of gear. Now it only let me drive only in one gear. I've called the ford dealerships and says there is nothing we can do. It should be a recall on this problem because so many ford explorer owners up to the 2002 model has the same problem with their truck and they the same response when call ford dealerships. This the website with all of the complaints: http://www.carcomplaints.com/ford/explorer/2002/transmission/o_d_light_is_blinking.shtml. This issue needs to addressed because no one wants to be in the middle of on coming traffic and can't move because of the vehicle's transmission want allow them too. They will be in an accident or cause one.

Filed Mar 18, 2004 · Transmission · IL

While shifting gears vehicle jerked. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the transmission needed to be replaced due to worn-out parts.

Filed Jan 14, 2004 · Suspension · SD

We purchased this vehicle 1/03 with 39,000 miles on it. 3/03 the idle air control valve went bad and had to be replaced. Then 7/03 the entire transmission had to be replaced because slipping from 2nd to 3rd gear. This cost $1,800 to fix. The vehicle only had 43,000 miles on at that time. Now it is 1/04 and the truck is back in the shop for an idle problem once again and the vehicle jerks and bucks when going down the road at 35-40 MPH. This is a very unsafe situation and ford should be replacing all the iac valves under a recall because there are an abundance of explorer owners who this has happened to around the 39,000 -43,000 miles mark!

Filed Oct 20, 2003 · Transmission · 69,900 miles · IN

While driving vehicle jerks when automatically shifting gears. Dealer stated that automatic transmission needed a new valve kit.

Filed Oct 3, 2003 · Suspension · IN

While driving at any speed the vehicle would shake and jerk. The dealership has been contacted. Please add any additional information.

Filed Jun 20, 2003 · Engine, Suspension · OH

While driving at any speed and with no warning vehicle will heavily jerk, and then engine check light will come on and stay on the remainder of the time vehicle was being operated. Dealer notified.

Filed Mar 12, 2003 · Transmission · 32,500 miles · MI

The vehicle experienced a hard jerk, when driving at highway speeds. At times, the vehicle would jerk three to four times in a row. Dealer was notified and couldn't diagnose the problem.

Filed Oct 9, 2001 · Steering · NY

When steering vehicle will go straight, and when trying to turn wheel it jerks . When trying to turn wheel either left or right it is hard, and it makes a grinding noise. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated they knew it was a problem, but they didn't have a solution.

Filed Jun 4, 2001 · Electrical · IL

When driving, groves,water puddles ,a low part in the road ,ect will make the car jerk to one side or th other, or pull very hard depending on the side the grove,water ect is on. It has not yet caused harm to my family but it very well could have many times. This happens at speeds as low as 10-15 mpr.

Filed Dec 16, 2000 · MA

Bought car new 1/2000. 5/2000 noticed sidewalls turning brown and very bad handling on road bumps. Shortly thereafter noticed that on dirt roads (normal country road driving, not off-road) car tended to slide out on corners, and jerk to side if bump not symmetrical. Brought to ford's attention, told them I thought the suspension was incompetent. When the recall was announced, bought michelin tires. They have not turned brown, and the safety/handling was immensely improved. Something is wrong with the firestone tires, which I still have, and the explorer suspension. (dot number: vdcu 1px tiresize: 255/70r16)