2004 Ford Explorer: jerking or lurching

Filed Dec 28, 2017 · Transmission · 197,000 miles · SC

Well we just bought this explorer and just as I have read from others on this website our explorer is doing similar things. Such as shifting in reverse takes 3-7 seconds to take hold, going up the mountains the SUV had major kickbacks and jerks. I have not taken to dealership as of now. Will make an apt. And put results later.

Filed Jun 27, 2017 · Engine, Suspension · TX · 1 injury

Transmission shifts harder and shakes the entire SUV. When I press the gas and get to about 35-40 it will start knocking really bad and feels like it's losing power. When I stop the exact same thing happens with the knocking. I was going 35 around a slight curve on I-45 freeway by little york shepard gulf bank area to be exact and the SUV was driving fine. I was just getting onto the freeway at this time. Hints the reason I'm not going so face. When I started picking up speed the transmission jerked so hard I flew into the next lane. Luckily no one was around me but image if I was in traffic and this happen.

Filed Jul 29, 2015 · Seats, Transmission · 178,500 miles · OK

Overdrive light starting blinking car started shifting really hard and jerking. This is a known issue with ford explorers and need to be recalled. I dont have another vehiclebi really need help please

Filed May 24, 2015 · Brakes, Engine · 140,000 miles · OH

Car starts but will go forward when shifted in reverse. Turned the car off then back on, but when I would put the car back in reverse or drive, it stalled out. Had it towed and then it was fine after that. Now its about 6 months later, now my orange wrench light pops up and cruise control shuts off at 65mph. Then it jerks a couple times. Have had it checked and came back with 14 codes mainly for transmission.

Filed Mar 16, 2015 · Engine, Transmission · 139,939 miles · OH

Had my used 2004 ford explorer for a week and I noticed the transmission jerking when it shift into the last gear. Sometimes when I put it in reverse, I have to wait for a full minute for it to finally reverse. Sometimes it jerks hard when I put it in reverse or drive. I'm sure the dealership knew about all this but never revealed it. Of course when you buy as is, your screwed.

Filed Jan 20, 2015 · Brakes, Electrical · 140,817 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford explorer. The contact stated that the service engine and the battery warning lights illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle jerked and made a loud noise. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who replaced the front driver side hub and wheel bearing, the rear springs, the three passenger gear calipers, four rear driver side calipers, the battery, five rear brake pads, and six rear rotors plus an oil change. Three weeks after the repairs, the vehicle stalled without warning. In addition, the brake pedal hesitated to respond. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer, who diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,817.

Filed Sep 5, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 173,000 miles · KY

When starting the vehicle, its not wanting to run. Then when I start to pull out it stalls. I mean, u push the gas pedal and it takes maybe four seconds before anything happens, then the tires spin it jerks forward and my kids scream. It jerks u back in the seat. Ok, we're on the road, I don't know if its going to run. One minute its acting like its getting enough fuel. The nexts its like it isn't. Now the service engine light has come on. I call the guy who works on cars, he use to be a head mechanic for has his own shop now, he automatically tells me its the throttle body and says if I cant find a used one, u wont like buyin a new one. An the bad thing is u have to replace them about every 120000 miles. Now isn't that great. The auto parts store says about $725 will take care of the part, what about the labor??? I bought this vehicle because it had a third row seat. I have three kids. I need it to be safe, not a death trap. Ford knows it has a problem, fix it!!!

Filed Jun 18, 2014 · Body, Transmission · 40,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford explorer. The contact stated that the rear wheel wells and frame were rusted. And the rear hatch was fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 100,000. Updated 09/30/14*lj the consumers stated the transmission jerks into gear. Updated 02/25/2015

Filed Jul 28, 2013 · Transmission · 90,000 miles · MO

Transmission is slipping and makes a grinding noise while driving and when back up turning the wheel it jerks and makes a banging noise. Garage said it be $3500 to fix it. It seems like tons of people with this SUV are having the same problem.

Filed Jan 17, 2013 · Seat belts · NC · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford explorer. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH around a curve and over a pothole, the driver lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle then began jerking and the vehicle flipped over five times while the driver was attempting to complete the turn. The contact was a rear passenger in the vehicle. The contact stated that the rear seat belts failed to secure the passenger's properly. As a result, the contact's head was thrown through the window and stuck the ground each time the vehicle rolled over on the roof. The contact and one other passenger were injured. The vehicle was destroyed. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileages were unknown.

Filed Aug 23, 2012 · Brakes, Engine · 84,000 miles · IN

Transmission shifts very hard so bad that it jerks me and my children's heads forward when it happens. This occurs the worst when going into reverse and into 2nd and 3rd gears. Brakes lock up/stick after being pressed for 3 seconds.

Filed Jul 27, 2012 · Transmission · 122,789 miles · IN

Driving, and and light came on, 4x4 light blinking 5times every 2/3 miles. Went to reverse and got a hard jerk. Car started making a rubbing noise. Took ithe shop was told it was either the transmission or the transfer case.