2008 Ford Explorer: jerking or lurching

Filed Nov 13, 2019 · Transmission, Wheels · 61,000 miles · IL

Transmission on my ford explorer v8 4.6 limited not changing into last gear. When coming to a complete stop transmission jerks slightly. At 61000 miles now ..... I didn't expect transmission problems. Front wheel bearings are humming..... I had this wheel bearing problem before on my other 2008 ford explorer xlt 6 cylinder 4.0

Filed Oct 27, 2015 · Transmission · 63,090 miles · NY

Vehicle lurches in and out of gear. Vehicle lurches into reverse from park, and is delayed from park to drive. Vehicle feels like it has been bumped hard from behind as it is downshifting. In snow especially, this can cause a significant sdafety hazrd and risk of accident. These events occur when vehicle is staionary, and while in motion there is a significant delay in transmission engagement, which can cause a collison. Definite hazard when pulling out in traffic, when it does not respond normally. The fix for most units is expensive, requiring replacement of valve body in the transmission. My particular vehicle was 5 years old and had 63000 miles on it when the problem occurred. Ford refused to assist with this repair.

Filed May 29, 2015 · Transmission · 78,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford explorer. While driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle jerked violently when shifted into gear and decelerated when shifted into drive. The engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the shift solenoid needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred two months later. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 78,000.

Filed Aug 23, 2013 · Transmission · 164,000 miles · NC

My 2008 ford explorer transmission started lurching when shifting gears while driving. Also when I would put the car in reverse it would hesitate and roll back a few seconds and then "slam" into reverse. I expected to see my transmission laying on the ground. I have also had a 2005 ford explorer and it did the same thing. This is my only car and I am very disappointed with ford. My last explorer also had to have all four wheel bearings replaced under 75,000 miles and my 2008 had to have two replaced before it was 2 yrs old. This is crazy! Too expensive to have these things happen so frequently!! Will not be buying another ford.

Filed Feb 17, 2012 · Transmission · 60,000 miles · TX

When shifting into reverse from park, or any other gears, the shift is extremely delayed. It appears to be "hitting hard." it even lurches backwards about 2 feet while this happens. Which, if parked around other people this poses as an extreme danger, as I could accidentally hit the other car (and have to pay) or I could hit someone that looks like they are standing far enough away that it shouldn't be a problem; while I don't intend to put my car in reverse when someone is behind it ever in the first place but someone could be running behind it... Regardless... It's a danger. I've heard about further problems that have occurred with cars showing these symptoms as well.. Like shifting out of park into a gear and rolling backwards?! How does ford not see this as a problem?