Transmission lunge

[The Yellow One]

I searched for help with this but no luck.

I am gonna say over the last couple of days I have noticed my EX kinda of lunging when I put it in drive and start moving. It clears up pretty quick but I am worried it might be the beginning of something major. I will check the trans fluid and add that bit of info to my post on my next log in.

 

[wood1]

Fluid level is extremely important. So is regular maintenance. New fluid and filter regularly and the installation of a (relatively cheap) in line filter can save you a lot of trouble.

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=161337

In the end, fluid and new filter, adjust the bands and that may clear things up. If not you may have bigger issues.

 

[The Yellow One]

Thanks Wood1 I checked the fluid level and it is a little low. My question now is, my dipstick only says "Mercon". Not III or V so is there a regular Mercon or is that the same as Mercon III?

 

[wood1]

I don't think you can buy Mercon anymore, the synthetic V is good.

 

[The Yellow One]

I added the fluid and it has fixed the problem. Only time it acts up now is if I am at a long red light or hold the brake for an extended period of time. Then it starts to push and force the truck forward. I am going to check the fluid in the morning after I get packed up and head home.