Transmission lunge

The Yellow One · 12-31-2011, 08:47 AM

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* · 12-31-2011, 09:18 AM

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/...d.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 · 12-31-2011, 03:03 PM

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* · 12-31-2011, 10:04 PM

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

The Yellow One · 01-07-2012, 07:19 PM

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.

12-31-2011, 08:47 AM	#1
The Yellow One Wannabe Elite Explorer Federalsburg MD 1992 Explorer Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 21 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Transmission lunge 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.

12-31-2011, 09:18 AM	#2
wood1 Elite Explorer North of Ottawa '93 XLT, Cayman Green RIP Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 3,042 Vehicle Specs	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/...d.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. __________________ Ribs. I had ribs for lunch, that's why I'm doing this. List of useful TTB Threads

12-31-2011, 10:04 PM	#4
wood1 Elite Explorer North of Ottawa '93 XLT, Cayman Green RIP Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 3,042 Vehicle Specs	I don't think you can buy Mercon anymore, the synthetic V is good. __________________ Ribs. I had ribs for lunch, that's why I'm doing this. List of useful TTB Threads

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12-31-2011, 03:03 PM	#3
The Yellow One Wannabe Elite Explorer Federalsburg MD 1992 Explorer Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 21 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	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?

01-07-2012, 07:19 PM	#5
The Yellow One Wannabe Elite Explorer Federalsburg MD 1992 Explorer Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 21 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	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.