Lurching on downshift (at almost stopped speed)

[Karaoke_Carlos]

I am getting concerned. We have a "new" 2007 Explorer XLT, with a V8 and the 6 sp automatic transmission. We are the original owners. The truck has about 9300 miles. Slowly but surely, this issue has been getting worse. It seems that when we are rolling to a stop, something is causing the car to LUNGE forward, creating a potentially hazardous situation.

I'm guessing it is the transmission downshifting... but it is doing so in a very JERKY fashion.

Any thoughts/ideas/suggestions?

Thanks a bunch!

 

[uh60james]

Since you're still under warranty no harm in taking it to the dealership and seeing if there is a new computer update for the transmission.

 

[Karaoke_Carlos]

Looks like you're right. This appears to be a known issue


http://www.carcomplaints.com/Ford/Explorer/2006/transmission/transmission_lunges_hard_jolt_when_shifting.shtml

Now I know I'm not crazy.

I also noticed there is a ford recall for loose steering rack bolts. So, if anyone else is also having a "clunking" noise, you should check out your dealer.

 

[uh60james]

Yes, the V8s 6 speed is notorious for having problems. The V6s 5 speed has some complaints but I would bet 99% of those would be fixed with the transmission update for the computer.

lol, here is a quote from somebody on that site. Sounds like driver error to me. Even if something did go wrong, I would hope a person have enough common sense to use the pedal that makes you stop!!!!

"I am glad I heard about this website.

A problem occurred just recently on January 29, 2008 at my sister's apartment and
the parking spaces there are slanted on an angle. While in the Reverse position I
was easing out nice and slow and all of a sudden while in Reverse the truck rolled
down the embankment into the trees.

I was accused of either going at a high rate of speed or covering for someone.

I am thankful that this website exists."

 

[cwescapexlt4x4]

Please see

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=199183

 

[jdc28va]

Please see

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=199183

I had the same issue, took it to the dealer for this TSB and it fixed the problem.