2006 Ford Explorer V6 bangs into reverse at times

[Crazy685]

Hello all -

I apologize if this is a popular topic. I scanned the stickied threads as well as searched using the search feature at the top right, but my verbage may be different so I may have missed it.

Lately in my 2006 Ford Explorer V6 I have noticed that at times, it bangs into reverse. Sometimes there is nothing wrong and shifts smooth as butter, other times it is pretty violent.

I'm bringing the vehicle in on Friday to get my oil changed, my brake fluid changed, and my transmission fluid changed (pretty standard for the 77,000 miles I have I imagine) but I wondered if this was a popular issue and you already were aware of what was happening?

I'm a very broke student so I'm just hoping not to be a victim to insane dealer/mechanics fees.

Any help would certainly be appreciated and again if this has already been researched, I apologize for the repeat.

 

[Crazy685]

Im now told it may or may not be the U Joints, and not this little o ring in the reverse servo. Any advice? Sometimes it bangs hard, sometimes it doesn't! I have no idea what the hell is going on.

Also, when my car is parked, I can push it like 2 inches forward and back. Is that a u joint problem?

 

[dinks07]

The shift solenoid goes bad changed my wifes and all is good on her 06

 

[Crazy685]

Looking at the symptoms it doesnt appear to be the shift solenoid. Every once in a while (like seriously once every 25 times driving) I notice the car does shift a little slow.