Jerking

Asked by GuruBXC51 Dec 23, 2018 at 10:59 AM about the 1997 Ford Explorer 2 Dr Sport 4WD SUV

Question type: General

My 1997 ford explorer is jerking really bad never
smooths out just jerks why is that the whole time
I'm accelerating and riding it's jerks ??

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If it's not the transmission slipping, then the engine must need a complete tune up. Maybe start by scanning for problem codes and go from there. It could be anything in a vehicle that old. Also check you fuel filter or pump pressure.

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