2002 Ford Explorer Shakes at 45 MPH

2002 FORD EXPLORER
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DANNYO35
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I have a 2002 Ford Explorer XLS with automatic transmission. When is shifts into what seems to be 5th or 6th gear at about 45 mph the car shakes or rumbles as if it is running over ripples in the road. This is the only times it does it. Does anyone know what the problem is?
Mar 1, 2007 at 5:37 AM
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CHEVY22
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do any lights come on when this happens , od light or check engine light??

jim
Mar 1, 2007 at 7:01 AM
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DANNYO35
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No lights come on.
Mar 1, 2007 at 8:14 AM
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CHEVY22
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i would suspect a torque converter shudder by how you explained it , you can alway run it to a tranny shop , they all with diagnose the problem for free, its just hard to say for sure , but the converter sounds like it is shuddering

jim

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Mar 1, 2007 at 8:16 AM

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Suspect torque converter shudder. Have a transmission shop diagnose the shudder, as shops often diagnose for free.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 2002 Ford Explorer reports shaking or rumbling only when the automatic transmission shifts into a higher gear around 45 mph, with no warning lights. The expert suspects torque converter shudder and recommends a free diagnosis at a transmission shop.

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