Jerking from take off

2002 JEEP CHEROKEE
155,000 MILES • 3.7L • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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RANSOM1
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When I accelerate in drive or reverse, it jerks and does not want to seem to move.
Nov 15, 2018 at 1:39 AM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

It sounds like the transmission is low on fluid or the engine is misfiring? Can you give us more to go on? Can you please shoot a quick video with your phone so we can see whats going on? That would be great. You can upload it here with your response.

Cheers, Ken
Nov 16, 2018 at 7:06 PM
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RANSOM1
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Hi Ken, I will try and get a video soon.
I switched it into full time 4 wheel drive, and the jerking and hesitation stopped.
It seemed to do it in part-time 4 wheel drive, and when the 4 wheel drive is turned off.
A puzzling one.
Thanks for your help.
Nov 16, 2018 at 10:03 PM
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STRAILER
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It sounds like you are having trouble with the rear differential is there a noise coming from the rear of the car?
Nov 17, 2018 at 9:37 AM
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