Jerking when taking off sometimes

2002 FORD EXPLORER
183,501 MILES • 4.0L • V6 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JSAVAGE82
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Just before we bought it in 2015 the previous owner put a new transfer case and had the transmission rebuilt. we have put new brakes all around and the front passenger side caliper came off while driving it and gouged the rim so I put the spare on and fixed the other tire, but have not put it on yet. The three tires have the same tread and depth but the spare is brand new.
Nov 6, 2016 at 1:23 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Sure it is not a tune problem, have you checked out this yet?
Nov 6, 2016 at 2:51 PM
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JSAVAGE82
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I have not, it started doing it after I put the spare on and was wondering if that could have been the reason.
Nov 6, 2016 at 3:52 PM
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HMAC300
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on today's cars if the tire is a different size especially four wheel drive it will cause driving/handling problems. try the correct size or same as what other three are first.
Nov 6, 2016 at 3:59 PM
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JSAVAGE82
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Okay, thanks.
Nov 6, 2016 at 4:12 PM
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It does sounds like the engine could be misfiring on the initial take off. When is the last time you had it tuned up?

Best, Ken
Nov 12, 2016 at 12:32 PM
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