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2005 Mercury Mountaineer What is causing a delayed and abrupt engagement when shifting to reverse?
What is causing a delayed and abrupt engagement when shifting to reverse?
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Occasionally I get a very sharp jerk after a slight delay when shifting to reverse. It can also happen when shifting from reverse to forward. This makes backing up to a trailer somewhat dangerous.
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Mine does this too. Not related to idle speed, but a true delay. I notice mostly when I'm on loose terrain or was on loose terrain. Still investigating.
I agree that it is not idle speed. May be a sticky solenoid that limits pressure buildup.I had the problem on a Bronco when a seal was not installed after the transmission was serviced. Fortunately it is not a frequently occurring condition.
Makes sense. I seem to only have this issue on my job site driving back and forth on dirt and scraps of paper and junk. At home, backing up out of the parking space on concrete never does it.
I agree that it is not idle speed. May be a sticky solenoid that limits pressure buildup.I had the problem on a Bronco when a seal was not installed after the transmission was serviced. Fortunately it is not a frequently occurring condition.
Makes sense. I seem to only have this issue on my job site driving back and forth on dirt and scraps of paper and junk. At home, backing up out of the parking space on concrete never does it.