Jumpy gears while barely hitting gas

[TigerWoodsG5]

Not sure if any have experienced. I can be driving at any speed but what seems to be around 1800-200 Rpm, if I slowly apply pressure to accelerate the truck feels as if it wants to drop and raise gears at the same time. Real “jerky”

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[TigerWoodsG5]

What is that? I have 45k miles, might be warranty?

 

[SilverSlugger]

It's the character of the truck. It has a beefy transmission with a small engine. A soft shift tune will improve this if you are really set on getting rid of the jerkyness.

 

[Vitis805]

It's the character of the truck. It has a beefy transmission with a small engine. A soft shift tune will improve this if you are really set on getting rid of the jerkyness.

This x100.

The topic has been covered thoroughly. I personally went to great lengths to smooth out exactly what you are describing, OP. The low-boost, low rpm jerkiness is the nature of this engine-transmission combo.

 

[Dgc333]

This may not be what the OP is experiencing but all three of my 2.3 Ecoboost powered vehicles would develop a dead spot in the throttle right off the idle. With the Ranger's automatic it translates into a lurch. Anyway you can calibrate the throttle quite easily.

1. Turn the ignition on but don't start it.
2. Slowly push the gas pedal to the floor over 5 to 10 seconds.
3. Take you foot off the gas quickly and let the pedal return on its own.
4. Switch the ignition off.

Not sure how many times you have to repeat this but I do it 4 or 5 times. It has always gotten rid of that dead spot in the initial travel of the throttle.

 

[Frenchy]

Just a freindly reminder that the throttle pedal is NOT a ON/OFF Switch!! ??

Honestly I would have to drive it and feel it to see what it's doing. Also what you can do is go to your local dealer and have them check it out. You do have a 5 year 60,000 mile powertrain warranty

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