1st gear shifting hard in the morning help...

[staskaya]

When I accelerate slowly in the morning leaving to go to work, I get a push or jerk (not sure how to describe it) from 1st to 2nd gear. Car is still not warmed up fully..... But if I accelerate quickly instead, I don't get that hard push or jerk, only when I accelerate slowly when I start my day. This issue I'm experiencing isn't an issue when the vehicle is warmed up either.

2004 4.4i with 80k...wondering how I can prevent this issue. If anyone has experienced this and have a suggestion for me...I hate going to dealership, and than hearing we can't replicate the issue...

Cheers