In the morning transmission hesitates to grab first gear after backing up

2007 FORD EXPLORER
140,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JOLONG777
Hello, just wondering about my SUV. When backing out of my driveway in the morning it sometimes hesitates to grab first hear when I put it in forward. It does not seem to have any power when pushing gas pedal and then finally starts moving and driving normal. I do not really have any other issues with it. It normally runs really well. Only other thing is when I brake really hard it comes to stop and then sometimes shuts off.
Mar 6, 2017 at 1:05 PM
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HMAC300
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try cleaning throttle plate on both sides and IAC hole with choke cleaner. then if you can check transmission fluid it may have to be done by a transmission shop if no dipstick. if it is dark brown or a lot of junk in pan or black oil then the transmission is due for a rebuild.
Mar 6, 2017 at 3:21 PM
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