why does my mondeo steering wheel shake?

Answer 1

Hi! Check the front end alignment and check the lower ball joints and the rod ends for wear. Also, recheck the tire balance.

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Answer 2

Hi

This could be due to a simple balancing problem, an underinflated tyre, a worn track rod end, a worn wishbone bush or balljoint, misaligned geometry (tracking), any number of things.

Chock the rear wheels, jack up one of the front wheels of the car and support it on an axle stand.

Grab the top and bottom of the raised wheel and try to rock it from top to bottom. Put a good effort in. If you can rock the wheel then have someone put their foot on the footbrake so the wheel cannot turn and then try to rock it again. If the rocking has disappeared then the wheel bearing is in need of renewing. If it is still there then the wishbone and balljoint should be renewed as a unit.

Ensure the steering lock is activated and have someone hold the steering wheel against the lock firmly so that if you pull on the road wheel the steering wheel cannot turn at all.

Grab the wheel at the left and right sides and perform the rocking test again but from left to right this time. If you can feel any play in the wheel then once again have someone put their foot on the brake and try to rock it again. If the play has disappeared then you need to renew the wheel bearing. If it is still there then you have play in either the track rod end or the steering rack.

I will say that any play in the track rod end or steering rack would usually cause the car to wander off or pull in one direction under acceleration.

Cheers

Geordie

Answer 3

First thing, check your wheel nuts now, just in case! Next, go get 'em balanced and while you're there ask them to check for bulges & flat spots.
That should solve it, if it doesn't it may be necessary to have your steering & suspension checked.

Just an anecdote : When I was in the tyre trade years ago, when an Ford Anglia came in we used to lay bets that it would be for a wheel balance. It was, 99% of the time, they wobbled at 40mph, guaranteed!

Answer 4

Get The free play in your Mondeo's steering rack checked, too much free play will cause steering wheel shake (and it's very dangerous)- some racks are adjustable - someone like quick-fit will check it for you...
good luck

Answer 5

Most likely the wheels need to be balanced - any tyre shop can do this quickly.

If that doesn't help, then there could be a problem with the steering, suspension or driveshafts, but these are a lot less likely.

Answer 6

Front tyres out of balance or possibly out of round. Tracking normally won't cause the wheel to shake.

Answer 7

Get your track and wheels sorted quick, or you will be having a bill for new tyres too (either your steering arm is worn or one or both wheels are out of balance )

Answer 8

Wheels need balancing

Answer 9

Your tires may need to be balanced or rotated, or there may be a problem with your steering bearings and bushings.

Check my sources for more info.

Hope this helps!

Answer 10

if the problem gets worse the faster you go then you have one or more wheels out of balance,all most certainly on the front but its well worth getting them all checked.