the wheels are all locked tight it seems to be something with the steering is it possible? its mainly after 60 or after hitting a bump on the road, what could it be it shakes really really hard i have to move the wheel from side to side so itll drive ok again but its starting to be more common what could it be? i know for sure its not a bump on the wheel because it only happens sometimes, and its not due to the wheels being loose ive checked and rechecked but thats like the best way to describe it my friend said something about the steering being bad what could it be exactly?
2007-09-14 07:39:21 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
My brother in law was complaining about severe handling problems with his older Explorer so I went for a ride with him and don't know how he was able to maintain control.It was all over the road,especially when going over any kind of bump.I looked it over and found that the two front sway bar links had broken and were missing.If you don't know what they are,they connect the ends of the sway bar to the suspension and are visible by looking under the front.
He took it to a friend who replaced them for about $150 and it now drives like new.I also heard that Ford has some sort of quiet campaign related to this and may do the repair under warranty.
Good luck and be careful
2007-09-14 11:08:47 · answer #1 · answered by wildmanny2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe the wheels need rebalancing or realignment.
Your friend could be right too.
The best thing to do is go to a mechanic.
Rebalancing and realignment of the wheels is the easiest to fix.
Has it always been ok before this happened?
It is only when you are driving a used vehicle that is worrisome.
Were it ever totalled in an accident and rebuilt with used parts? That scenario is scary.
2007-09-14 07:57:45 · answer #2 · answered by QuiteNewHere 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Problem in the front end of the car. Idler arm, steering arm, universal joints, "A" frame bushings. A frame bushings wear and cause the problem you describe. Bad shocks and bad tires cause minor problems. Get this checked immediately. You could lose a wheel and have a serious accident. Good Luck.
2007-09-14 07:56:23 · answer #3 · answered by FILE 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a mechanic, but I've had a lot of car problems. I had a similar problem once and it turned out to be a wheel bearing.
2007-09-14 07:45:31 · answer #4 · answered by Steph 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would check the front end linkages, tie rods, drag link, pitman arm. from what you describe you may have severe wear in one or more of them. this is dangerous and should be checked out ASAP. also possible causes - ball joints, sway bar, wheel bearings
2007-09-14 07:51:48 · answer #5 · answered by glen t 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a serious safety issue that you can't ignore anymore without risking your life or other driver's lives. I would take it to a front end alignment specialty shop where they specialize in front end work and alignments. Don't hesitate. Do it tommorrow.
2007-09-14 07:49:33 · answer #6 · answered by bobweb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Idler arm or unbalanced tires.
2007-09-14 07:49:23 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
worn front end parts or tire hernia [bubble]
2007-09-14 08:37:16 · answer #8 · answered by james a 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋