Shakes or Wobbles problem
1999 Ford Taurus 6 cyl Automatic 126700 miles
I'm concern with the heavy shakes-vibrations the car goes through when accelerating pass 65 (about 75MPH). The wheel shakes so much it feels like the car itself is rumbling. So i don't go pass 70...the other problem is that same vibration/rumbling of the wheel and car occurs when I break. I'm not slamming on the pad and i'm not at 60 or 70 mphs. This is when driving at about 45-55 and I tap of the breaks to gradually decrease speed before coming to a stop light or sign. I starting paying more attention and realize when driving it sounds like something is rubbing or dragging? Its not a loud sound, but i can feel it sometimes and i hear it when i have the music off or low.
i don't own the vehicle...i'm somewhat of a care taker of it, having been allowed to use it for my transportation needs. But i'm concerned if these things are dangerous signs or warnings.
I don't know when the last tune up was or oil change and not sure if that is the resolution to what i have explained. I appreciate you time and patience along with you advise on what i should do.
Thank You
1999 Ford Taurus 6 cyl Automatic 126700 miles
I'm concern with the heavy shakes-vibrations the car goes through when accelerating pass 65 (about 75MPH). The wheel shakes so much it feels like the car itself is rumbling. So i don't go pass 70...the other problem is that same vibration/rumbling of the wheel and car occurs when I break. I'm not slamming on the pad and i'm not at 60 or 70 mphs. This is when driving at about 45-55 and I tap of the breaks to gradually decrease speed before coming to a stop light or sign. I starting paying more attention and realize when driving it sounds like something is rubbing or dragging? Its not a loud sound, but i can feel it sometimes and i hear it when i have the music off or low.
i don't own the vehicle...i'm somewhat of a care taker of it, having been allowed to use it for my transportation needs. But i'm concerned if these things are dangerous signs or warnings.
I don't know when the last tune up was or oil change and not sure if that is the resolution to what i have explained. I appreciate you time and patience along with you advise on what i should do.
Thank You
Feb 27, 2009 at 11:44 AM