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2007 Ford Focus Repair Question


Topics covered: Tire, Wheel, Noise.
Mileage: 120 miles.

Asked on January 22, 2012

Shakes when over 50mph

Went from driving fine, to shaking a lot once driving over 50mph. Not making any noise though.
Avatar Asked by ego_amor_tu

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Replied on January 22, 2012

single female about to make a very long drive home, and terrified too ! !

Tiny Response from ego_amor_tu
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Replied on January 22, 2012

The first thing I would check is the tires. Do they all have plenty of air? Are they baldind or wearing unevenly? Plenty of tread, even on the insides. Probably the most frequent thing I find when people have this symptom is a tire starting to show cords, or about to blow. It could be many other things, but at least you should be able to check the tires yourself. Let me know how it goes.

Tiny Answered by ProAutoTech (expert)
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Replied on January 22, 2012

Tires are less then two months old. Appear fine and inflated properly.

Tiny Response from ego_amor_tu
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Replied on January 22, 2012

drive slow?

Tiny Answered by fixitmr
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Replied on January 22, 2012

Hard to do when you have to drive on an interstate, might have to take back roads i guess.

Any other suggestions???

Tiny Response from ego_amor_tu
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Replied on January 22, 2012

maybe the weights came off from when they balanced the tires. Possibly you hit a nasty pothole and bent a rim, or messed allignment up.

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Replied on January 22, 2012

have someone follow you on multi lane road test and watch tires to see which 1 is shaking.

Tiny Answered by fixitmr
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Replied on January 22, 2012

that's worth a shot I guess. Try to figure out if it's in the front or back too. Shakes and vibrations can resonate throughout the car and be a little decieving as to where they're coming from, buy you can feel it a lot more in the sterring wheel if it comes from the front.

Tiny Answered by ProAutoTech (expert)
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Replied on January 22, 2012

If theres no shaking, or if there is, Do you think its safe to drive?

Tiny Response from ego_amor_tu
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Replied on January 22, 2012

Its not in the steering wheel. From the drivers position it feels like its coming from the front end. From a passenger in the backseat, it felt like it was everywhere, and I think stronger in the back.

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