1999 Ford Taurus Vibrations when breaking and at certain sp

NIQUELEMO

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1999 FORD TAURUS

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

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MERLIN2021

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I hould have the front steering parts check, and the engine and transmission mounts too. Sable and Taurus tend to warp rotors quickly, so they may need replacing as well.

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Friday, February 27th, 2009 AT 1:02 PM

AL63139

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I'm not a mechanic, but I have a 1999 Ford Taurus SE that constantly has the same problem. The problem lies in your front brake rotors. I have to have mine turned and/or replaced at least yearly. It deals with heat of the rotors and water that tends to warp them. Hope this helps.