2002 Ford Taurus shimmy

Tiny
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  • 2002 FORD TAURUS
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 22,000 MILES
My high mileage but very reliable 02 taurus shimmys like a wheel is out of balance when accelerating. This is even more pronounced when under load like when going up hill. Coasting, accerlerating downhill and running on flat surfaces the car is fine. The tires are fairly new and well balanced. Also, the transmission was totally rebuilt at 190,000 miles including a new valve body but I had it back three times before they got it right. Two of those times the car had to be towed. Does that mean the transmission was removed from the car three times? If yes could my problem be CV joints or axels or both. Also, the top motor mount looks to me like the rubber might be cracked or seperated and the problem did exist even before the transmission work was done only not as pronounced.
Saturday, September 25th, 2010 AT 8:08 AM

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Tiny
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The mounts are the important item with the mileage you have, have all the mounts checked, if one is visible cracked, it needs to be replaced. The other thing is if all mounts were loosened to remove the transaxle, the engine may not be centered in the cradle. Check all these things. Last, a bent CV Shaft can also produce these problems.
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Saturday, September 25th, 2010 AT 10:39 AM
Tiny
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Thank you. Your answer confirmed what I had in mind and that I need to have it repaired before I take any long trips. Thanks Again Bruce Black
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Saturday, September 25th, 2010 AT 11:11 AM
Tiny
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Your welcome Bruce.
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Saturday, September 25th, 2010 AT 6:40 PM

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