A 2001 Ford Taurus has noise in the front end that gets louder the faster you go and a shake in the front end when breaking...what is wrong?

Answer 1

For more information, the car was run off the road in January 2006 where it was spun 180 degrees and slid down an embankment on the driver-side wheels, nearly rolling. The tires were pulled off the rim from the slide; all four tires were replaced, and grass and dirt had to be dug out of the undercarriage and various electronics, but we were told that was the extent of the damage. Two different garages inspected it and agreed that the frame was undamaged, but the car has never run right since then. Since Jan 2006, the car has been in and out of the shop about every three months. The fuel injection has had some work as a result of lost power. Three sets of CV axles and engine mounts were replaced because we are told they keep breaking. (I do not off-road in my Taurus, I promise!) Each time the car is in the shop, it will sound better for a few weeks, then the exact same issue returns. The car has significantly increased road noise since the accident; the faster you go, the faster it sounds until 70-75 when it sounds like it is practically roaring. When you brake (especially if you must break hard), the front end and steering wheel shakes. Any time the car is in motion, there is a vibration felt through the gas pedal and floor boards that gets more noticeable the faster you go, and the driver's side floor board gets HOT. In addition to this, there is a rattle, like a loose piece of metal that is heard if you must accelerate uphill. A new shop has been located and tried on recommendation of friends, stating the mechanic is very honest and fair. The new mechanic stated that left front rotor bearings are bad and the rotors just need to be turned. Does it sound realistic that replacing the hub assembly (with rotor bearings) and turning the rotors is the solution that should fix the recurring issues?