Can cause premature tire wear, and depending of the component, it can start to decrease the life spam of other componets as well.
Damaged or worn rear suspension components may affect the stability of the car, specially on turns, bumpy terrain or roads and the risk is even higher on high speeds.
The factory service manual states that rear camber is not adjustable; only the rear toe is adjustable via the control rods. However, worn rear suspension parts can throw off the camber, including (but not limited to) worn suspension arm bushings (also called a "control arm"; the "control rod" is a separate part). Worn knuckle-to-suspension-arm bushings can also cause camber misalignment, as well as loose struts not fastened properly to the knuckle.
The rattle could be caused by loose bolts or worn suspension parts. The rear suspension should be checked to insure that no parts are close to breaking.
Rear tire leaning inward and rear end sway on a 2000 Mercury Cougar can be caused by several factors, including worn or damaged suspension components such as control arms, bushings, or shocks. Misalignment of the rear suspension can also contribute to the tire's angle and instability. Additionally, issues with the rear differential or worn tires may exacerbate the problem, leading to decreased handling and increased sway. Regular inspection and maintenance of the suspension system are essential to address these issues.
Some part of the rear suspension is worn, bent or broken.
If it's independent rear suspension, it's been knocked out of alignment. Yes, rear suspension can be knocked out of alignment.
Bad shocks, worn ball joints, worn tie rod ends - all cause tire wear.
Many things can cause steering shake. Wheels out of balance. ( including rear wheels ) Tryes out of round. Worn steering components. Worn suspension components. Even loose wheel nuts/bolts. Get it checked out for safetys sake.
Shocks or struts worn out, worn suspension parts, or front end out of alignment. Most likely worn shocks or struts.
rear suspension bushes worn, I had the same problem, a common fault easily fixed.
Yes
Normally caused by worn steering or suspension components.
Worn out shocks perhaps. Could be bad suspension bushings too.