Car Shaking Problems

The safe way is to look at your tires. If they're wearing more on the inside or outside of the tire than in the center it can mean your alignment and/or your suspension is out. My old man would tell you the dangerous way, which is to let go of the steering wheel briefly and see if the car pulls to one side. The tire inspection is the best way to go. You can learn a lot from your tires! A good tire dealer will be able to tell you.

You have to describe better which sensor you mean.

Wobble Wobble was created on 2000-03-28.

Vacuum leak.

Wheel balance, tired shock absorbers or a bad tire due to belt separation.

I'm not a mechanic, but experience of the problem took me to the garage, where it was diagnosed as the Tracking being out. Also incorrectly inflated or damaged tyres can cause the problem. Hope this helps.

If the car is front wheel drive, could be worn left drive shaft/universal joint, especially if you hear cracking noise when turning tight and accelerating. You can check for broken rubber boot around the joint. If the car is 4 wheel drive, noise/vibration can come from damaged front transfer case/differential which is sometimes offset on the left side - usually caused by tight turns in 4 wheel drive on dry pavement? Steve

A car can shake because of a problem in the transmission although this usually is not the problem. I will assume it shakes while it is idling or just starting out. It can also shake due to broken motor or transmission mount(s), bad u joints, a loose harmonic balancer, an unbalanced driveshaft or problems in the rear differential.

I just had the same problem but on the passenger side. My mechanic replaced the sway bar and now the knock is gone.


112 dollars parts and labor. So, find a good mechanic that will look out for you in that price range.

Check your spark plugs and wires, make sure they're good and no electrical leak or maybe vacuum leak. Bad MAF sensor- Get new one NOW !

Sometimes this happens when people hit speed bumps to fast or curbs to much. what it could be is a ball joint or tie rod messed up, rim can be bent, or if you had gotten new tires and not have had them balance can cause many problems. spending the extra ten bucks on balancing tires can save thousands of dollars in gas, wear and tear.

when you drive if you let your steering wheel go will it stay straight? best thing to do is go to a place that will inspect for free but go to more than just 2 places. There are plenty of forums out there of all make and models that people go on to get help and help others share pics and what not. check those out and pick their brains about your car. maybe its something that only your car would do , special recall on a part, etc. etc.

best thing to do is look for yourself and go and touch parts to see if they are broken, falling off, rotting apart, etc. dont be too force full on them but be firm.

hopefully this helps.

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Possibly warped brake rotors.

A vibration while accelerating in a 1995 Ford Windstar might be caused by an unbalanced tire. Another cause for a vibration might be a broken motor mount. A broken tie rod might also make the car vibrate upon acceleration.

Depending on the severity of the vibration, could be a bad tire (worn on edges) creating a "wobble" on turns, or may be a bad wheel bearing (cv joint)

Remove the brake rotor and have it checked at a reputable auto parts retailer.

Rotors often warp with age, especially if they have been overheated.

The most common cause is a tire out of balance. It can also be a bent wheel, defective tire, wheel bearing, or steering parts worn.

Time Warped ended on 1995-12-31.

If they are warped they can cause shaking when braking.

Struts and alignment

This typically happens when the the wheel alignment is off.

Well...probably because your jaw is loose so you have no control over it.

You went thru a deep puddle with hot brakes. The disc gets doused in cold water and warps.

I don't think it has much to do with the lift or your suspension. Get a mechanic to look at your rotors, drums, and pads. Also get them to look at your bearings.

its not spossed too...you may need to balance your tires