my steering wheel starting shaking and i smell smoke

2003 FORD EXPEDITION
215,000 MILES
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BEV22ANS
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i have a 2003 ford expedition. while driving into work this morning, my steering wheel starting shaking and i smelled smoke. As decreased speed, shaking slowed down. any ideas what problem could be?
Nov 16, 2011 at 6:57 AM
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CARADIODOC
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Sounds like a sticking brake caliper. Stop on a small incline, shift to neutral, release the brake, and the vehicle should creep downhill on its own. If it doesn't, a brake caliper or rear parking brake cable is sticking. Ford has had a lot of problems with both in the past although they seem to finally have improved their brake caliper design.
Nov 16, 2011 at 11:39 AM
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