Steering wheel is shaking and pulls to the right... What could be the problem???

2004 MERCURY BOBCAT
71,834 MILES
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CSJ2510
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My truck does need new tires... Could the new tires and an alignment solve the problem of a shaking steering wheel?
Feb 6, 2012 at 5:53 PM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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Very possibly. It could also be loose suspension or steering components, which should be discovered prior to the tech commencing the alignment.
Feb 6, 2012 at 6:35 PM
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