2000 Ford Explorer SHimmies and Shakes

ELWAYGIRL

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2000 FORD EXPLORER
6 CYL
4WD
AUTOMATIC
120,000 MILES

I just had my ball joints upper and lower replaced in the front end. Now when I am driving and I hit a bump in the road my car shimmes for about 1-3 seconds and then stops. I also think that the car seems unstable when this is happening.

Monday, March 23rd, 2009 AT 10:15 AM

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RACEFAN966

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Ok first I would take it back and let them know what it is doing and have make sure everything is tight and that the alignment is ok. Then make sure that tire rods are good and tight and that if it has a steering stabilizer that is hooked up and good.

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Monday, March 23rd, 2009 AT 3:11 PM

ELWAYGIRL

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I did do all of that and it still shimmies when I hit a bump. Someone told me there might be air inthe line. Could this be the case

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Monday, March 23rd, 2009 AT 6:54 PM

RACEFAN966

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NO something is loose I could even be a wheel bearing. So please take it back to to another shop and ask them to check the wheel bearings tire rods and steering stabilizer.

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Tuesday, March 24th, 2009 AT 10:14 AM