2005 Ford Focus do need an alignment?

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ERNIE768
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Steering problem
2005 Ford Focus 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

Hello, i have a ford focus 2005 sadly to say i wasnt paying attention and i hit a tall side walk. with my right front tire. when i went to inspect it i saw that i had alittle dent on the rime "its stock". After that my car shakes when i drive it. Starting with the steering wheel and then the front of the car. On the freeway it shook even more. Do i need a lignment? Thank you.
Mar 8, 2009 at 6:44 PM
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[quote:fd9ba821a4="ernie768"]Steering problem
2005 Ford Focus 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

Hello, i have a ford focus 2005 sadly to say i wasnt paying attention and i hit a tall side walk. with my right front tire. when i went to inspect it i saw that i had alittle dent on the rime "its stock". After that my car shakes when i drive it. Starting with the steering wheel and then the front of the car. On the freeway it shook even more. Do i need a lignment? Thank you.[/quote:fd9ba821a4]

Hello,

Most likely you will need an alignment, however, you will also need a new rim. The bent rim is the most likely cause of your shake.

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Mar 8, 2009 at 6:59 PM
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Awsome thank you so much.. now i have something to start with. thanks..
Mar 8, 2009 at 7:42 PM
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