Ford Focus Rear Drift on Curves

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14MANY
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I think I have a major problem. Every time I go around curves at speeds above 30 mph it feels like the back end of my car drifts or better yet it seems like i'm hydroplaning when there's no water in sight. What could be going on? Any suggestions?
Aug 8, 2006 at 3:58 PM
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im assuming there is no screaching of the tires and it happens equally when you turn left or right but the first thing i would check is your rear alignment good luck :)
Aug 9, 2006 at 12:10 AM
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No there is no screaching of the tires just a very tense driver behind the wheel (ME) when this occurs. Yes it happens either from the right or the left. Thanks for the advice with the rear allignment suggestion. I'll have it checked out.
Aug 9, 2006 at 12:16 PM
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Have the rear alignment checked, since the drifting occurs equally in both directions without tire squealing.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a Ford Focus reports that the rear feels like it drifts or hydroplanes in curves above 30 mph even with no water present. There is no tire squealing, and it happens turning both left and right. The expert recommends checking the rear alignment, and the owner plans to have it inspected.

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