shakes at high speed

2000 FORD TAURUS
8,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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HAWAIIKINE
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what causes the steering wheel to shake when i'm driving. it begins around 40 mph and makes a noise like my brakes are are thumping when i press on the brakes?
Oct 12, 2010 at 6:13 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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First, check to make sure the brakes are in good condition. As far as the sound and vibration, it sounds like you have a warped brake rotor. Have those things checked and let me know what you find.

Joe
Jun 7, 2021 at 10:45 AM
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