09-23-2024, 03:34 PM
Hey everyone, I’ve got a bit of a weird one with my 2017 Expedition. The steering wheel starts shaking, but only when I’m driving at low speeds, like under 30 mph. Once I get going faster, it smooths out and drives normally. I just got new tires, and the alignment was checked, so I don’t think those are the culprits.
Could this be something with the suspension or maybe the brakes? I’ve read that warped rotors can cause vibrations, but I always thought that happened when braking, not just driving slowly. It’s a pretty noticeable shake, but only at those lower speeds. I’ve also heard people mention issues with the wheel bearings or tie rods.
The fact that it clears up at higher speeds makes it tricky to pinpoint. I haven’t hit any potholes recently (that I remember), but I’m wondering if it could be something as simple as the tire balance, even though they’re new. Maybe they didn’t get balanced properly? Or could it be a loose component in the suspension?
Anyone had this happen before? Should I be looking at the ball joints or the control arms? I’d love to figure this out before taking it to a mechanic, so any advice would be great. Thanks!
Could this be something with the suspension or maybe the brakes? I’ve read that warped rotors can cause vibrations, but I always thought that happened when braking, not just driving slowly. It’s a pretty noticeable shake, but only at those lower speeds. I’ve also heard people mention issues with the wheel bearings or tie rods.
The fact that it clears up at higher speeds makes it tricky to pinpoint. I haven’t hit any potholes recently (that I remember), but I’m wondering if it could be something as simple as the tire balance, even though they’re new. Maybe they didn’t get balanced properly? Or could it be a loose component in the suspension?
Anyone had this happen before? Should I be looking at the ball joints or the control arms? I’d love to figure this out before taking it to a mechanic, so any advice would be great. Thanks!