Re: Looking for Vehicle Advice

[JoeRaisin <joeraisin2001@xxxxxxxxx>]

On 1/18/2015 3:13 PM, ABLE1 wrote:
> On 1/18/2015 8:48 AM, ABLE1 wrote:
>> On 1/18/2015 7:02 AM, JoeRaisin wrote:
>>> My work van does something odd.
>>>
>>> 80% of the time, the van rolls straight and smooth but every now and
>>> then it feels like the front tires are wobbling.  This is to varying
>>> degrees - sometimes it feels like a little shimmy and sometimes it feels
>>> like they are about to fall off.  This happens randomly on all manner of
>>> road conditions but seems to be limited to higher speeds (40+) and more
>>> often than not during acceleration.
>>>
>>> The shop did an alignment and the tires have been balanced.  They have
>>> looked at the front end and said there is nothing wrong - last time I
>>> was told it was the tires picking up snow and ice but it happens in all
>>> four seasons.
>>>
>>> It happens on straightaways and on curves of either direction.  Slowing
>>> down will stop it but it will also stop of its own accord after a few
>>> seconds.  I don't think it has ever lasted more than 15-20 seconds - the
>>> shimmy version if it, at any rate.  The more pronounce version ends
>>> quickly because I will take my foot off the gas and reducing speed will
>>> usually end it.
>>>
>>> Any ideas?
>>
>> Joe,
>
>
> Joe,
>
> I probably should have asked what is the brand of the van, year and
> miles.  All will help with advice.
>
> BTW those others that have responded have added to my list of possible
> issues.  A small problem of two could be a big overall issue.  It would
> be an accumulative effect.  Again replacing one would either fix it or
> tell you where it is not.  When I am troubleshooting I end up finding a
> lot of nots!!!
>
> Good luck and have a good week.
>
> Les
>
>
>

Ford E250, 201k miles.

Steering box is a great starting point.