scottp
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I have a 2001 Ranger with 58K miles. Lately I have been noticing some vibrations in the steering wheel at certain speeds. Its almost as if the tires are out of balance. I had the tires balanced and rotated about a month ago. I also had the tires rebalanced just a couple of weeks ago, so I do not think its a balance problem. I also assumed that the tire places checked the tires for knots or bent wheels when doing the balancing, so I don't think its something like that. I did notice some vibrations before I had the tires balanced and rotated, I kind of think it has gotten worse since I had them balanced and rotated.
I notice the vibrations between 50MPH and 55MPH. I don't always notice it, and sometimes its worse than others. Sometimes I can take my hand off of the steering wheel and see the steering wheel vibrating up and down. I'm not a mechanic and don't have a lot of knowledge when it comes to diagnosing vehicle problems like this. I'm really at a loss as to what the problem might be. I've heard that 2001 Rangers have problems with the ball joints wearing out. Would this cause vibrations like this? Any other suggestions? I will probably end up taking it to a mechanic anyway, but I was just looking for something that could possibly be the problem.
Thanks
I notice the vibrations between 50MPH and 55MPH. I don't always notice it, and sometimes its worse than others. Sometimes I can take my hand off of the steering wheel and see the steering wheel vibrating up and down. I'm not a mechanic and don't have a lot of knowledge when it comes to diagnosing vehicle problems like this. I'm really at a loss as to what the problem might be. I've heard that 2001 Rangers have problems with the ball joints wearing out. Would this cause vibrations like this? Any other suggestions? I will probably end up taking it to a mechanic anyway, but I was just looking for something that could possibly be the problem.
Thanks