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HDGENE
371 days ago
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Hello, it starts up normally and runs ok until you put it into drive, or it has an issue while driving at a certain speed?
Customer
371 days ago
either I start chatting with a real mechanic right now or it becomes obvious to me this is a scam and I get out
HDGENE
371 days ago
I am the mechanic.
Customer
371 days ago
I've already written a description of the problem... give me some information if you're real.I'm not an idiot so make it good lol
HDGENE
371 days ago
All you said was it sat for 3 weeks and it has a shimmy in drive. I need you to answer what I asked you, the bot asks general information. I can help but only if you tell me when it shimmys?????
Customer
371 days ago
No issues with starting or running... [engine](/topics-engine-ford/) is sound
HDGENE
371 days ago
Ok and it shimmys when you put it in gear at a stop or when does it have a problem? Like you are driving over a washboard road at highway speeds??
Customer
371 days ago
Cool ... Hey GeneSorry about thatObviously you ate real ����
HDGENE
371 days ago
No problem, lets get to it. Waiting on your answers.
Customer
371 days ago
AreThat's easy but I type better than I peck so let me do this on the computer
HDGENE
371 days ago
Waiting on you.
Customer
371 days ago
Well h\*\*\* yes I'll have to do it on this stupid phone. Ask away
HDGENE
371 days ago
Ok I have asked you a few times now WHEN does it shimmy. When you put it in gear at a stop or driving at highway speeds. Does it feel like you drive over a washboard road at highway speeds??
Customer
371 days ago
The steering wheel shakes when I drive especially at low speed55358;�This just started happening all of a sudden. I come back from Chicago and its shakingIt didn't before I left
HDGENE
371 days ago
Ok so it idles fine until until you put it in gear? It is a vibration from the steering or the engine feels like it is running rough? Is the check engine light on and is it blinking?
Customer
371 days ago
The engine runs perfectlyNo and no to engine lightIts an under carriage or tire issue
HDGENE
371 days ago
Ok so driving down the road the steering shakes, If its not an engine misfire and it has to do with moving, I would say yes a problem with a tire or [suspension](/topics-suspension-ford/) issue. Make sure the tire pressures are ok, a belt may have slipped in one of the tires or has a flat spot from sitting.
Customer
371 days ago
That's what I thought... I want to pay you for your time Gene... how can I do that?I should take it to a good tire or alignment shop?
HDGENE
371 days ago
That part is already handled. You can leave a positive rating using the 5 stars at the top of the post. Either one should do it. Most do both tires and alignments.
Customer
371 days ago
You've already been a big help... I'd be happy to send you 50 or somethingThanks man... you got itHave a good weekend
HDGENE
371 days ago
When you rate the question, it will let you leave a tip if you like. Thank you. I hope you find this information helpful. If any part of my response is unclear, please let me know. It’s my goal to deliver excellent service, so please let me know if there is anything more I can do. Thank you for using our site.
Customer
371 days ago
Thanks for sharing your experience and your time55357;�����
HDGENE
371 days ago
Glad to be of help. Have a nice evening.
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