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by Olias
Thu Jul 12, 2001 9:21 am
Forum: Chassis, Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Topic: 1997 TC Ride Problems
Replies: 10
Views: 994

1997 TC Ride Problems

I had Firestone check the tires; the fronts balanced well and showed no runout. One of the rears had some excessive runout (out of roundness) and was replaced. I'm running 32psi all around. I could find no TSB concerning these symptoms. I had the tie rods (both sides, complete) replaced when the car...
by Olias
Tue Jul 10, 2001 2:26 pm
Forum: Chassis, Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Topic: 1997 TC Ride Problems
Replies: 10
Views: 994

1997 TC Ride Problems

Rechecked control arm bushings per Dan's recommendation & they look tight and uncracked. I bought the car used and it needed tires and a front end alignment. The jiggly front end became noticeable after the new tires and alignment (I can't explain why I didn't notice it before, but I only drove ...
by Olias
Tue Jul 10, 2001 12:27 am
Forum: Chassis, Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Topic: 1997 TC Ride Problems
Replies: 10
Views: 994

1997 TC Ride Problems

Thanks, Dan: If you are referring to the control arm bushings, I don't know how to check them other than observing them from under the hood as the suspension is bounced up and down and from side to side. There does not seem to be any slop. What visible symptoms could I observe to know they are bad? ...
by Olias
Mon Jul 09, 2001 10:16 am
Forum: Chassis, Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Topic: 1997 TC Ride Problems
Replies: 10
Views: 994

1997 TC Ride Problems

My 1997 Town Car (49k miles) has a very jiggly ride over all but the smoothest pavement. It feels like I have bad front shocks, but I recently installed new Motorcraft OEM shocks. The front end is aligned and all parts look perfect. The tires are brand new. Anyone else experienced this? Are the OEM ...