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Search Auto Parts Search 1996 Ford Escort - swaying once hitting 55mph Sign up here!   Email This Post Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Car Troubleshooting mewhoshops New User Nov 5, 2012, 5:26 PM Post #1 of 6 (1802 views) 1996 Ford Escort - swaying once hitting 55mph Sign In Hi there! We have a 1996 Ford Escort LX (1.9) manual 5 speed that sways back and forth once we hit 55mph (like laying in a hammock in the wind), but it seems to disappear after 65...not that I drive it that fast with this swaying issue. It scares the life out of me. We had the rear sway bar links replaced and was told the front ones are fine, but that didn't fix the problem. It does need struts (rear). Does anyone have any idea what the problem could be? Thanks so much for any help! nickwarner Veteran / Moderator Nov 5, 2012, 5:29 PM Post #2 of 6 (1798 views) Re: 1996 Ford Escort - swaying once hitting 55mph Sign In This needs to be looked at right away by a trained eye who knows what he's looking for. This sounds like a dangerous situation to keep driving around in it. mewhoshops New User Nov 6, 2012, 7:29 AM Post #3 of 6 (1743 views) Re: 1996 Ford Escort - swaying once hitting 55mph Sign In Thanks for your reply. Do you have any ideas of what could be causing the swaying? Would bad struts cause this problem? I am just confused why it only does it at the 55-65 mark. My husband feels that it is bad struts and my son thinks it could be a bent aluminum wheel. I would think if it were a bent wheel I would feel that at any speed...Struts maybe it would take higher speed to feel it but then why does it get better after 65. But I'm not a mechanic so what do I know lol. (This post was edited by mewhoshops on Nov 6, 2012, 7:30 AM) Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Nov 6, 2012, 7:39 AM Post #4 of 6 (1737 views) Re: 1996 Ford Escort - swaying once hitting 55mph Sign In You are calling this "swaying" and struts are also acting shock absorbing. Just push down on known rear end bad struts pushing on rear bumper and it should just go down back up and stop there. You shouldn't be able to get it to continue to bounce up and down so easily ever. IMO if as simple as a bent wheel causing that much you would notice more at any speed. All the suspension parts involved with wheels must be in good order or things will happen. As Nick said this is a concern about the safety of this vehicle. I can't even say if you should be driving it till this is fixed, T mewhoshops New User Nov 12, 2012, 11:54 AM Post #5 of 6 (1682 views) Re: 1996 Ford Escort - swaying once hitting 55mph Sign In I agree completely! My son feels that it could be tie rod ends and possible bearing along with the struts. Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Nov 12, 2012, 12:50 PM Post #6 of 6 (1675 views) Re: 1996 Ford Escort - swaying once hitting 55mph Sign In Yup, all has to be good. One bad item will make others seem worse. Anything to do with holding the wheels in place matters, T   Email This Post   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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