So, I just purchased a 2012 Ford Edge Limited w 65000 to replace my F150 that had about 180000. I started driving a longer distance for work last year, so I needed to change vehicles for several reasons.
While test driving, I didnt notice the shake very much because I didnt get much over 65mph. Most of my driving is on the interstate at 80mph to work. At 60, now that I'm aware of it i can notice quite a bit of shake in the wheel and vibration, Its about the right frequency to make me slightly queasy.
I also noticed that say 1 out of 20 times, the breaks were really had to press. I called the dealer and asked them to look at the brake booster and to see if the wheels were out of balance, or of there was something else going bad. My old truck shouldnt be a better driver than this car.
I get it back, they replaced the brake booster under warranty, and balanced the wheels. great. I get back out on the interstate on the way home, and nothing about the vibration has changed. I'm going to call them on monday to see what they actually looked at, but the last time I took it in, it took them a week and 2 days to get it back to me. they've had this car longer than I have since in purchased.
I'd like to see if anyone else has any suggestions, If its a simple fix, I can check myself, but If its going to be a bearing, or tie rod, I'd like them to look at it, they toted the car as perfect when I bought it and they said they'd work with me, but I dont think they did anything last time besides what I suggested, and it took forever to get it back. God help me if they have to diagnose the problem.
Thanks! I did some searching, but nothing quite fit into what i'm experiencing. I'm looking forward to putting some good miles on this car, so I want to get the annoyances out and make it a great driver for the next few years.