owyatt

Hey Guys,
I haven't participated in quite a while because my 2008 TL has really been good to me. Now with 139,000 miles, I replaced a few things: timing belt, disconnected the hands free option, and the front struts. But I need some advice because I don't know what's happening. I noticed when backing out the driveway it feels like the car is unbalanced, like one side (back) drops down and the front end goes up. It's bouncy. I also feel less control and balance in tight curves. I've had it checked out for wheel alignment specifically and just an all over check. The short they can't find anything and I sick of them saying nothing is wrong. Yes, I am a woman; a daughter of a Ford engine mechanic with 40 years of service and I am the original owner and I've been driving...I mean driving 80 mph it. I want to take some long distant trips but my car isn't riding the same so I'm taking it slow these days! HELP!!! Any ideas what this could be?

Jackass

Usual culprit will be worn bushings. LCA or sway bar bushings would be the first ones I would look at.

BROlando

Your rear shocks might also be worn out. I read that you only replaced the fronts?

Its hard to say what's wrong with the car since the suspension is quite complicated. Unfortunately, most mechanics will just (almost) blindly throw parts at it too, instead of pinpointing the issue.

Its worthwhile to find a good shop.

csmeance

Your issue is the rear shocks! The fronts are now good and firm but is not transfering the energy to the rear shocks causing the disbalance.

I recommend new rear shocks and also rear sway bar links (few extra dollars for htem on rockauto).