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While most anything that makes your SUV shake at high speeds will call for a trip to the shop, it’s always nice to have a reasons for the rattle. If you’ve ever asked yourself “Why does my Ford Explorer shake over 60mph?” here are three possible explanations. Your local car service professional can diagnose the exact cause, and get you back on the road without feeling shaken and stirred.

Rusty, dirty or battered brake rotors can cause shake

Dirt, wear or even irregular rusting patterns on brake rotors, especially on older cars, can influence not just how well your vehicle stops but the feel of your ride over certain speeds. Depending on the problem, the rotors can be cleaned, replaced or filed down to smooth out your Ford Explorer‘s ride.

Worn and  damaged tires can throw the Explorer off its game

Whether your wheels have lost a little tread, need to be re-balanced, or are completely busted, that can cause that tell-tale shake. A maintenance shop can usually balance those tires, or align them for a more even ride. Severe damage may required replacing one or more tires.

Something not-quite-right under the hood

While brake rotors or worn tires are a fairly straightforward issue, you can have serious hardware problems as well when your Ford Explorer starts shaking over 60mph. Damaged mounts for your motor or transmission can make your entire vehicle shake. Especially if your problem is more a hum than a rattle, you may have an unbalanced drive shaft.

Depending on your level of maintenance savvy, you may be able to handle some of the work under the hood yourself, but the majority of owners will have to check out a shop. And if you schedule an appointment for service with by Houston Ford you can also check out our selection of new vehicles.

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