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Sent to Car Experts May 24, 2006 8:53 p.m.

Sometimes I feel my car moving slightly to the right by itself when I'm driving on the highway.

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2003 Ford Focus 4 cylinder

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Nothing. Used car purchased 5/3/06.

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Status: Closed Value: $15

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May 24, 2006 9:14 p.m. (20 minutes and 10 seconds later)

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Sounds like your car may need ball joints or control arm bushings. How is the wear pattern on the tires? The right? The left? I can give you a better idea what to look for with this information. You could also have a locking brake caliper. how does it act when you press the brakes?

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Sent May 24, 2006 9:32 p.m. (18 minutes and 1 second later)

All four tires have little or no wear on them. No problem with the brakes.

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May 24, 2006 9:49 p.m. (17 minutes and 14 seconds later)

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As long as the wear is even, I would have an alignment done. You say it only pulls at highway speeds. Sounds like it may be a minor alignment issue. With your front wheel drive vehicle, I would have a 4 wheel (thrust angle) alignment for a longer lasting repair.

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Edited by ase_master327 on May 24 2006 at 9:49pm

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