1997 ford taurus no tie rod ends???

[jeremy06]

My front end shakes bad when I apply the brakes. I wanted to check the tie rods ends to find out i had a ton of play in them, by moving the tires suspended ofcourse from left to right. Later I for out this car doesn't have tie rod ends??? so is this play normal for this car or should I be looking somewhere else? Car doesn't need a alignment! How does car stabilize its steering without the use of tie rod ends?

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[shorod]

The car does have tie rod end, inner and outer. The inner ends come from the rack and pinion and connect directly to the outer tie rod ends. The outer ends connect to the steering knuckle.

Pulsation in the steering wheel/car when applying the brakes usually indicates front brake rotors that are warped. Before having the rotors machined (assuming they are still thick enough to machine) check the cost of new rotors. Those are common enough that it may be more cost effective to buy new rotors than to machine the existing ones.

-Rod

[tripletdaddy]

Ditto on the tie rods, rotors and buying new rather turn the old has been my experience. Last time I turned rotors was a total waste of my time and money as they promptly warped again. I'd have to have a good case to turn and reuse rather than just replace. I don't know of worn tie rods to ever cause pulsating brakes and vibrating steering wheel while braking only.

[Airjer_]

Originally Posted by jeremy06

Later I for out this car doesn't have tie rod ends???

Who told you that???

Replace the rotors and you'll be back to a smooth ride. You may want to bring it in just to have the front end checked out. Although it is probably not the cause of the vibration it wouldn't hurt to have it checked for a little piece of mind!