Floating Front end

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[mchambers]

I have a 2001 Mustang GT. When im driving at highway speeds the front end floats/walks from side to side. Could this be the hub bearings?

[silverblueBP]

How many miles on it? Type & size of tires, how long since the last alignment?

[tjc1965]

Bearings make noise you'd hear.  Start with the simple stuff - tire condition, pressures right, alignment - toe off even a little will make it wander in the front.

 

[gt289]

Don't forget the front struts. If they've "gone away" it'll float big time. The tire wear pattern
will also show typical worn strut evidence. (tire cupping)

http://www.aa1car.com/library/tire_wear.htm

[68EFIvert]

My DD Lexus IS did that with new tires and fresh alignment.  I checked the tire pressure and the alignment shop adjusted them to 52 lbs (max on the side of the tire).  I called Pirelli and they said 32 lbs is what I should run.  I adjusted them and everything was fine.  I have a feeling that once the tires got hot the pressure increased even more and created a high spot on the middle of the tire.

[Starfury]

Holy crap, 52lbs?  Scary.

But yes, start with tire pressure and tread condition, then check the alignment.