Notices
1999 - 2016 Super Duty 1999 to 2016 Ford F250, F350, F450 and F550 Super Duty with diesel V8 and gas V8 and V10 engines
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: Real Truck

Need Alignment expert/help.

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 17, 2013 | 10:54 PM
  #1  
IslandBlueV10's Avatar
IslandBlueV10
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 471
Likes: 1
From: Pocatello, Idaho
Need Alignment expert/help.

I have a 2001 F250 4x4 v10. Okay I replaced my lower tie rods. The big one that goes straight across the bottom, from the left wheel to the right wheel.

Before replacing the tie rods my truck went straight down the road. I replaced the parts with Moog both sides and a new adjusting sleeve.

Okay after doing the above work, I went yesterday and had an alignment done at my local Ford garage. I get my truck back and noticed that the truck is pulling to the right. I have to keep the wheel a few degree's to the left. And as soon as I let go of the wheel it veers to the right.

So today I call them and get it in to have checked out. They sqeeze me in, and I get it back right at closing. The alignment tech is already gone and doesn't road test it after. I pick it up, and drive 25 miles on the interstate to get home. Now it is pulling to the Left just opposite of before.

Here is my print out numbers after the first alignment:
Front Left: -0.1deg. camber, 4.4deg. caster, 0.01deg. toe.
Front Right: -0.2 camber, 4.5 caster, -0.05 toe.
Total Toe: -0.05
Steer ahead: 0.03

The second alignment printout I got has no information on it to tell me what they changed.

Tomorrow I will call and have an appointment made for Monday(next day off).

Any help I can get, before I take it back in for the third time?

Thanks.
 
Reply
Old Sep 17, 2013 | 11:11 PM
  #2  
Chad149's Avatar
Chad149
Lead Driver
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Liked
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 6,673
Likes: 899
From: Milford, MI
Try rotating the tires. Sometimes the wear patterns ingrained from the old alignment settings can cause pulling. Tire pressure is also important, which should have been checked, but we know how that goes...
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
jeffreyclay
1968-Present E-Series Van/Cutaway/Chassis
8
Aug 13, 2016 10:04 PM
H1449-6
Excursion - King of SUVs
12
Aug 2, 2008 08:17 PM
fordinmudd
Brakes, Steering, Suspension, Tires, & Wheels
1
Oct 4, 2006 04:33 PM
omni
Brakes, Steering, Suspension, Tires, & Wheels
6
Aug 4, 2006 11:58 PM
wranglerastro
Brakes, Steering, Suspension, Tires, & Wheels
8
Sep 18, 2005 06:13 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:09 AM.

story-0
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-1
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-2
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-3
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Slideshow: Here are the top 10 Fords coming to Mecum Indy 2026.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:49:49


VIEW MORE
story-6
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 worst Ford truck wheels of all time

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:49:01


VIEW MORE
story-7
Ford Super Duty: 5 Things Owners LOVE, 5 Things They LOATHE!

Slideshow: Ranking the 5 things owners love about their Super Duty and 5 things they don't

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:36:49


VIEW MORE
story-8
Every 2026 Ford Truck Engine RANKED from WORST to FIRST!

Slideshow: Ranking all 12 Ford truck engines available in 2026.

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-22 13:32:20


VIEW MORE
story-9
The Best F-150 Deal of Every Trim Level (XL through Raptor)

Slideshow: The best Ford F-150 deal for every trim level (XL through Raptor)

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-21 15:59:01


VIEW MORE