Loose steering? Possible fix for you.
Cargo Master
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From: Boise
CJONE- thanks for posting the info and trying it out. I would be willing to do this mod if needed. My experience is not every new truck is put together perfectly. Heck, over on the Ram site, guys are having to cut an on/off valve into the heater supply line to the heater core in order to get their trucks to actucally cool in AC mode. So yeah, fixing stuff at home and providing what works is why these forums help so many folks out. 
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Unless Ford Changed Internals to the Steering Box the Adjustment on the Top Plate is for Steering Preload on the Shaft inside the Steering Box. It is Measured with a rotational movement and a Inch Pounds Torque Wrench. Can't Remember the Old Spec. If over adjusted (to tight) it can effect Steering Wheel Returing to Center after a Turn. It can also Obviously effect Steering Effort if over adjusted. When I worked in a Dealer it was rare to have to adjust this, but on a few occasions it was needed. Just a Heads Up. Hope this Info Helps.
Trailering
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To add to my prior info -- Steering Shaft Adjustment on Steering Box is Available to add Preload (Tension) on Shaft in Box to help with keeping shaft from rotating when Pointed Straight ahead (Centered Steering Wheel or Steer Ahead). Adjustment in made with Steering Box out of Vehicle (Bench Work). Another reason it was rarely done when I was in a Dealer.
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