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Hi all, my 2001 E-250 pulls to the left at highway speeds, I measured and I have about 1/4 tow out. No recent pot holes and no brake dragging. Ball joints are tight. Any ideas would be appreciated.
Tire pressure or a caliper beginning to not fully release when the brake pedal is released. Does it "dive" to one side or the other under braking? Have you inspected the caliper, flexible brake line, the pads or the rotor run-out or front inner and outer wheel bearings?
I’ve checked for brake drag. Jacked the truck up and check for wheel drag and lose front end parts, seems more like an alignment issue. I found the alignment specs but I’m trying to check it in my driveway with a tape measure, it has a 1/4 - 3/8 toe out.
I’ve checked for brake drag. Jacked the truck up and check for wheel drag and lose front end parts, seems more like an alignment issue. I found the alignment specs but I’m trying to check it in my driveway with a tape measure, it has a 1/4 - 3/8 toe out.
You're not checking any important aspect of front suspension alignment with it parked in a driveway. Toe setting is but one part of the complete set of specifications which need to be measured properly with equipment designed for that operation.
Bring it to an alignment shop that has the correct equipment to measure what is off. The driveway test says you have a problem. It's worth the price to get the report. Before I take my vehicle to the alignment shop, I check tie rods, ball joints, wheel bearing torque, tire pressure. I replace everything that is worn. A good alignment will run about $100. You will pay more if you arrive with worn out parts and have to pay the shop rate for installation.
How long did that go unnoticed? Holy cripes----not necessarily Ford's fault though.......
My own '03 E250 extended body had the same rust issues with rear spring hangers but it was caught long before it broke away as shown here.
Not sure where this van has lived most of its life but that's one huge amount of rust on the frame and other attachment parts. It looks as though the van has sat for very long periods of time. I'd suggest checking the entire frame and underside of the body for more severe rust issues.
I had a very similar failure on my '94 F150 that lived around Columbus, Ohio for most of it's life.
One rear shackle had already rusted through by the time I took ownership and I replaced both of the rears since they got most of the road salt spray.
I'd definitely check and probably replace the brake lines now, I didn't and they rusted through not long after...
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