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Search Auto Parts Search Ford F-150 wanders Sign up here!   Email This Post Auto Repair Home>> Truck Repair>> Truck Repair Advice rfjm New User May 22, 2009, 4:02 AM Post #1 of 3 (4117 views) Ford F-150 wanders Sign In Hi; I have a 1999 ford F-150 p/u 2wd with 6 cyl & 5 speed transmission. A couple of years ago I rebuilt all but the steering box (which seems in pretty good sin the suspension & steering. The truck seems to wander more than I would like in the rutted center lane on our New England highways. The alignment specs after my recent service are: Camber: left 0.1 deg, right -0.1 deg Caster: left 6.8 deg, right 7.3 deg Total toe: 0 deg The truck does't pull on flat roads. I was wondering if putting more toe in keeping within spec would help the wandering? I am also looking for the alignment specs with the ranges for this vehicle to compare. Loren Champlain Sr Veteran / Moderator May 22, 2009, 3:23 PM Post #2 of 3 (4106 views) Re: Ford F-150 wanders Sign In I'd like to see about 1/2 deg. pos. camber, both sides. The caster angle seems awfully high. Have to check specs. If you have too much positive caster, it will 'want' to follow any little groove in the pavement. Toe should be in the 1/8" area if using stock tires. Less, if wide tires. I'll get back to you on the Caster angle specs. Just checked; All of your specs are within the ranges recommended. The Caster angle is 5.2-7.2, so it is at the max. Disregard my toe suggestion. Too much toe-in will just make it worse. I think if you lessened the Caster angle, it may help. These 'recommended' specs are unladened, of course. If you are carrying heavy loads, it will throw everything off. I haven't done alignments in 20 years. But, I can remember having to have a heavy-set customer sit in the car while I set it to specs. Loren SW Washington (This post was edited by Loren Champlain Sr on May 22, 2009, 3:34 PM) Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator May 23, 2009, 6:13 AM Post #3 of 3 (4099 views) Re: Ford F-150 wanders Sign In Agree as usual with Loren. To add it should be realigned. Tire type can aggravate this too. Pretty sure (don't have specs) that tow should be such that the front tires are pointing at about 200 feet in front of vehicle as the tendency while in motion is for them to each pull a bit away from center. This should have a recirculating ball steering box. Some will wear and get too much free play. If with engine off but key such that you can steer wheel see how much free play you have. Go underhood and turn steering shaft by hand watching how much the shaft turns by hand before it moves the Pitman arm. It can be adjusted if off at just the steering box but must be done properly. I'll explain how if you find it way off - do that or get it done before a proper alignment, T PS: In my experience most Ford steering gearboxes won't need to be touched for over 100k. If this uses a greasable pitman arm take a good look at that too........   Email This Post   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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