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Old Jan 3, 2021 | 08:56 PM
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I’ve got a new 2020 and after driving it for a few days I noticed some slight drifting that was bothering me enough that I figured it’s worth having the alignment checked at the dealer.
Sure enough, they found it to be out of spec and adjusted it. When I got home and looked at the paperwork again, I noticed at the top it said “2015-2018 F150. Are the alignment specs different between the 2018 and 2020? It’s disappointing the dealer is running old data in their equipment.
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Not sure about the computer stuff but I had about 10k on my 2019 and it was pulling to one side they changed out the whole steering rack said it was binding and sticking
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Old Jan 3, 2021 | 11:17 PM
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Not to hijack the thread, but is it possible to align the rear wheels? I get great mileage and even wear on each tire, but it seems like my driver rear tire wears much faster than the others. I am NOT heavy-footed driver. Thanks!
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Old Jan 4, 2021 | 12:48 AM
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Originally Posted by CHSLimited
I’ve got a new 2020 and after driving it for a few days I noticed some slight drifting that was bothering me enough that I figured it’s worth having the alignment checked at the dealer.
Sure enough, they found it to be out of spec and adjusted it. When I got home and looked at the paperwork again, I noticed at the top it said “2015-2018 F150. Are the alignment specs different between the 2018 and 2020? It’s disappointing the dealer is running old data in their equipment.
If you do not know factually that the software is out of date, why are you disappointed?
Think positive and be happy you now have your truck aligned?
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Old Jan 4, 2021 | 12:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Scott2373
Not to hijack the thread, but is it possible to align the rear wheels? I get great mileage and even wear on each tire, but it seems like my driver rear tire wears much faster than the others. I am NOT heavy-footed driver. Thanks!
To not hijack this thread, this might be the thread you're looking for.

https://www.f150forum.com/f118/4-whe...gnment-432213/

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Old Jan 4, 2021 | 01:28 AM
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I’ve bought 7 new cars over the last 10 years. From an F-150 to a Subaru to a GMC Sierra to a Honda Accord. 5 of the 7 haven’t shot straight out of the box. Not sure why
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Old Jan 4, 2021 | 05:48 AM
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Originally Posted by 16IngotFX4
If you do not know factually that the software is out of date, why are you disappointed?
Think positive and be happy you now have your truck aligned?
fair point-I have no proof it’s out of date it could simply be an error and that’s where I’m looking for help. I really don’t know it’s aligned properly as some adjustments are harder to tell if they are “out”. It does seem to drive better (much less of a drifting) than before.
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