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Old Feb 9, 2014 | 09:23 PM
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So totally turned too early in dense fog and went through a steep ditch...upon quick inspection didn't see anything wrong...didnt feel like anything was wrong en route rest of way home...anything I should really look for tomorrow when I can see better? Just afraid I screwed up my new truck. If nothing is messed up, then that truck really was built Ford tough.
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Old Feb 9, 2014 | 09:28 PM
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Check under on the frame for flaked paint, or fresh scrapes. If neither, and truck tracks straight, I'd say your fine. Fewer road beers next time.
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Old Feb 9, 2014 | 10:15 PM
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I've done that before, It was really dark and I didn't realize the highway was divided, I was crossing traffic pulling out of a parking lot ... Luckily I was in my truck, not my car. Good luck ... But after all...it is Ford tough
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Old Feb 9, 2014 | 10:54 PM
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look over the rims for packed in dirt or ice... logs or whatever. One complaint I have with the HID lighting on my truck is the lack of side lighting for turns.. the fog lights help to cover in but seems like no light goes off to the sides now.
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Old Feb 10, 2014 | 01:06 AM
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Double check your exhaust system. It is very easy to catch mufflers and pipes in the dirt and have them pull apart connections or even bend pipes where they may contact the the frame causing rattles and wear.
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Old Feb 10, 2014 | 05:39 AM
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Bring it to your alignment shop.

For the record, I once woke up in midair while driving.
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Old Feb 10, 2014 | 06:20 AM
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Originally Posted by EricTheOracle
Bring it to your alignment shop.

For the record, I once woke up in midair while driving.
this sounds like an epic story, please do tell
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Old Feb 10, 2014 | 04:29 PM
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Took it to the shop, they took a quick look underneath and checked the alignment. Alignment good. Right wishbone to wheel had too small dents, <1cm. Said everything else looks good. I don't know if I'm just worried something's wrong and making myself believe it but it feels like it's lacking power. Any ideas what a good jar could have done power-wise? Would a turbo issue through off a CEL???
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Originally Posted by JohnsonRBZ
Took it to the shop, they took a quick look underneath and checked the alignment. Alignment good. Right wishbone to wheel had too small dents, <1cm. Said everything else looks good. I don't know if I'm just worried something's wrong and making myself believe it but it feels like it's lacking power. Any ideas what a good jar could have done power-wise? Would a turbo issue through off a CEL???
I'll give you a typical dealer reply. No codes, No problem
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