uberdog
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Hey All,
Have been enjoying this forum and my 2017 Expy Limited since new. Posting an issue since search did not turn up anything similar. Maybe will help someone else.
During an alignment at a very reputable shop, I learned that the front body of my truck was not centered on the frame at the factory. It's about 3/4 inch off to the right. The result is a passenger front tire that sticks out of the wheel well noticeably vs. the driver's side which tucks under. I had hoped it was just a camber or wheel issue, but no.
A Google search shows this is not unheard of from the factory with F150's and the fix is to loosen the front support and body mounts and adjust from there. From what I understand it can be simple to fix or you can spin the Loctite'd cage nuts and it's a much bigger issue.
I am planning to speak to my local dealer to see if they might cover it under my extended Ford warranty. Assuming the answer is NO, I plan to pay out of pocket since it bugs me enough and I keep my trucks for a long time.
Question for the hive mind: Assuming costs are similar, who best to do the work - The Dealer, a Bodyshop or a Frame specialist? Currently split between dealer and frame guys. Dealer connection to Ford may help if things get FUBAR'd. The local frame guys have a 60-year reputation working on Ford's to Ferrari's.
Have been enjoying this forum and my 2017 Expy Limited since new. Posting an issue since search did not turn up anything similar. Maybe will help someone else.
During an alignment at a very reputable shop, I learned that the front body of my truck was not centered on the frame at the factory. It's about 3/4 inch off to the right. The result is a passenger front tire that sticks out of the wheel well noticeably vs. the driver's side which tucks under. I had hoped it was just a camber or wheel issue, but no.
A Google search shows this is not unheard of from the factory with F150's and the fix is to loosen the front support and body mounts and adjust from there. From what I understand it can be simple to fix or you can spin the Loctite'd cage nuts and it's a much bigger issue.
I am planning to speak to my local dealer to see if they might cover it under my extended Ford warranty. Assuming the answer is NO, I plan to pay out of pocket since it bugs me enough and I keep my trucks for a long time.
Question for the hive mind: Assuming costs are similar, who best to do the work - The Dealer, a Bodyshop or a Frame specialist? Currently split between dealer and frame guys. Dealer connection to Ford may help if things get FUBAR'd. The local frame guys have a 60-year reputation working on Ford's to Ferrari's.