Lean to One Side

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I’ve seen quite a few Expeditions that are slightly leaning to the right. It is very obvious to me when driving behind my wife’s Expedition. Has anyone noticed this? I measured my Expedition at each corner from the ground to top of the wheel well and noticed the right side is a 1/2 inch lower than the left.

I brought it in for service and was told it is normal. I measured an Expedition Platinum on the dealership lot and it was also about a 1/2 inch lower on the right side.
 

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That seems a little odd, especially given that the fuel tank is on the left, you'd think it would be a little lower on the left if anything. But maybe the weight of the factory exhaust counters that. But to answer your question, I hadn't ever noticed that. I'd be curious if you could find a super level spot, park it, and put a 4-6' level on the roof and see what it shows.
 

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Maybe their all out of gas.


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I’ve seen quite a few Expeditions that are slightly leaning to the right. It is very obvious to me when driving behind my wife’s Expedition. Has anyone noticed this? I measured my Expedition at each corner from the ground to top of the wheel well and noticed the right side is a 1/2 inch lower than the left.

I brought it in for service and was told it is normal. I measured an Expedition Platinum on the dealership lot and it was also about a 1/2 inch lower on the right side.


I’m amazed that your eyesight can determine a drop of 1/2 inch for a large object on the road.

Perhaps the crowning of the roads contribute to the right-side lean?

When you measured the Platinum model on the lot and your Expedition - were the measurements taken with an adult seated in the LF, or with no occupants.
 

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I can see it almost as plain as day in my driveway. I have a slight incline and usually put my ebrake on. Either way, to me I can def see it in my driveway.
 

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I’ve seen quite a few Expeditions that are slightly leaning to the right. It is very obvious to me when driving behind my wife’s Expedition. Has anyone noticed this? I measured my Expedition at each corner from the ground to top of the wheel well and noticed the right side is a 1/2 inch lower than the left.

I brought it in for service and was told it is normal. I measured an Expedition Platinum on the dealership lot and it was also about a 1/2 inch lower on the right side.
Maybe they’re designed for a heavier wife?
 

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Unfortunately this issue is not isolated to the Expedition. My 2020 F350 leaned 3/4" to the driver's side, so I was able to solve it by adding a small spacer above the front driver's side coil spring.
 
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I’m amazed that your eyesight can determine a drop of 1/2 inch for a large object on the road.

Perhaps the crowning of the roads contribute to the right-side lean?

When you measured the Platinum model on the lot and your Expedition - were the measurements taken with an adult seated in the LF, or with no occupants.

The 1/2” measurements were with 3/4 tank and no occupants. Even with a driver, it still has a visible lean.

I attached a picture of a Platinum I saw on the road a while back. I lined up the camera framing lines to the bottom tires.

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Unfortunately this issue is not isolated to the Expedition. My 2020 F350 leaned 3/4" to the driver's side, so I was able to solve it by adding a small spacer above the front driver's side coil spring.

Could you share where you purchased the spacer? Is the install pretty straight forward?
 
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