2022 hybrid alignment

[flyrodder]

first time posting here is mt storey
ordered a 2022 xl hybred, in the 8 months it took ford to build and deliver the local dealership had a new sales staff and my negeotiated deal was null and void. no administration fees, ect. just sticker. at that time, i could of bought it anywhere and chose to stay local
fast forward to 20000 miles and I start asking why my tires are wearing funny. I change oil per the dealer every 5000 with tire rotation. they told me its because I pull a 16 ft aluminum fishing boat. at 25000 they told me it because ford put on cheap tires. the tires were continental a 65000 mile tire i believe. at 38000 the rears were virtually bald and with a road trip, i had my ford dealer put a set on.
the dealer wanted 160 for an alignment, my local midas wanted 180 for 5 years, unlimited alignments. went with midas
now for the good stuff,
the right front camber is off -1.4 degrees and there is no adjustment available. ford built it wrong according to midas. I have a 2 oclock today with the dealer to determine if that is correct.
midas told me, you cannot tell its off by driving, it will drive just fine, just enough to wear out tires.
anyone else out ther with this experience???


but for all the recalls, dealer BS and now this, I really like this vehicle it does everything I need a truck to do and still get 50 MPG
will let you know what the dealer finds later today

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[Ford Motor Company]

first time posting here is mt storey
ordered a 2022 xl hybred, in the 8 months it took ford to build and deliver the local dealership had a new sales staff and my negeotiated deal was null and void. no administration fees, ect. just sticker. at that time, i could of bought it anywhere and chose to stay local
fast forward to 20000 miles and I start asking why my tires are wearing funny. I change oil per the dealer every 5000 with tire rotation. they told me its because I pull a 16 ft aluminum fishing boat. at 25000 they told me it because ford put on cheap tires. the tires were continental a 65000 mile tire i believe. at 38000 the rears were virtually bald and with a road trip, i had my ford dealer put a set on.
the dealer wanted 160 for an alignment, my local midas wanted 180 for 5 years, unlimited alignments. went with midas
now for the good stuff,
the right front camber is off -1.4 degrees and there is no adjustment available. ford built it wrong according to midas. I have a 2 oclock today with the dealer to determine if that is correct.
midas told me, you cannot tell its off by driving, it will drive just fine, just enough to wear out tires.
anyone else out ther with this experience???


but for all the recalls, dealer BS and now this, I really like this vehicle it does everything I need a truck to do and still get 50 MPG
will let you know what the dealer finds later today

Good afternoon. Would you please send over a private message with your VIN and dealer info so I can look into this alignment concern on my end?

 

[flyrodder]

so here is what happened at the dealership
they cleared the rack and were able to "tweak it " back into the green
left front camber is at -0.3 with the right at -0.8, was at-1.4
so ford came through and fixed it but i am wondering if its tweaked or fixed
guess for now the moral of the story is ford knows best, however i am talking to midas tomorrow to get their take
stay tuned

 

[Mr Pibb]

Was a curb involved at some point for a single side to be out of alignment?

 

[flyrodder]

no curb that i can remember but that's not the problem, its that midas is unable to bring it into alignment, there is no adjustment for camber, according to them

 

[Zed79]

no curb that i can remember but that's not the problem, its that midas is unable to bring it into alignment, there is no adjustment for camber, according to them

They sell camber alignment bolts for the Maverick any ASE tech should know what they are where to get them and how to use them.

 

[flyrodder]

Thank you, i am not a mecanic so I will see midas today and bring that up

 

[jorl]

lowered my XLT HYB and bought a FIRESTONE LIFETIME ALIGNMENT for $200 -also bought CAMBER BOLTS but wanted to see how alignment panned out after the lower...CAMBER was in spec but caster or toe was out just a smidge,they dialed that in- all is OK-no wear on tires and I am due for my yearly alignment

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