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Old Dec 6, 2011 | 11:28 AM
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Off center steering wheel

Ok Guys, I just changed the tires on my 2010 Ford F150. After I changed the tires I noticed the steering wheel is now slightly off center. Before the change it was perfectly centered. What could have caused this and how can I correct it? The truck does not pull and drives straight down the road with the steering wheel slightly off.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2011 | 12:52 PM
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The right way to fix it is go get an alignment.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2011 | 02:14 PM
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yes an alignment should fix the issue. toe is mostly slightly out
 
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Old Dec 6, 2011 | 02:28 PM
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Because the roads are not level and slope to the right for water drainage, Fords compensates for it and sets the wheel slightly off center ( 0.6), right from the plant.
Some people don't even notice and then, some do.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 10:58 AM
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I found the problem. I decided to check the tire pressure. Keep in mind that these are brand new tires installed at a dealership. But I found the left front tire with 40 psi and the right front tire with 25 psi. I adjust both to 35 psi and wheel is straight again. You would think that coming from a dealer they would have had the same psi in all tires. I haven't even checked the back tires yet but I will when I get home this evening.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 12:15 PM
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Better keep an eye on the pressures - you may have a leak.
 
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