Symptom Chart

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SYMPTOM CHART

Condition	Possible Sources	Action
Dogtracking	Excessive rear thrust angle.	ADJUST as necessary.
	Front or rear suspension components.	INSPECT the front and rear suspension systems. REPAIR or INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to FRONT SUSPENSION - 4X2 , FRONT SUSPENSION - 4X4 or REAR SUSPENSION .
	Drive axle damaged.	REPAIR as necessary. Refer to the appropriate article for the procedure.
Drift/pull	Unequal tire pressure.	ADJUST tire pressure.
	Incorrect front caster split or front camber split settings.	ADJUST as necessary.
	Tire forces.	ROTATE tires front to rear.
	Unevenly loaded or overloaded vehicle.	NOTIFY the customer of incorrect vehicle loading.
	Steering components.	REFER to STEERING SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
	Brake drag.	REFER to BRAKE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
Front bottoming or riding low	Front spring(s).	INSTALL new front spring(s) as necessary. REFER to FRONT SUSPENSION - 4X2 or FRONT SUSPENSION - 4X4 .
	Front suspension jounce bumper(s).	INSTALL new bumper(s) as necessary. REFER to FRONT SUSPENSION - 4X2 or FRONT SUSPENSION - 4X4 .
	Front shock absorbers.	INSTALL new front shock absorbers. REFER to FRONT SUSPENSION - 4X2 or FRONT SUSPENSION - 4X4 .
Rear bottoming or riding low	Rear spring(s).	INSTALL new rear spring(s) as necessary. REFER to REAR SUSPENSION .
	Rear suspension jounce bumper(s).	INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to REAR SUSPENSION .
	Rear shock absorbers.	INSTALL new rear shock absorbers. REFER to REAR SUSPENSION .
Incorrect tire wear	Incorrect tire pressure (rapid center rib or inner and outer edge wear).	ADJUST tire pressure.
	Excessive front or rear toe (rapid inner or outer edge wear). Excessive negative or positive camber (rapid inner or outer edge wear).	ADJUST as necessary.
	Tires out of balance (tires cupped or dished).	BALANCE tires.
Rear spring squeak	Rear spring(s).	INSTALL new rear spring anti-squeak inserts.
	Shackle bushing(s).	INSTALL new bushings as necessary.
Rough ride	Shock absorber(s).	INSTALL new shock absorber(s) as necessary.
	Spring(s).	INSTALL new spring(s) as necessary. REFER to FRONT SUSPENSION - 4X2 , FRONT SUSPENSION - 4X4 or REAR SUSPENSION .
Shimmy or wheel tramp	Loose wheel nut(s).	TIGHTEN to specification. REFER to WHEELS AND TIRES .
	Loose front suspension fasteners.	TIGHTEN to specification. REFER to FRONT SUSPENSION - 4X2 or FRONT SUSPENSION - 4X4 .
	Front wheel bearing adjustment.	REFER to WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION .
	Wheel or tire concerns.	REFER to WHEELS AND TIRES .
	Springs.	INSTALL new spring(s) as necessary. REFER to FRONT SUSPENSION - 4X2 , FRONT SUSPENSION - 4X4 or REAR SUSPENSION .
	Loose, worn or damaged ball joints.	GO to the BALL JOINT INSPECTION COMPONENT TEST .
	Loose, worn or damage steering components.	REFER to STEERING SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
	Front wheel alignment.	ADJUST as necessary.
Sticky steering, poor returnability	Ball joints.	REFER to the BALL JOINT INSPECTION COMPONENT TEST .
	Steering components.	REFER to STEERING SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
	Front caster angle.	ADJUST as necessary.
Steering wheel off center	Unequal front or rear toe settings (side-to-side).	ADJUST the front toe as necessary. ADJUST the drag link to center the steering wheel. REFER to TOE ADJUSTMENT - F-250 AND F-350, 4X2 or TOE ADJUSTMENT - F-250, F-350, 4X4 AND F-450, F-550 .
Sway or roll	Overloaded, unevenly or incorrectly loaded vehicle.	NOTIFY the customer of incorrect vehicle loading.
	Loose wheel nut(s).	TIGHTEN to specification. REFER to WHEELS AND TIRES .
	Shock absorber(s).	INSTALL new shock absorber(s) as necessary.
	Loose stabilizer assembly.	TIGHTEN to specification. REFER to FRONT SUSPENSION - 4X2 , FRONT SUSPENSION - 4X4 or REAR SUSPENSION .
	Worn stabilizer assembly bushing(s).	INSTALL new stabilizer assembly bushing(s) as necessary. REFER to FRONT SUSPENSION - 4X2 , FRONT SUSPENSION - 4X4 or REAR SUSPENSION .
	Worn spring(s).	INSTALL new spring(s) as necessary. REFER to FRONT SUSPENSION - 4X2 , FRONT SUSPENSION - 4X4 or REAR SUSPENSION .
Vehicle leans to one side	Unevenly loaded or overloaded vehicle.	NOTIFY the customer of incorrect vehicle loading.
	Rear suspension components.	REFER to LEAN CORRECTION - REAR .
	Front suspension components.	INSPECT the front suspension system. REPAIR or INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to FRONT SUSPENSION - 4X2 or FRONT SUSPENSION - 4X4 .
	Incorrect ride height. Lateral tilt out of specification.	INSPECT the rear suspension system. REPAIR or INSTALL new rear suspension components as necessary. REFER to REAR SUSPENSION .
	Spring(s).	INSTALL new spring(s) as necessary. REFER to FRONT SUSPENSION - 4X2 , FRONT SUSPENSION - 4X4 or REAR SUSPENSION .
Vibration/noise	Tires and wheel concerns. Wheel bearings. Wheel hubs. Brake components. Suspension components. Steering components.	REFER to NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS .
Wander	Unevenly loaded or overloaded vehicle.	NOTIFY the customer of incorrect vehicle loading.
	Ball joint(s).	REFER to the BALL JOINT INSPECTION COMPONENT TEST .
	Loose, worn or damaged front wheel bearing(s).	REFER to WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION .
	Loose, worn or damaged suspension component(s).	INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to FRONT SUSPENSION - 4X2 or FRONT SUSPENSION - 4X4 .
	Loose suspension fasteners.	TIGHTEN to specification. REFER to FRONT SUSPENSION - 4X2 or FRONT SUSPENSION - 4X4 .
	Steering components.	REFER to STEERING SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
	Wheel alignment (excessive total front toe out).	ADJUST as necessary.