Newer F-53 Steering Wheel Alignment
I have a 2016 Fleetwood Bounder. It came with steering wheel centered at 1 O'clock position while driving straight down the road,there are no alignment issues. Dealer and Ford will not do anything abo...
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As RLS7201 mentioned there are different methods to center the steering wheel on the F53 chassis depending on the model year. The method he outlined for his coach is the same as the one outlined in the 2013 Ford F53 service manual.
I'm not sure what model year Ford changed from removing the steering wheel to making the adjustment at the gear box. I would guess it to be about 2010 or 2011 when the SRS (air bags) were introduced in the 450 series trucks.
For those suggesting adjustments be made at the tie rod or drag link, OEM Ford parts don't have any adjustments on those components that will straighten the steering wheel while keeping the wheels in the proper alignment. There are some after market drag links that are adjustable, but given the longevity of the OEM parts I doubt there are very many in service.
I'm not sure what model year Ford changed from removing the steering wheel to making the adjustment at the gear box. I would guess it to be about 2010 or 2011 when the SRS (air bags) were introduced in the 450 series trucks.
For those suggesting adjustments be made at the tie rod or drag link, OEM Ford parts don't have any adjustments on those components that will straighten the steering wheel while keeping the wheels in the proper alignment. There are some after market drag links that are adjustable, but given the longevity of the OEM parts I doubt there are very many in service.
