I have a 2011 F250 with about 55,000 miles on it. When making a sharp turn it doesn't want to center the steering by itself. I have to take it all the way back to center myself. It steers very easy and really I would say too easy. Is this the way they all work or does the alignment need to be changed?

I just spent over $2K on getting my 2012 F350 4WD 6.7L front end rebuilt, hope that does not happen to you.

I really don't think it needs a rebuild but I could be wrong. I've had it for a few years but haven't put very many miles on it. It drove the same way when I bought it. I forgot to mention that it has a 6.2.

YES you at least need an alignment. Probably a worn or bent part. Get it done soon, before it fails completely and leaves you stranded somewhere, or worse.

The caster angle needs to be increased. If it is within spec, it is acceptable to be increased more for better centering without causing tire wear.

theoldwizard1 wrote:The caster angle needs to be increased. If it is within spec, it is acceptable to be increased more for better centering without causing tire wear.This!

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agesilaus
Explorer III
Jul 31, 2021
I just spent over $2K on getting my 2012 F350 4WD 6.7L front end rebuilt, hope that does not happen to you.
danrclem
Explorer
Jul 31, 2021
I really don't think it needs a rebuild but I could be wrong. I've had it for a few years but haven't put very many miles on it. It drove the same way when I bought it. I forgot to mention that it has a 6.2.
Gooma
Explorer
Jul 31, 2021
YES you at least need an alignment. Probably a worn or bent part. Get it done soon, before it fails completely and leaves you stranded somewhere, or worse.
theoldwizard1
Explorer II
Jul 31, 2021
The caster angle needs to be increased. If it is within spec, it is acceptable to be increased more for better centering without causing tire wear.
RAS43
Explorer III
Jul 31, 2021
theoldwizard1 wrote:
The caster angle needs to be increased. If it is within spec, it is acceptable to be increased more for better centering without causing tire wear.

This!
danrclem
Explorer
Jul 31, 2021
It tracks very good and stays straight when I let go of the steering wheel. I'll have the alignment checked and go from there.

Has anybody else had a problem like this with their Super Duty?
theoldwizard1
Explorer II
Jul 31, 2021
danrclem wrote:
It tracks very good and stays straight when I let go of the steering wheel. I'll have the alignment checked and go from there.

Has anybody else had a problem like this with their Super Duty?

2WD or 4WD ?
Grit_dog
Navigator
Jul 31, 2021
If it doesn’t wander and tracks well, not likely a Caster issue.
Sounds more like sticky shuttle valve in steering box maybe.
But hard to diagnose on the internet….
danrclem
Explorer
Jul 31, 2021
theoldwizard1 wrote:
danrclem wrote:
It tracks very good and stays straight when I let go of the steering wheel. I'll have the alignment checked and go from there.

Has anybody else had a problem like this with their Super Duty?

2WD or 4WD ?

It's a 4WD and it has the snow plow package with the heavy front springs. Everything seems to work fine except I have to bring it back to center myself.
lenr
Explorer III
Jul 31, 2021
You've got a worn suspension part for sure or a binding U joint if 4 wheel drive. Even with Ford spec of not a lot of caster it will center if everything is healthy. Son's 2012 350 6.2 started not returning at 200,000. $2000 later it works great. Take it to a reliable alignment shop that you trust to do repair. (I don't trust tire store alignment, generally.)