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O/T 05 Ford Escape alignment of rear wheel ?

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Gene Davis (Ga.)

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This is off the topic, but essential to keeping the peace, and thus being able to have any fun with my tractors. SWMBO has to be kept happy to keep things going. Enough said. We have a 2005 Ford Escape SUV. The tire on the left rear cupped out slightly on the inside edge of the tire tread. The local alignment shop says it is slightly out of alignment so it does wear a little bit. Rotated the tires and in a week or so this tire was dipped out also. Tried all 4 tires and the same result happened. All joints are tight and no loose bushings or that sort of thing. My question is this. I know the suspension was set up and welded in place at the factory, so is it possible to align it back? What do you do, bend it like Ford's famous I beam front axle for alignment?
 
The mid 2000 year escapes have a problem with the rear shock towers. They developed cracking and eventually the shock mounts rust out and break thru. Ford had a gusset available as a repair, but it is no longer available. Also the rear shock towers/ inner wheel houses have even out of production and are not available. We have repaired several by fabricating new towers and welding them in. Check the tower area for cracking or corrosion. If they are ok, have a good body shop with a frame rack measure the rear suspension and see what is bent. They can straighten it for you.
 
Can't say for sure about Ford, but on some brands the inner end of the swing arm has cam bolts with lock nuts. To adjust, loosen the lock, turn the cam a smidgen, & retighten the losks.
Willie
 
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