Ford dealer alignment

1999 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
91,000 MILES • 4.6L • V8 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SAM60
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Pulls to the right after installing two new front tires two weeks after alignment. All four new in the last two weeks and matched.

Here is what the tech's sheet said:

I am not yelling, typing exactly like it reads.. it is in caps.

"90846 CHECKED ALIGNMENT FOUND LF CAMBER OUT OF SPECS AT -1.3 DEGREES MAXIMUM ALLOWED IS -1.2, RF CAMBER AT -1.1, RR TOE OUT OF SPECS -1.3, MAXIMUM ALLOWED IS -1.2. INSPECTED SUSPENSION FOUND FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS HAVE EXCESSIVE PLAY. .. PARTS NOT AVAILABLE ANY MORE. ADJUST REAR CAMBER TO LR --0.08, RR -0.9 ADJUST REAR TOE TO .08 DEGREES. ADJUST FRONT TOE TO -0.7 DEGREES. CUSTOMER DECLINED ANY FURTHER REPAIRS"

I learned from a forum that I can get MOOG bushings and press them in and out. My question is what else in steering components would be wise to replace while I have access to a pal's lift and tools?
Aug 6, 2016 at 12:02 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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The moment they determine that any parts in the suspension were worn, the car was not able to be aligned so it never should have been attempted.
You need a complete inspection of the steering and suspension and replace anything worn out.
Aug 6, 2016 at 5:04 AM
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SAM60
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Will do. I talked to a mechanic pal yesterday that worked at Ford dealers for many years. He told me to swap the front tires until we can get it on another pal's hoist. I did that last night and drove sixty miles and back to see Jason Bourne today. Drove straight as an arrow.
Aug 7, 2016 at 4:31 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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So, the new tires were the problem all along.
Aug 7, 2016 at 4:35 PM
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SAM60
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Maybe so, but the steering wheel is at about ten degrees to the right when driving straight. I have work to do on it. Beautiful with only 91,000 miles.
Aug 7, 2016 at 5:27 PM
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Yes the tires can cause a pull, this is a common problem.

Glad you got the problem fixed, thanks for using 2CarPros we are here to help.

Best, Ken
Aug 12, 2016 at 9:29 AM