2013 Ford Explorer Alignment

The manufacturer maintenance schedule has no alignment interval for this model year, so condition and driving events matter more than a fixed factory reminder. Texas road construction, potholes, and impacts can change wheel angles before the next routine service. Measuring the alignment shows whether adjustment is needed before you pay for one.

• Check alignment after suspension or steering component replacement.
• Schedule an inspection after a significant pothole impact.
• Use tire wear and steering behavior as practical warning signs.

Wheels outside specification can scrub the tires as the Explorer rolls, wearing tread faster on one edge. Steering that does not remain centered on a flat road can also indicate an alignment concern. David McDavid Ford can measure all four wheel angles and inspect the tires, steering, and suspension for conditions that may affect the result.

• Vehicle pulls left or right on a flat road.
• Steering wheel sits off center while driving straight.
• One tire edge wears faster than the other.

The inspection includes the tires, steering, and suspension before alignment work begins. Current angles are measured against the factory specification, so you learn whether adjustment is needed before paying for one. This approach helps identify worn components that could prevent the alignment from holding.

• Measure camber, caster, and toe on all four wheels.
• Adjust angles where the suspension allows.
• Inspect tires, steering, and suspension for wear.

An alignment measurement should be paired with a suspension and steering inspection when symptoms return quickly or an angle cannot be set correctly. The David McDavid Ford team can explain whether a component requires attention before alignment adjustment. This helps separate a correctable wheel-angle issue from wear that may affect safety, tire life, or steering response.

• Inspect tie rods, ball joints, and struts for wear.
• Check whether suspension movement affects the measured angles.
• Review repair recommendations before alignment adjustment.

A vehicle may feel generally straight while tire wear or small angle changes develop gradually. Measuring the current angles provides a fact-based answer before an adjustment is recommended. It is especially useful after a major pothole impact or work on the steering or suspension.

• Look for uneven tread wear during tire checks.
• Pay attention to a steering wheel that is no longer centered.
• Request measurement before authorizing an adjustment.

Our Ford service department uses specialized equipment and genuine Motorcraft parts when repairs require replacement components. The team handles routine maintenance, diagnostics, steering concerns, and suspension-related service for Texas drivers. You can schedule service online before visiting the facility.

• Location: 300 West Loop 820 South, Fort Worth, TX 76108.
• Service focuses on factory specifications and measured results.
• Call David McDavid Ford at 817-420-7990.

The David McDavid Ford Service Department serves Fort Worth and the surrounding DFW community with more than 70 years of local automotive service experience. OEM-trained mechanics and Ford Master Technicians use specialized tools and factory-oriented procedures for routine maintenance, steering concerns, suspension repairs, and alignment measurements. The goal is to identify the cause clearly rather than recommend an adjustment without checking related components.

Visit David McDavid Ford at 300 West Loop 820 South, Fort Worth, TX 76108. You can schedule an appointment online or call 817-420-7990 for directions and service assistance.

Before adjustment, the tires, steering, suspension, and related joints are inspected for wear that could hold an angle out of specification. Tie rods, ball joints, struts, and other worn components may need attention before an alignment can provide a lasting result. This inspection is important when an Explorer continues to pull, develops uneven tread wear, or shows an off-center steering wheel after prior service.

David McDavid Ford uses specialized Ford service equipment and factory-oriented procedures to document the measured angles and explain the recommended next step. The 2013 Ford Explorer is offered with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive across its four trims, so the measured vehicle configuration guides the service process. Bring your 2013 Ford Explorer to David McDavid Ford in Fort Worth for a factory-spec alignment — schedule service.