Two-Wheel Alignment Service

Keep Your Ford Aligned with a Two-Wheel Alignment at Bluebonnet Ford in New Braunfels, Texas

When your Ford first came out of the factory, its wheels were perfectly aligned. If that’s no longer the case, head to Bluebonnet Ford, not far from Seguin, San Marcos, and McQueeney. We have a service center staffed by factory-certified technicians who know your Ford inside and out. They’ll use our precision instruments to make your wheels point exactly the direction they need to be.

What Causes Wheels To Become Misaligned?

Several things could lead to wheel misalignment. If you’re driving along and you hit a big pothole, it might throw the alignment out of whack. The same is true if you run over a curb or get into a fender bender. But it’s not just big things that can affect your wheels’ alignment. The small bumps and jolts that are part of day-to-day driving can also affect your wheels' alignment very slightly. As time goes by, these tiny misalignments can become bigger until they cause problems.

What Are Some Symptoms of Misaligned Wheels?

If your wheels are severely misaligned, it will be easy to tell. The steering wheel may be crooked, or it may feel like you have to constantly correct course to keep your Ford car, truck, or SUV from drifting into the curb or another lane. You may also notice uneven tire wear. However, your vehicle may be misaligned before it shows any of these symptoms. That’s why we recommend bringing your Ford in for regular alignment inspections.

What Happens During a Two-Wheel Alignment?

First, our technicians will determine whether the misalignment affects all four wheels or just the front two. If it’s just the front wheels, they’ll perform a two-wheel alignment. This involves bringing the camber, caster, and toe angles back to the factory settings. Camber angle refers to how much the top and bottom of your wheels are tilted, while toe angle refers to tilting at the front and rear of the wheels. To picture the caster angle, think of the casters on a grocery cart. All of these affect how a vehicle performs, and misalignment in any one of them can have serious consequences.