Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2018 Ford Taurus SHOFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Alignment Specifications
| Item | LH | RH | Total/Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front | |||
| Camber (all except vehicles with 2.0L Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI) engine) | -0.55 deg. +/- 0.75 deg. | -0.75 deg. +/- 0.75 deg. | 0.20 deg. +/- 0.75 deg. |
| Camber (vehicles with 2.0L GTDI engine) | -0.65 deg. +/- 0.75 deg. | -0.85 deg. +/- 0.75 deg. | 0.20 deg. +/- 0.75 deg. |
| Caster (all except vehicles with 2.0L GTDI engine and Police vehicles) | 3.10 deg. +/- 0.75 deg. | 3.30 deg. +/- 0.75 deg. | -0.20 deg. +/- 0.75 deg |
| Caster (vehicles with 2.0L GTDI engine) | 3.20 deg. +/- 0.75 deg. | 3.40 deg. +/- 0.75 deg. | -0.20 deg. +/- 0.75 deg. |
| Caster (Police vehicles) | 2.90 deg. +/- 0.75 deg. | 3.10 deg. +/- 0.75 deg. | -0.20 deg. +/- 0.75 deg. |
| Toe (positive value is toe in, negative value is toe out) | -- | -- | 0.20 deg. +/- 0.20 deg. |
| Rear | |||
| Camber (all except vehicles with 2.0L GTDI engine and Police vehicles) | -1.00 deg. +/- 0.75 deg. | -1.00 deg. +/- 0.75 deg. | 0.0 deg. +/- 0.75 deg. |
| Camber (vehicles with 2.0L GTDI engine) | -1.3 deg. +/- 0.75 deg. | -1.3 deg. +/- 0.75 deg. | 0.0 deg. +/- 0.75 deg. |
| Camber (Police vehicles) | -0.8 deg. +/- 0.75 deg. | -0.8 deg. +/- 0.75 deg. | 0.0 deg. +/- 0.75 deg. |
| Toe (positive value is toe in, negative value is toe out), All Vehicles | 0.12 deg. +/- 0.20 deg. | 0.12 deg. +/- 0.20 deg. | 0.24 deg. +/- 0.20 deg. |
| Thrust Angle | -- | -- | 0.0 deg. +/- 0.30 deg. |
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Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.