2026 owners

[Tenac]

Just passed 1000 miles.
I got a check engine light after getting gas, was for the fuel level sensor. Looks like a known issue.

Other than that no issues

Wait the new models now have the issue for fuel back?? I thought that was resolved like two software updates ago? Or is this a new one?

 

[John Z]

Idk, it came up after fueling, I scanned, googled it and saw someone here posted that they had issues. I cleared it and it didn't come back.

 

[HRJ]

Would any MY 2026 owners like to comment on their new rides?
Any issues requiring dealer attention?

The only issue so far is the vehicle was delivered with the steering wheel slightly left. I'm gonna square that up myself this week in the garage instead of taking it back. It's a solid axle with a steering box so there is probably a drag link with an adjusting collar. Should be pretty simple to correct.

 

[C-Mack]

With the apparent variability in the precision of alignments coming out the IA factory on some vehicles it might be worth getting it checked anyway. Sure you can true up the steering wheel by adjusting the drag link but is that any guarantee they got the initial toe, caster and thrust angles (what little adjustment is even possible for thrust that is) settings correct off the production line?

 

[abbeyroad]

IMHO, if you're an OCD type, good practice to always get your new car professionally aligned from go. This is for all makes and models. Speaking from experience. Maxed out caster on mine.

 

[HRJ]

Does maxing out caster lead to earlier cv joint failure? I’ve read that here somewhere..

 

[Zimm]

Does maxing out caster lead to earlier cv joint failure? I’ve read that here somewhere..

Not enough data to determine that, but anecdotally, I have not modified my truck, never used it offroad, maxed caster at 2.3*, and replaced the front driveshaft at 22k miles. I'm back a factory spec's.

 

[TCMColorado]

Does maxing out caster lead to earlier cv joint failure? I’ve read that here somewhere..

Yes maxing out caster will increase the angle on the front driveshaft CV joints and accelerate the boot failure. The angle increase is 1 to 1. Increase caster by 1° and the CV angle will also increase by 1°.

 

[HRJ]

Not enough data to determine that, but anecdotally, I have not modified my truck, never used it offroad, maxed caster at 2.3*, and replaced the front driveshaft at 22k miles. I'm back a factory spec's.

Where should I look for factory alignment specs? Any idea if '26 would be different? Would seem weird if it was, but you never know.
I have access to a Hunter machine and it wouldn't be too big of a deal to use it this week.

 

[TCMColorado]

Where should I look for factory alignment specs? Any idea if '26 would be different? Would seem weird if it was, but you never know.
I have access to a Hunter machine and it wouldn't be too big of a deal to use it this week.

26' models are the same spec as prior years.

 

[TCMColorado]

The only issue so far is the vehicle was delivered with the steering wheel slightly left. I'm gonna square that up myself this week in the garage instead of taking it back. It's a solid axle with a steering box so there is probably a drag link with an adjusting collar. Should be pretty simple to correct.

It is easy enough to correct if you have the right tools. The torque spec on the lock nuts is 250NM and you need crowfeet wrenches for your breaker bar and torque wrench to turn the nuts. The nuts are a combination of 30mm, 36mm and 46mm. Ideally you need one 30mm crowfoot, two 36mm and one 46mm to make all front end steering adjustments.