Abstract: Cross-threading occurs generally due to angular and axial misalignment between the threaded members during assembly. It is particularly troublesome for unskilled laborers and automated assembly operations, resulting in reduced productivity and damaged components. Accordingly, an anti-cross threading fastener assembly is provided. The assembly comprises a head, a shaft connected with the head, the shaft comprising: a threaded portion located proximate the head, an unthreaded portion located distal the head, and wherein upon insertion of the shaft into a bore of a body, the unthreaded portion coaxially aligns the threaded portion with threads of the bore of the body by contacting an unthreaded portion of the bore of the body.