Ford Edge FWD V6-35L (2007) Alignment Specifications
Poor Groove Feel
Poor groove feel is characterized by little or no buildup of turning effort felt in the steering wheel as the wheel is rocked slowly left and right within very
small around center or straight-ahead (under 20 degrees of steering wheel turn). Efforts may be said to be "flat on center."
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Under 20 degrees of turn, most of the turning effort that builds up comes from the mesh of gear teeth in the steering gear. In this range, the
steering wheel is not yet turned enough to feel the effort from the self-aligning forces at the road wheel or tire patch.
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In the diagnosis of a roadability problem, it is important to understand the difference between wander and poor groove feel.