Tying The Ends Of Your Ford

One of the most vital car systems is the steering system. It controls the direction that the car would be traveling.

Your Ford's steering system allows you to control your car's direction. With it, you can set a course that your heart desires.

The most conventional design is to have the front wheels turn, using a hand-operated steering wheel. The wheel is then connected to the steering column. The steering column contains different universal joints, which make the column deviate from a straight line.

Most modern cars such as your Ford use the rack and pinion system. In it, the steering wheel turns the pinion gear, which then moves the rack (a linear gear which meshes with pinion) from side to side. This applies steering torque to the wheels' kingpins through tie rods and a short lever called the steering arm.