Hey Guys-

I have a 05 SE, with 3k on it. So far I have no major issue, but I do have small one. Everytime I get in my Max and pull off, while turning I hear a slight sound. It feels like it is in the steering, and goes away within 2 seconds. It doesnt come back until once again the car has sat still for a while....It doesnt happen if I am backing up...Only going forward, while turning the steering wheel and only for a quick sec....

I do plan on going to the dealer, but just wanted to see if anyone else had this problem.

 

Did it just start doing this or has it been going on since you bought the car?

The only thing I can think of that sounds like what you are talking about is a slight hum that my car makes for a split second when I start it up and pull off after it has been sitting for a while. The only reason I know this is normal is because my neighbor has an '05 Max and his does it too.

 

I have it too. I think its the powers steering rack- I think after it sits for a while the pressure in the power steering system is lost and it makes that noise when turning and starting to go forward. After that, it doesn't do it again until the car sits for a while.

 

Okay great to hear, now I feel better. Do you guys have any further information or updates from other owners regarding this possible problem

 

My 2005 with 4500 miles does it every morning....like the old Ford power steering whine...

 

yes, it is funny, but I hope it doesnt mean problems down the road

 

figured it was normal
let us know what the dealer says

 

We had the dealer notate it on our records. They even pulled another Max in beside ours, and double checked all the front against the 'lot' car...said everything was normal...<shrugs shoulder> so we said, Ok, just notate we informed you on the records, in case down the road....

 

Thanks for the confirmation.

 

anyone have advice on noises comin out the front,,,, start from cold,,run by maybe a few parked cars or even a drive thru for breakfast,,,with the echo off the wall it sounds like someone holdin sandpaper on your rotors,,,as you speed up the sound does the same,,,,,if in traffic you will not hear it,,and if your windows are up ,you definitely won't hear!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HELP

 

Mine does it but only after a few seconds of movement and then the noise happens for another second. eg Put in drive or reverse slowly move forward or backward for a few seconds then a noise is heard kinda like a groan for a second. Its the ABS self check. The car has to be moving for it to selfcheck. The owners manual even states this. Mine does it ever time I first start the car cold or warm, whether its been sitting for 2 min or 2 days.