Lindsay Davies

I've been told that steering whine on my 2.0Tdci Ghia ('06 model) is due to it being electro-hydraulic pump and is normal. Interestingly on mine the noise comes when steering is off-centre (not just on full lock) but goes when it's left in the central position for a few seconds! Like yours the whine fades after the ignition is turned off. Has always been that way and garage says that there is nothing that needs fixing. L

Message for WhizKid - love to know your garage details so can find out about TSBs on accidental engagement of reverse. My dealer said Ford's unaware of this issue!

Hi I returned my MkIII last week after we just avoided crashing into the car behind due to this recurring gear selection problem, which had been identified to my dealer - along with list of trim and mechanical issues. "Have your say" section within Timesonline MkIII review of 23 April 2006 has comments re similar gear selection experience - MkIII and S-Max. Now waiting on Ford's "Commitment" process to confirm vehicle should be replaced. Lindsay