2005RedGT

According to the mechanic, that poping is the actual bearing int he strut brace. At least for my issue. Your may be anther issue - since mine happens 24/7.

lodom

Bryan, is your car quiet after the spring adjustment, or are you still experiencing the popping noise?

Do the 05's have a bearing in the top of the strut brace, like the aftermarket ones for the SN95's?

2005RedGT

No, they fixed it but it came right back . Steeda is making a new spring to be shipped out to replace the front set. There is a design flaw in teh current set, beucase Ford has a design flaw, in their strut system. The bearings are the pieces making the noise. Now, Steeda says that there is NO permnamant damage from the noise, but that remains to be seen. I should have a new set in about a week.

I will know then.

38special

I had this exact problem in my 02 coup. The sounds are the same and occur during the steering of the car. I had it fixed last July. What mistifies me is that with cold mornings, the sound does not happen right away with the 05. By the time I'm pulling into my workplace parking lot the sound is back and it lasts all day.

lodom

Thanks Bryan. Is this popping from a spherical bearing in the top of the strut mounting brace? I'm trying to figure out where the bearing is. If it is, then I have heard people complaining of popping noises after installing adjustable aftermarket caster camber plates on SN95s that use a bearing. The stock SN95 system only has rubber isolaters for the front shock/strut and doesn't have this problem. Of course now the S197 uses a true strut arrangemnt, which could have design issues.

2005RedGT

THis is what I was told by the mechanice that worked my springs.

lodom

Thanks! I just wonder what Ford's fix for this will be. I'm sure the shop that worked on your car is experienced with installing the aftermarket plates and has heard the noise before.

2005RedGT

Actually Steeda is replacing the springs to adjust to the design flaw by Ford. They should be ready with-in a week.

lodom

I'm just trying to figure out the relationship between the possible flaw in the springs and the bearing noise. I can't see how redesigining the springs will prevent the bearing noise, unless there is something causing extra load on the bearing or a shifting in the strut assembly. If so, this will be a big problem for those using stock springs that have the bearing noise. I can't see Ford redesigning their springs. That would be a pain to get fixed and a long time coming.

Did Steeda say what the design flaw is and what it causing?

2005RedGT

Yes, from what I can remember it is the angle of the top of the spring and how it rests within the system. Since the top f the spring is not at the correct angle, it but extra pressure on specific points, rather than an even load on the entire bearing.

There is also something to do with the twist itself, but I dont remember that as well.

lodom

Thanks! Please keep us posted when you get the new springs installed. I know you are anxiously awaiting their arrival. I hate suspension noises in cars, and I'm sure this is aggrevating, especially on a new car.

adrenalin

Mine did the exact same thing yesterday. It was the first time I heard it and I have over 1,000 miles on my car. I was making a left hand turn and then there was a loud pop! I had not heard that noise since I installed a lift kit on my Jeep. I had to re-tighten everything. I wonder if something came loose.

My car goes in tomorrow to have the windshield replaced. I will mention it to the service manager.

38special

If Ford cannot fix it. I wonder if my dealer will install Steeda springs if I buy them?

I will find out this week. I would like to save some money if possible.