front end noise- 2000 explorer limited

[DOUG HAINES]

hey everybody. im the new guy. doug. i have a 2000 explorer limited, started making a metal on metal squeak last week, but only after driving about 10 miles or so, and only turning right at slow speeds, and coming out of the turn, until i reach about 30-40 mph. i checked the entire front end myself, couldnt find anything out of the ordinary. took it to a local mechanic shop, they had it 7 days, went over the whole thing, said it was all good. 3 mechanics drove it, and never heard a sound. picked it up today, drove 6 miles, turned into a driveway, and the noise returned. does one of you fine people have an answer?

 

[koda2000]

From your reported symptom, I'm thinking a dry ball joint. Are the upper & lower ball joint boots intact? The OE BJ boots usually rot away.

BTW, I think it's ridiculous your shop kept the car for a week to inspect a front end (which shouldn't have taken them more than 20 mins) and then found nothing. My guess is they never even looked at it or drove it.

 

[rathrbcruisin]

if it only does it while driving i would say wheel bearing or cv. does it do it when turning the steering wheel. I had a windstar that squealed like crazy when the tie rods got dry.