Groaning when cornering

[Horhay3874]

My 02 Limited has started making a groaning type noise when I accelerate from a stop while turning. The noise repeats a bit while I straighten the wheel after the turn. It does not happen when taking a curve at higher speeds or driving straight. I thought It was my 4x4 Auto kicking in so I pulled the #17 and #18 fuses under the hood. The noise didn't go away, so I'm beginning to think it's something else? Anyone have an Idea?

2002 Explorer Limited 4.6L

 

[Number4]

I'd say hub bearing is most likely the culprit. They often make a howling noise (like a deep lug tire) when on the way out. Search the forum, there's a vid of a mechanic in a shop doing one on a mountaineer.