1998 Ford Explorer Squeaking when turning left

Tiny
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  • 1998 FORD EXPLORER
  • 4.0L
  • V6
  • 2WD
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  • 208,000 MILES
When turning to the left while driving slow there is a squeaking noise, there is no noise when turning right however. What can it be.
Tuesday, October 27th, 2015 AT 3:45 PM

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Tiny
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Is this noise consistent with turning the steering or with the movement of the car forward while turning?
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Wednesday, October 28th, 2015 AT 6:05 AM
Tiny
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With the movement of car forward while turning.
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Wednesday, October 28th, 2015 AT 9:58 AM
Tiny
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Check for loose or worn wheel bearings, worn brake pads, carefully check for any signs of loose or worn steering components, check both sides unless you can hear the noise clearly form one side.
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Wednesday, October 28th, 2015 AT 1:29 PM
Tiny
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Can shocks play a part in this?
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Wednesday, October 28th, 2015 AT 2:01 PM
Tiny
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Just checked again for when it squeaks it also does it when vehicle is not moving.
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Wednesday, October 28th, 2015 AT 2:56 PM
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May be a worn suspension bush, as the weight of the car shifts as you turn the wheel these bushes do move, I would be getting them checked out, if it is in the shocker it will be a top or bottom bush
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Thursday, October 29th, 2015 AT 12:10 AM

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