strange noise

[simbre]

2004 Expedition XLT 2 w drive. Tires approx 4 mths old. When turning slightly left i notice a grinding noise from left front tire. When turning right or just driving straight no noise. Only when wheel is turned left- slightly or normal turn. Example: when on interstate and changing lanes from right lane to left lane the grinding noise occurs. Any ideas?

 

[walnuts4x4]

wheel bearing??? have you tried jacking up the front end and spinning the tires to see anything more in depth?

 

[Shadowless127]

Time for a new hub assembly.

 

[VexedEX]

I thought maybe tire rubbing because my new tires do same thing but I would take it to place that put tires on it to be certain....

 

[simbre]

This forum is a great resource! thanks for such quick replies. I haven't jacked it to check it yet. I'll be doing that this afternoon.
thanks again.

 

[VexedEX]

No problem~~~ Hopefully it's nothing major! Keep us posted!

 

[Shadowless127]

I thought maybe tire rubbing because my new tires do same thing but I would take it to place that put tires on it to be certain....

if it did it over bumps, and turning right I'd be right with you on tire rub. But only doing it one way leads me to hub assembly especially since its a 2WD and you can't blame CV's.