When backing and turning the wheel to the right my 1998 ford explorer makes a groaning noise in the front end. Any suggestions??

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I'm not quite sure what you mean by "rubbing" sound. If it's a squeaking type of rubbing, you are more than likely hearing the bushings. The Ford Explorer is known to have the bushings wear down so much that any torque or twist will make this sound. It'll cost a few hundred to fix, mainly because if you'r going to fix one, you should just fix them all.

If you have strut type suspension it may be the bearing at the top of the strut worn out.

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It could be a powersteering leak. Sometimes there is a shaft seal under the steering column inside that needs to be greased because f squeaks. The brake problem is from warped rotors, most likely the front since you feel it in the steering wheel.

Whining noise is probably in one of the pulleys or belts. Probably the power steering. And the popping is probably CV axles.

Making noise when you turn is usually the CV joints in the front trans axles

Have the shock tower check for the noise. The upper bearing to the strut may be bad

If the noise is there when making sharp turns check for torn boots on the cv joints,or evidence of grease around the boot. This will be the bad one. MOST COMMON on the explorer is the hub bearing assy.Where the joint goes into. They make a variety of noises from clicks to growling while driving . Fairly easy to change.

When I had this problem on my 99 Explorer, one of the bolts for the sway bar was broken. It is a relatively easy inexpensive fix.

sometimes the noise is in the steering wheel the plastic is rubbing together causing that sound.