most likely a cv joint
most likely it is a wheel bearing on its way out. If you turn left and the sound disappears, its most likely either going to be the outer bearing on the left wheel or the inner bearing on the right wheel. Sound disappearing when turning to the right is just the opposite: outer right, inner left. It can be both but not usually.
try turning the steering wheel to the left or right and holding it there while turning the key
wheel bearing
It is your front cv joint if it 4x4 or tie rod end.
The first thing to try is to turn steering wheel left and right while trying to turn the key. If the key was turned off and the steering wheel was in a turned posistion, there could be pressure on the wheel and that stops the key from turning-- it will feel locked and jammed. Release preassure from key by turning wheel each way while turning key.
It kind of sounds like it might be a wheel bearing or CV joint. It happens when turning in only one direction? The wheel bearing could conceivably be dangerous if it failed catastrophically I'd get the car into the shop. FriPilot
what are the wheel alignment specs for 1998 ford explorer
Wheel of Fortune - 1998 VG was released on: USA: 30 September 1998
The Turns of the Wheel - 1998 was released on: USA: 1998 (Mill Valley Film Festival)
A 1998 Ford Ranger is rear wheel drive ( or 4X4 capable )
my dodge has the same problem, it is the power steering return hose being cracked or cut.
The Money Wheel ended in 1998.