Check the front brakes. the most common problem for grinding is worn brake pads allowing the metal backer to rub the rotor.
Diod you check front brake pads
check your idler pulley and tesioner pulley
The rear of a Ford Explorer may have a grinding noise when driving, because the muffler may have came loose. The u joint may also be loose and cause a grinding noise.
YES , the Ford Windstar is a front wheel drive vehicle
Windstar mini-vans are front wheel drive.
Possibly wheel bearing, brakes, CV joints. These vehicles are noted for creeking tie rod ends. Greasable replacements are available. Another possibility: I replaced perfectly good brake pads on my 2001 only to find the grinding was still there! :( The true cause: bad rotors! I did not bother with a resurfacing to see if that would resolve it - just did replacements.
firewall 1-----2-----3 4-----5-----6 front of Ford Windstar
On a Ford Windstar : firewall 1----2----3 4----5----6 front of vehicle > driver
most grinding noises that come from turning is usually a cv axle that needs to be replaced. Can also be a bad wheel bearing. If you hear the grinding when turning to the right then the left front wheel bearing is bad.
I had a 2000 Explorer with a grinding noise coming from the front . It my case, it was the axle bearing assembly on both sides. They are around 200 per side to purchase.
According to the 2000 Ford Windstar Owner Guide : The front park / turn lamps take the ( 3157 NAK , amber bulb )
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