Hey Guys! I Just Need Some Sorta Info On What Might Be Going On Here. I Have A 2001 Ford Ranger 4x4 4.0 Automatic 40,000 Miles With Abs P/s A/c Cruise Control.
The Problem Is: When I Turn The Wheel I Hear This Clicking Noise That Seems To Be Coming From The Front Driver Side Wheel. Now Here Is The Catch-- When I Leave Early Of The Morning For Work I Do Not Hear It But It Will Start By The Time I Get Ten Miles Down The Road. I Hear This Click When Turning The Wheel In Either Direction But Seems To Be More Noticable When Turning To The Wheel To The Left.
Thanks

Possibly the bearings are shot, or hub assembly needs adjustment. Just a guess...

If it only has 40,000 on it and you bought it new, did you get an extended warrenty, if you got the premium care like I did on my 02 ranger, then basicly everything is covered, hope this helps.

Had the same thing happed w/a Ranger and a Mazda p/u. It turns out it was the ball joints. My boots were split and was letting moisture in and lubricant out.

Could be a CV joint boot or a faulty wheel bearing seal.

I have a 4x4 2001 ranger 4.0 automatic with 44000 miles. It makes clicking noises in both front wheels only when turning. This problem is getting worse as I drive the vehicle and like the origional poster does not start untill I drive for a couple of miles.
Both cv boots are intack and and the shop I took it to cannot diagnose it either, It is probably either bad cv axles or bad hub assemblies, which contain the sealed bearings.
I don't want to start throwing parts at this problem seeing as how the hub assemblies are like $600, Did you ever find out what was clicking in your front end? I will post results when I figure this out any thoughts are appreciated...