noise in front end

i drive a 97 ford explorer 4wd there is a weird noise coming from the front end when i shift gears or turn the steering wheel at low speeds. can somebody please tell me a resplution to the problem

Can you describe the noise a bit better? There are a lot of sounds that could be classified as "weird." Is it a squeak, a growl, a rumble, etc.? Which engine does your Explorer have? Which transmission?

-Rod

I am also having this problem in my 2002 Explorer Eddie Bauer. I have the 4.0L V6, but I really only notice this when making sharp turns at low speeds.

It seems to be coming from the front and it seems to be a rumble or maybe a fast series of low-pitched pops. It sounds very similar to turning sharply in 4WD (after not using it for a long time).

Any ideas?