Windstar mini-vans are front wheel drive.
its coming from the front end from the wheels we thought it was the wheel bearing
YES , the Ford Windstar is a front wheel drive vehicle
Bad wheel bearing or defective brake pads.
Bad right front wheel bearing.
Yes, the differential can make a grinding sound.
If you vehicle is front-wheel drive, more than likely, that grinding crunching sound when you turn is coming from the CV joints.
front wheel drive
if its a front wheel drive vehicle then it could be the axels
wheel bearing(s)
A wheel bearing could be going bad in a 2002 Ford Focus if a grinding or rubbing sound is heard. A trip to a mechanic is advised as a bad wheel bearing that's not fixed can lead to damaged brakes.
bad wheel bearing