New tires aligned less than 1 yr ago can also feel the grinding in steering wheel only when turning to rt slightly or hard turn doesn't matter ;slow or normal to fast turn to rt makes no difference
SOURCE: 2002 Mountaineer SUV, 4WD, Especially while turning the wheels
I had the same problem with my 2002 Mountaineer at about forty thousand miles. Murcury replaced the steering column free under warranty. I now have ninty two thousand miles and it's back. The rear end is making a whining noise, the tranny is starting to slip, and the rear window regulator went out. Why did we buy a Mercury?????? Disgusted Dave!!!
SOURCE: I have a 1997 Mercury
If its not the bearing and your Mercury is front wheel drive, it could be the "CV" joints.
It could be both....
Is the wheel rubbing the brake caliper?
Is something like the wheel well liner rubbing the tire(airflow pushing it into tire)?
Jack the tire off the ground and rotate it by hand. Push in & out at the top, sides, and bottom of the tire. Little or no play is considered acceptable. If you get a "clunking" sound and/or a lot of play the bearing(s) are bad. (If front wheel drive, chock rear tires, put transmission in neutral so you can rotate tire.)
Hope this helps.
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