What causes a grinding noise when I drive, brake, and turn in 2000 Ford Ranger?

Question

I have a 2000 Ford Ranger 4x4 with about 130,000 miles. Just recently I have a experienced a grinding /scraping sound that seems to be coming from the front passenger's side wheel. The noise is constant; it starts as soon as I start driving. It sounds like metal scraping concrete and gets deeper as I slow down and when I fully press my brake pedal it makes a really really deep grinding noise and it stops until I start driving again. It doesn't start making the really really deep grinding noise until the brake pedal is fully depressed. It is way worse when I turn left, but still makes the noise when I turn right. I can't bring it in to the mechanic until Friday or Saturday, but I am nervous it might be some kind of safety hazard. Any suggestions?

Answer 1

It's because you drive a ford. Remember FORD stands for Fix Or Repair Daily.

Answer 2

It sound slike your brake pads are non existent and need replacing. You will probably need new discs as well.

Answer 3

Could be bad brakes, so worn it's now metal on metal.  Could be a warped rotor that is in contact with something that it shouldn't be touching. Tough to say. Could even be bad bearings, needing to be regreased, or a bad hub altogether.

Since it's only 1 wheel I think you are mostly safe, but it would suck if that problem created a bigger problem in the long run. Get it checked sooner than later.

Answer 4

did you check the pads?, they might be worn down to the metal, or a bad wheel bearing.

Answer 5

You need new brake pads NOW!

Answer 6

i reckon it is a problem with the brakes.

you shouldn't drive it because it could put your life in danger.

Sorry couldnt be more help