I have a 2005 Montego Premier( Ford 500) FWD 6 speed auto. When the steering wheel is turned going either forward or backward at low speed I get a "groaning" almost squeaking sound from the front of the car. As the car ages it is getting louder and louder (now @60K)
Anyone have something like this or point me to a diagnosis?
Tim

 

Just guessing, but...sounds like "Ball-Joint Groan". Fords tend to groan when the ball-joints are going due to the loss of lube and wear.

 

Could also be your steering stops!! does it do it when its maxed out steering lock? or just normal turning?