well on my 01 zr2 blazer. its because it has a broken wheel stud on the left front. i don't know if that's your problem but that definatly makes the creak.
ball joint
if there is a creaking noise in your car, i think that's bad...
A creaking noise in the front end of the 2003 Ford Escape might be caused by shocks or struts that need to be replaced. This might also be caused by damage to the shocks or struts from high mileage.
A worn-out strut will begin to make noises. In many cases the strut will make a creaking noise when turning corners.
Failing strut, cv joint or steering bushing.
a creaking noise.
STRUTS
It is a crunching noise not a creaking sound. This noise occurs when walking/stepping on lying snow/ice because your weight is causing the snow/ice to compact itself therefore making a sound. Also I do not know what you mean by 'old snow'. Hope this helped, :) :L
Could be the pump or maybe need fluid
If it's a creaking noise then it is most likely that your compressor is broken.
That means your brakes are going out and you need to get new ones.
please be more descriptive.... if it is constant moaning it could be a wheel bearing.. if not it could be lots of things.