Ticking sound in the front only when the ac is running

Asked by Sharetta Jun 30, 2018 at 03:01 AM about the 2005 Ford Explorer XLS V6 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

When you turn the ac on there is a ticking sound
coming from the front end... as u turn the ac on
higher it gets louder and turn it off it stops. You
can hear it inside the vehicle as well as outside the
vehicle.

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Brian answered 5 years ago

If it makes the same noise with the heat on perhaps there is an obstruction or blower is out out of balance. If that checks out would have a look at your clutch pulley. The bushing on the clutch plate may be clanking around when a/c clutch is engaged or the pulley bearing is wobbling rubbing a part on the engine housing. Might also be a good time to check for belt wear too.

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