1996 Ford Explorer Tapping By Alternator Fan Noise

1996 FORD EXPLORER
99,200 MILES
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Tapping by the alternator and a fan noise
Dec 24, 2012 at 7:31 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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The fan noise is most likely normal. The fan clutch on the vehicle makes it spin faster the hotter the engine is. As far as the tapping, does it seem to be coming from the engine?
Dec 24, 2012 at 9:15 PM
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