Q: Clicking noise in the rear when a/c is on.

asked by on November 21, 2016

rear makes a clicking sound when the temp. knob (both,overhead knob or back seat knob) My 2003 Ford Expedition is making an annoying noise from the right rear of the vehicle .
My car has an automatic transmission.

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