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2004 Ford Taurus rattling noise

Tiny
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  • 2004 FORD TAURUS
  • 3.0L
  • V6
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 91,000 MILES
When I turn the car on the problem is coming from the area where the belt is, on the passenger side under the hood. It is making a rattling noise and I have no idea what it is, The car runs normal and no engine lights or anything are on, the only issue is that it makes the noise. My oil levels and other fuel levels are ok. Of course no one that knows anything about cars around me can tell me the issue. I need to drive 6 hours to get home and I at least need to know if my car will make it those six hours.
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Monday, May 11th, 2015 AT 10:05 AM

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Tiny
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It sounds to me like something is rattling against one of the pulleys. Pop the hood and see if you can see anything resting against any of the pulleys. (Engine off). IF you can't see anything, start it up and look, keeping your hands outside the engine compartment. If you do see something, see if it will move and stay. If not move it and restrain it by tying or something.

There's also the possibility that it's your water pump. Or a bearing in the A/C, power steering, or alternator. Without knowing and being able to see and hear it myself, I can't give an honest opinion of whether you can drive it 6 hours.

Has it had all the regularly scheduled maintenance such as belts, hoses, etc?
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