2007 Ford Explorer alternator

2007 FORD EXPLORER
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Electrical problem
2007 Ford Explorer Four Wheel Drive Automatic 56000 miles

My alternator is making a rattling noise. There are not lights on my dash indicating it is going bad. Could it be the bearings going out?
Mar 29, 2010 at 10:50 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It could be a bearing. Make sure the alt is tight on the mounts. Keep in mind, if it is a bearing, it could last a day or years.
Apr 1, 2010 at 10:32 AM
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