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Old Sep 5, 2003 | 10:15 PM
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AC "whump"

The AC on my '03 Ranger 4x4 4.0L SOHC makes a "whump" sound when I turn it on. It's not terribly loud, but noticible if I don't have the radio on. This is my first new Ford - is this normal? I've never heard this in my previous autos.
 
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Old Sep 5, 2003 | 11:39 PM
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AC "whump"

Umm mine and in my 2000 ranger made a grinding type noise when you turned it on, righr after starting it up. I dunno if thats what your talking about......
 
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Old Sep 6, 2003 | 02:21 PM
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AC "whump"

You are hearing the "doors" in the air handler. It drove me crazy, too, until I found out what it was...



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Old Sep 6, 2003 | 06:10 PM
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AC "whump"

Thank you for the answer. . . the sound is so consistent I thought it was probably normal, but your answer puts my mind at ease. Thanks again.
 
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