Noise from dashboard, it sounds like its nere the glove box area

turn on the e-flasher and locate where the noise is coming from. the turn signal flasher will be in the same general area and look the same. some were in the fuse panel in the glove box if its located in the glove box and some are under the dash to the left of the steering coloum under the dash.

Does it come from the dashboard or more from the passenger side glove box area? Does the noise happen when the interior is very warm and the fan is then turned on? If so, this can be normal as the cooler air will cause flexing of a hot dash board resulting in crackling

Replace your blend door and actuator for the blend door and everything will work fine after that. This is a fairly common problem with all fords. The location is behind the glove box.

I’m happy to assist further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/jeremy_677dced97ad9bddf

It sounds like the flapper valve behind the dashboard that diverts the incoming air from outside air to AC cooled air is not working. The cable wire may have come loose. It's located under the right side of the dash. If it's like my 1989 - you can access it by removing the glove box... fairly easy to do, just open the glove box and remove the upper and lower phillips head screws, and gently pull the glove box out and unplug the wiring connector on the left side. Also check to see if the solenoid valve is working when you change from off to heat or cool.

check your battery cables for corrosion clean them and start the engine

It may be a relay problem. From the controls on the dash it should lead you to the components behind the dashboard. Check if the connections are OK. I am unsure if the relays are found there, but inspect the relay at that area or under the hood.

The adjustment on the linkage for a vent door,was off,and you corrected it.

My first guess is a front wheel bearing is going bad.

The noise is coming from your blend door motor, you just need to replace it and it would go away. is not hard you can take the glove box off and you can see it and hear it at the same time there are two one closer to the center console and the other one is closer to the right kick panel. but you can see it them you take off the glove box. it's easy to replaced two screws and a guide stud.

there is a mode controller/actuator in the passenger side area(behing glove box) that will make clicking and rattling noise when failed but I cant say it makes a "horrible" rattle but it is quite audible clicking and clearly is a noise coming from inside the left dash area