sounds like a loud fan comes, drive a little distance and it goes away, does it when i accelerate

2006 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER
65,000 MILES
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JIMBO60
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2006 Mercury mountaineer, sounds like a large fan comes on almost like the motor over revs but doesn't, watched fact.
Jun 20, 2012 at 12:52 PM
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RACEFAN966
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Sounds like the engine fan. Now does it only do it when you accelerate or? Is the engine light coming on? Get back to me with some info and we will take it from there.
Jun 20, 2012 at 2:40 PM
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JIMBO60
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No engine or warning lights, does it on acceleration .
Jun 20, 2012 at 5:52 PM
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RACEFAN966
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Sounds like you need a new fan clutch for the engine fan. napa part number 271358.
Jun 21, 2012 at 1:34 AM
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JIMBO60
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Is this something I can do?
Jun 21, 2012 at 6:07 PM
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I would think so, if you can do a fan belt then you are part way there and I am here to walk you through it if needed.
Jun 22, 2012 at 12:09 AM