Question on O3 Explorer

[tex599]

just purchased an 03 Explorer, V6 with 46K miles. I noticed when it is running, in park that the engine has a distinct wind up noise, from idle up until 2K RPM. Is this normal with this engine? I have not driven to many other Explorers, so I don't have anything to go by. Any adive would be appreciated.
Thanks

 

[fastimz]

If it sounds like a wind sound, then it may be the fan and fan clutch. When mine is cold it will sound high winded then after taking off the first time it stops..

 

[kansaslimited]

In my experience most do this when they first start. But if it doesn't stop after a minute I would get the fan clutch checked. I doubt they are very expensive.

 

[White97Jimmy]

If its the fan, I wouldn't worry about it. There's no airflow when you are in park, so the fan has to run.