hey there Kelly, what do you mean the fan kicks in ? if you don't have the A/C on the front fans should not come on. the one on the motor side should always be turn with the engine running, it does have a clutch on it. some times the bi-metal spring on the clutch fan brakes loose and falls out, with the engine off! reach in front of the fan you should feel a coiled spring. if it is missing then you need to replace the clutch fan. Everet is right it could also be the thermastat.

John

2001 5sp. K&N stock filter 215/70/15
If your check engine light is on at least you know the light still works