Does my engine have a problem?

I have a 2003 ford expedition and wen I crank it up it makes a squealing noise then stops but wen I drive it and press down on the accelerator it makes a ticking kind of sputtering sound instead of clean sounding acceleration from the engine

Check the condition of your fan belt.

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