Loud screeching sound

A stray cat, locked brake caliper, belt slippage, bearing going bad, need some more info. on whats happening in performance.

"Dee2005" wrote: ( 98 Ford Taurus )

After my car has been parked for a while when I pull off there is a very loud screeching sound that lasts maybe

Fan Belt: Loose, worn, or wet.

Wendy & John

"" wrote: > I own a 98 Ford Taurus. Lately, after my car has been parked > for a while > when I go to pull off, there is a very loud screeching sound. > That lasts > maybe 5 seconds, then after that I don't hear it anymore until > after the > next time it has been sitting for awhile. What could this be?

How long does it sit?? Sounds possible like a brake noise where they have glazed over.

Spike

"When the time comes to lay down my life for my country, I do not cower from this responsibility. I welcome it." -JFK Inaugural Address

My wife used to do that when I went to the bar with my buds, but a quick backhand put a stop to that.

Check your fan belts.

"" wrote: > I own a 98 Ford Taurus. Lately, after my car has been parked > for a while > when I go to pull off, there is a very loud screeching sound. > That lasts > maybe 5 seconds, then after that I don't hear it anymore until > after the > next time it has been sitting for awhile. What could this be?

replace the Acc. belt