Ford Repair: 1998 Ford Escort ZX 2 Squeal/Screech, ford dealers, 1998 ford escort

Question
My 1998 Ford runs great except for an intermittant squeal or screech that no mechanic has been able to fix. I've had it to one regular mechanic who thought it was the transmission, a transmission guy who said it wasn't but didn't know what it was and to two Ford Dealers - one who blew me off saying it didn't make the noise long enough to pin point so unless I wanted to pay a technician by the hour he couldn't help me,and the 2nd one told me he was certain it was the IAC Valve. He replaced that and said the noise immediately stopped. Unfortunately the noise continues. The squeal doesn't start until the car is warmed up about 5 minutes or so and it continues to make this horrid screech whether I'm sitting in idle or driving - with or without the air conditioner on. Can anyone diagnose???? Help!
Thanks!


Answer
Hello and thanks for the question...I'll try to help.
I wish I could help you with a TSB (technical Service Bulletin) or a recall, but there isn't one out for what you are talking about. If you were close to Cape Cod, MA.......I would suggest that I look at the car. With out hearing the noise and seeing the car, I really can't say what it is.
Sorry,
Erik