[shorod]

If you have aftermarket pads with brake lining wear indicators (unusual for Fords) then that sound would often go away when braking. However, if your screech is due to a rust lip on the rotors or other brake wear issue, you might get the symptoms you describe. The thing to do now is have the brakes inspected for wear, both front and rear.

As soon as you start to hear sounds that may be associated with brakes, it's a good idea to get them inspected. It will help make sure your car is safe to be on the road and probably save you money by catching issues before they damage rotors or other brake hardware.

-Rod