2007 Ford Escape steering problems

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford escape. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver while turning. There was also an abnormal hissing sound within the steering column. The vehicle was taken to seven different independent mechanics for diagnostics. The mechanics replaced the driver side lower control arm, ball joints and steering pump. The failure continued after the repair. Later, the failure recurred and the contact lost control of the steering wheel.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford escape. After the vehicle was engaged in park, the steering wheel shook without warning. The vehicle was taken to kriegers ford (3205 north hwy 61, muscatine, ia 52761) where it was diagnosed that the torque sensor failed and needed replacement. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 129,165.