Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problems of the 2002 Ford Escape

2002 Ford Escape. While making low speed turns, clicking nosie coming from front end wheel well area. Clicking nosie sounds like rotatining parts are binding. Frequency of the clicking sound is directly related to vehicle speed (the slower the speed, the longer the time between each sucessive click). The sound occurs with either right or left turns, but is much more noticable while turning left. This clicking is not a healthy sound and I am worried about a failure of the affected parts.

I was driving at 55 mph when suddenly I lost all steering and brakes. No warning lights came on. I was able to get the vehicle slowed down by putting both feet on the brake. I had to steer with both hands. I was able to get the vehicle slowed down and off the road. I called Ford roadside assistance and had the vehicle towed to lance cunningham Ford. The dealership diagnosed the problem to be something wrong with a computer part. They reprogrammed the computer . They went to Fords website to find out what the problem was. They told me if there was a certain number on the computer then it could be reprogrammed. If it had not been that number, they would have had to replace the computer. Since having the vehicle repaired, I have noticed the steering is still not right. I'm driving down the road and it feels like on occasion the steering will steer off on its own. It drives like when your driving in high winds. I took the vehicle back to the dealership to be rechecked and they advised they could not find any problems with it. I have explained to the service director that I am not satisfied with the vehicle and I'm waiting on a resolution. I feel this vehicle is not safe to drive on the interstate because I cannot be guaranteed the engine will not stall again. I feel very unsafe and uncomfortable driving or having my family in this vehicle. Ford motor company should recall this vehicle before fatalities occur.

While driving at 20 mph and without warning power steering locked up. Consumer was almost involved in an accident. Dealer has been notified. However, has not found a remedy.