Two problems related to steering column have been reported for the 2013 Ford C-max. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Ford C-max based on all problems reported for the 2013 C-max.
On my 2013 cmax energi over the last several months, power steering intermittently stops working, which makes hit hard to turn the steering wheel. "power steering requires service" warning comes on. It generlly occurs just after starting the car. After re-starting several times, power steering will typically kick back in. Dealer indicated need to replace steering column. Parts cost is around $2000 and labor $1000.
Power steering went out while in motion in a parking lot. Car was less than 2,000 miles outside of warranty. Poor design of column that had been recalled on similar vehicles caused shorts throughout the electrical system. This resulted in three pages worth of system errors when checked. $2,000 to repair. No shorts since replacement of faulty part.