Ford C-max owners have reported 86 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 10 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (53 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power steering failed (10 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Steering stopped working but after restarted it began to work again. It was fine for a few days and then dtc came up indicating "service power steering" and the power steering has quit working. Read details...
Power steering fails without warning making it more difficult to steer than manual steering. Turning car off resets electronic control module but that is no guarantee that the power steering won't fail again while on the highway. Read details...
Power steering assist warning light comes on, warning to get off the road and take to a dealer. Each time I have been driving when the light came on. Could not drive it had to have the car towed to my mechanic. Two weeks later the power assist light has come on. Read details...
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. Read details...
Electric steering rack failed causing no power steering. Symptoms started with intermittent locking. Luckily the vehicle was at the dealership to replace faulty high energy battery pack still under warranty. Reprogramming did not correct the issue. Read details...