NHTSA Complaint #11454274 — 2013 FORD C-MAX

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11454274
Vehicle	2013 FORD C-MAX
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	February 26, 2022
Date Filed	February 26, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

I started my car & put in reverse the service power steering light came on & my steering wheel locked so I put it back in park turned the car off waited a moment & started it again the problem stopped. I then got online to troubleshoot & see that there is many complaints about this happening but it worse situations when they were actually driving & almost had an accident due to not being able to steer the vehicle. Now I'm scared it will happen when I'm driving next time. This is a life threatening problem & the fact that its a know issue should be fixed by ford at no charge or you will end up with class action lawsuits for putting peoples lives in danger !!!!!

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