NHTSA Complaint #11685718 — 2013 FORD C-MAX

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11685718
Vehicle	2013 FORD C-MAX
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	September 8, 2025
Date Filed	September 8, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

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.

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