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SteeringPart report

2014 Ford C-MAX Steering Problems

Complaints
14about this part
Share
18%of 80 total for the year
Median mileage
20,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the steering of the 2014 Ford C-MAX, 18% of the 80 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“1st incident the vehicle completely died while I was doing 50mph down a 5 lane road. All electrical went out while I was driving. Lost my power steering and braking was extremely difficult. Had to have the vehicle towed as it would not re-start. 2nd time about two weeks after getting the car fixed the vehicle died while I was driving on i75 with same scenario. I was able to pull over on shoulder and had to have the vehicle towed in. 3rd time after getting the fixed vehicle back the radio went out, then the clock went wacky, the check engine light came on and when off. …”

NHTSA complaint #10633639, filed 2014-09, 2,100 miles

“While stopped for gas idiot light for power steering failure came on. Couldn't steer car. Took to Ford dealer and they said power assist was broken and need to be replaced, and this would cost $2800. This has been recalled previously on Ford taurus and fusion, but was not extended to C-Max. It should have been.”

NHTSA complaint #11385461, filed 2020-12, 65,000 miles

“Excessive torque is too easily applied to the wheels when taking off from a stop causing unexpected traction loss and tire spin even under light acceleration, especially when turning. When driving at speed while passing or otherwise using close to or full power (in a straight line), the car will suddenly pull to one side or the other unexpectedly. Any necessary steering correction causes the car to pull to the opposite side and often causes the car to wander across the lane back and forth as I try to maintain control. …”

NHTSA complaint #10789796, filed 2015-11, 20,000 miles

“Complete failure of the steering without any warning, Was not able to steer the car. The dealership diagnosed the cause is a failure of the steering Rack Pinion which needed to be replaced. I understand that the 2014 Ford C-Max has a recall on the Steering Rack Pinion, but for some reason my car was not included in this recall. It is obviously it should been included.”

NHTSA complaint #11497005, filed 2022-12

“During last trip with car, parked car while shopping. When leaving store car lost steering and warning light came on in dash indicating power steering assist fault. Car was extremely difficult to drive after that. Waiting for appointment with dealer. Had this happened while turning at a busy intersection it could have been a problem. Car has 100,000 miles so I expect some problems, but I think this could be a safety issue.”

NHTSA complaint #11420372, filed 2021-06

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2018220%
2017320%
2015611%
20141418%
20133921%

Other parts of the 2014 Ford C-MAX

Electrical system
20 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
9 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2014 Ford C-MAX

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology