2014 Ford C-Max steering problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2014 Ford C-Max — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“System: Electric Power Steering assist module failed on engine start up. Safety: Without power steering it is extremely difficult to steer the car manually which could cause an accident and/or bodily injury. This is a well known problem with the Ford cMax which has created a recall for earlier…”
filed Feb 9, 2024
“The contact owns a 2014 Ford C-Max. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and attempting to make a left or right turn, there was a squeaking sound coming from the front passenger’s side wheel. The sound occurred while driving over a bump in the roadway and while accelerating. The…”
filed Jan 11, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Affected vehicles may have steering gears that were incorrectly assembledCampaign 14V514000 · Aug 22, 2014
Steering problems in other C-Max years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 C-Max | 6 | 13% |
| 2013 C-Max | 39 | 21% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 Ford C-Max
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.