Mar 6, 2023SteeringElectrical system
Steering locks to the point that it can't turn. Happened while driving. Unknown cause. Warning light came on for driver to park. Issue unresolved and can no longer drive car.
NHTSA ODI 11510405
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What 10 owners told NHTSA about the 2018 Ford Cmax Hev
These are the actual owner complaints behind this car’s reliability verdict, filed with the federal government, unedited. They’re unverified reports, not confirmed defects: read them as leads for your pre-purchase inspection, not a diagnosis.
All (10)Crash / fire / injury (2)Airbags (2)Electrical system (2)Steering (2)Fuel system (1)Seat belts (1)Suspension (1)Transmission & drivetrain (1)Visibility & wipers (1)
2 of 10 complaints match · Steering · clear filters
Oct 13, 2018Steering
STEERING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS IS UNSAFE AS VEHICLE WANDERS WITHIN LANE PURPORTEDLY DUE TO ELECTRIC-ASSIST POWER STEERING. SPEEDS ABOVE 40MPH, VEHICLE REQUIRES EXCESSIVE STEERING INPUT TO STAY WITHIN LANE.
NHTSA ODI 11140092
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How to use these: a complaint is one owner’s report, filed voluntarily and published unverified. Patterns matter more than any single story. If several owners describe the same failure at similar mileage, put that system at the top of your pre-purchase inspection list. Back to the full 2018 Ford Cmax Hev verdict →