When letting go of the steering wheel for a few seconds, the C-Max starts to wander to the left (sometimes it wanders to the right) and does not track straight. I notice it more when coming to a red light or a stop sign. The car will start to wonder over into the shoulder, not even 5 seconds after I have taken my hand off the wheel. The problem is definitely not with me, as I drove a 2013 Escape for several years without any steering issues, the steering was smooth and predictable.
If I need to reach for the A/C controls while I'm driving, for example, I have to be ready to control the car's unwanted movements.
It's like I am constantly fighting with the car to keep it under control. I have told two Ford service departments about the issue and they told me nothing was wrong. A car should be able to travel in a straight line down the road when quickly taking your hands off the wheel for a few seconds. DANGEROUS!
Shame on Ford for creating the poor design of this vehicle and for not listening to it's customers!
This will likely be my last Ford! Good riddance!!!
When letting go of the steering wheel for a few seconds, the C-Max starts to wander to the left (sometimes it wanders to the right) and does not track straight. I notice it more when coming to a red light or a stop sign. The car will start to wonder over into the shoulder, not even 5 seconds after I have taken my hand off the wheel. The problem is definitely not with me, as I drove a 2013 Escape for several years without any steering issues, the steering was smooth and predictable.
If I need to reach for the A/C controls while I'm driving, for example, I have to be ready to control the car's unwanted movements.
It's like I am constantly fighting with the car to keep it under control. I have told two Ford service departments about the issue and they told me nothing was wrong. A car should be able to travel in a straight line down the road when quickly taking your hands off the wheel for a few seconds. DANGEROUS!
Shame on Ford for creating the poor design of this vehicle and for not listening to it's customers!
This will likely be my last Ford! Good riddance!!!
- mario d., St.Louis, MO, US