2014 FORD C-MAX ENERGI

0 recalls, 39 complaints - 33 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

39 total complaints 1 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM16
POWER TRAIN4
STRUCTURE:BODY3
STEERING3
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM3
ENGINE2
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY1
SERVICE BRAKES1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
STEERING Jul 21, 2025
Incident date: Jul 4, 2025
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the electronic power steering was not functioning properly, requiring an increased effort to maneuver the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an ind... Read more
POWER TRAIN Apr 21, 2023
Incident date: Feb 1, 2023
While driving at any speed the transmission felt like it was shifting gears into neutral on its own and the transmission has since failed. The vehicle is available for inspection. The vehicle dropped drastically in speed in a higher speed zone which could have caused an accident. The problem has be... Read more
STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DOOR Nov 12, 2021
Incident date: Nov 1, 2021
The contact owns a 2014 Ford C-MAX Energi. The contact stated the front driver’s seat power seat was stuck in the reclined position. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer to be repaired. The vehicle was returned, and the contact became aware that the rear driver’s side door panel was lo... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Dec 30, 2019
Incident date: Dec 1, 2018
2014 FORD C-MAX ENERGI. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE CHARGING CORD FOR VEHICLE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME COMPLETING THE RECALL REPAIR. *JS *JS
WHEELS Jul 1, 2019
Incident date: Jun 26, 2019
MY DAUGHTER DROVE THE 2014 FORD C MAX TO PICK UP MY YOUNGER DAUGHTER AND HAD A BLOWOUT WITH HER TIRE ON JUNE 26, 2019. SHE HEARD THE FRONT TIRE POPPED AND HAD TO MERGE FROM THE LEFT LANE TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER. THE SIDEWALL HAD A HOLE AND WASN'T ABLE TO FIX SO HAD TO CALL THE TOW TRUCK. THIS OCCURRE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Apr 18, 2019
Incident date: Apr 13, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD C-MAX ENERGI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V592000 (EQUIPMENT). THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED AT ED BUTTS FORD (1515 N HACIENDA BLVD, LA PUENTE, CA 91744, (800) 960-3673)... Read more
EQUIPMENT Apr 18, 2019
Incident date: Apr 13, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD C-MAX ENERGI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V592000 (EQUIPMENT). THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED AT ED BUTTS FORD (1515 N HACIENDA BLVD, LA PUENTE, CA 91744, (800) 960-3673)... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 26, 2019
Incident date: Mar 26, 2019
I STILL HAVE NOT RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM FORD THAT THE RECALL 18V-592 PARTS ARE IN STOCK TO REPLACE THE RECHARGER CORD. I WAS NOTIFIED ORIGINALLY ON SEPT 2018 BUT NOW 6 MONTHS LATER NO NOTIFICATION OF PARTS AVAILABLE. THE CAR CANNOT BE CHARGED USING 110V POWER AS FORD RECALL NOTICE SAID TO QUIT USING... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 6, 2019
Incident date: Sep 1, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD C-MAX ENERGI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V592000(ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) WAS RECEIVED IN SEPTEMBER OF 2018. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER (TUTTLE CLICK FORD, 9501 RESEARCH DR, IRVIN, CA), THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NE... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Feb 22, 2019
Incident date: Jan 17, 2019
THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AND BASED ON RESEARCH FORD CLAIMED THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM WAS FIXED FOR THE 2013 MODEL. FORD DOES NOT ACKNOWLEDGE ANY FURTHER TRANSMISSION PROBLEM BUT WHEN I CONTACTED THE CORPORATE OFFICE THEY DID NOT REFUSE TO REPLACE IT COMPLETELY WITHOUT COST.*BF
POWER TRAIN Feb 22, 2019
Incident date: Jan 17, 2019
THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AND BASED ON RESEARCH FORD CLAIMED THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM WAS FIXED FOR THE 2013 MODEL. FORD DOES NOT ACKNOWLEDGE ANY FURTHER TRANSMISSION PROBLEM BUT WHEN I CONTACTED THE CORPORATE OFFICE THEY DID NOT REFUSE TO REPLACE IT COMPLETELY WITHOUT COST.*BF
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Dec 13, 2018
Incident date: Dec 13, 2018
I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE USED IN MARCH OF 2018. THE 12 VOLT BATTERY HAS COMPLETELY DRAINED NUMEROUS TIMES THE FIRST MONTH I OWNED IT. ABOUT 10 - 12 TIMES. FINALLY IN APRIL OF 2018 I REPLACED THE 12 VOLT BATTER TO THE TUNE OF $155.00. I THOUGHT THIS WOULD TAKE CARE OF THE PROBLEM. IT DID FOR A FEW WEEKS... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Dec 13, 2018
Incident date: Dec 13, 2018
I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE USED IN MARCH OF 2018. THE 12 VOLT BATTERY HAS COMPLETELY DRAINED NUMEROUS TIMES THE FIRST MONTH I OWNED IT. ABOUT 10 - 12 TIMES. FINALLY IN APRIL OF 2018 I REPLACED THE 12 VOLT BATTER TO THE TUNE OF $155.00. I THOUGHT THIS WOULD TAKE CARE OF THE PROBLEM. IT DID FOR A FEW WEEKS... Read more
STEERING Nov 25, 2018
Incident date: Nov 24, 2018
AFTER 3 DAYS SITTING ON MY DRIVEWAY, THIS MORNING I WENT TO START THE CAR AND NOTICED A WARNING ON THE SCREEN "POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT". I TRIED TO BACK OUT TO THE STREET, BUT THE POWER STEERING REMAINED UN-MANEUVERABLE. ONLINE SEARCH FOUND OUT THERE HAD BEEN A LOT OF REPORTS FOR THE VERY SAME... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Oct 1, 2018
Incident date: Sep 25, 2018
I NOW FIND THAT THE CHARGER FOR THE CAR BATTERY WAS RECALLED ABOUT 6 WEEKS AGO AND THERE IS NO REPLACEMENT AVAILABLE AS YET. THE CHARGER IS SUPPOSED TO ADD 18 MILES TO THE BATTERY BUT LAST TIME I PLUGGED IT IN WHILE PARKED IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE, OVERNIGHT (ABOUT 10 HOURS) IT TOOK 10 MGW, AND CHARGED... Read more
ENGINE Jan 23, 2018
Incident date: Jan 20, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD C-MAX ENERGI. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE "STOP SAFELY NOW" MESSAGE APPEARED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. ALHAMBRA FORD IN ALHAMBRA, CALIFORNIA WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REQUESTED THAT THE VEHICLE BE BROUGHT IN FOR DIAGN... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Jan 5, 2018
Incident date: May 22, 2017
FORD CERTIFIED THE C-MAX AS BEING TOW-ABLE 4 WHEELS DOWN BEHIND A MOTORHOME. THEIR INSTRUCTIONS STATE THAT THE IGNITION SHOULD "OFF". IN THIS STATE THE BRAKES SHOULD NOT BE ACTIVE (UNPOWERED). THE PROBLEM IS THEY SPORADICALLY BECOME ACTIVE (POWERED) THEN RETURN TO INACTIVE FOR NO APPARENT REASON.... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Aug 20, 2017
Incident date: Aug 20, 2017
RECEIVED A "STOP SAFELY NOW" DASH INDICATOR LIGHT WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION. CAR BEGAN LOSING POWER AND I APPLIED THE BRAKE TO STOP PRIOR TO INTERSECTION. PLACED THE CAR IN PARK AND ATTEMPTED TO TURN VEHICLE OFF, BUT CAR DID NOT RESPOND OR POWER DOWN. ACCESSORY ITEMS... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 20, 2017
Incident date: Aug 20, 2017
RECEIVED A "STOP SAFELY NOW" DASH INDICATOR LIGHT WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION. CAR BEGAN LOSING POWER AND I APPLIED THE BRAKE TO STOP PRIOR TO INTERSECTION. PLACED THE CAR IN PARK AND ATTEMPTED TO TURN VEHICLE OFF, BUT CAR DID NOT RESPOND OR POWER DOWN. ACCESSORY ITEMS... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 14, 2017
Incident date: Aug 13, 2017
120 VOLT CONVENIENCE CHARGING CORD HEATS UP >150 DEGREES F WHILE CHARGING, AS CHECKED BY A DIGITAL THERMOMETER, RESULTING IN BROWNING OF THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET (PICTURE ENCLOSED). OUTLET IS A STANDARD 120VOLT 15AMP GFCI OUTLET WITH NOTHING ELSE CONNECTED. TESTED ON A DIFFERENT OUTLET WITH SIMILAR RE... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Aug 1, 2017
Incident date: Jul 31, 2017
THE PORTABLE CHARGER WALL PLUG MELTED WHILE CHARGING. THE PLASTIC MELTED AND WAS TOO HOT TO TOUCH. THIS WAS AFTER TWO HOURS OF CHARGING AN EMPTY BATTERY. FORD IS NOT REPLACING IT UNDER WARRANTY, IS IT IS JUST OUTSIDE 3 YEARS.
POWER TRAIN Jul 14, 2017
Incident date: Jul 14, 2017
THE CAR DID THE SAME THING THIS MORNING, 7/14/2017, SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR ON THE DOWN GRADE IN LOW. I JUST FILED A REPORTED OF 2 OTHER INSTANCES OVER THE PAST 2 MONTHS OF THE SAME NATURE YESTERDAY 7/13/2017. I ALSO REPORTED TO OUR LOCAL FORD AGENCY THIS MORNING ( AUTONATION FORD IN TORRENCE, CA).... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Jun 24, 2017
Incident date: Jun 22, 2017
THERE IS A RECALL ON DOOR LATCH. FORD IS MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO GET MY CAR FIXED BECAUSE THEY WILL NOT ALLOW THE DEALERDHIP TO ORDER MORE THAN ONE SET OF PARTS AT A TIME. THE DEALERSHIP MUST COMPLETE ONE WORK ORDER BEFORE THE NEXT CAR'S PARTS CAN BE ORDERED, MAKING IT ESSENTIALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO MAKE... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Mar 28, 2017
Incident date: Nov 15, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD C-MAX ENERGI. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE LATCHES FAILED AND ALL FOUR OF THE DOORS OPENED INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LATCHES FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER ALSO STA... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Feb 8, 2017
Incident date: Feb 7, 2017
WE HAVE NOTICED A TEMPERATURE PROBLEM WHEN CHARGING WITH OUR FORD SUPPLIED 120 VOLT EVSE FM58-10B706AE, MANUFACTURE DATE: 14122, FOR OUR 2014 FORD C-MAX-ENERGI, WITH 29,100 MILES. ON AUGUST 24, 2016, I DID SOME INITIAL TEMPERATURE TESTING ON WITH AN INFRARED THERMOMETER. THE HIGHEST RECORDED TEM... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Sep 13, 2016
Incident date: Jul 26, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD C-MAX ENERGI HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE RODS AND PISTONS FRACTURED AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO FAIL. AS A RESULT, THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HA... Read more
ENGINE Sep 13, 2016
Incident date: Jul 26, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD C-MAX ENERGI HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE RODS AND PISTONS FRACTURED AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO FAIL. AS A RESULT, THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HA... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY Sep 13, 2016
Incident date: Jul 26, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD C-MAX ENERGI HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE RODS AND PISTONS FRACTURED AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO FAIL. AS A RESULT, THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HA... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 10, 2016
Incident date: Aug 6, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD C-MAX ENERGI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PLUGGED IN AND RECHARGING IN THE GARAGE. TWO HOURS LATER, AN EXTENSIVE FIRE ERUPTED FROM THE CHARGE CORD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FLAMES. THE DEALER TESTED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE CH... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jun 22, 2016
Incident date: Jun 18, 2016
THE CHARGE HOUSING CAP FELL OFF. DEALER SAYS IT AFFECTS THE CHARGING CAPACITY $500 CHEAP CRAP!!!! IT DID NOT EVEN LAST 2-YEARS!!!! HOW CAN U ABUSE IT WHEN ALL U DO IS PUSH A BUTTON!! NEVER MORE... A FORD!!!
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jun 21, 2016
Incident date: Jun 20, 2016
WE GET A "FAULT IN CHARGING" ERROR MESSAGE WHEN WE TRY TO CHARGE THE VEHICLE
POWER TRAIN Mar 13, 2016
Incident date: Mar 13, 2016
UNABLE TO TURN OFF CAR WITH KEYLESS IGNITION. COMPUTER SEEMED TO THINK CAR WAS OFF AND WOULDN'T LET ME TURN IT ON BECAUSE IT THOUGHT IT WAS PLUGGED IN (WHICH IT WAS NOT) AND THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING AND I COULDN'T TURN IT OFF.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 13, 2016
Incident date: Mar 13, 2016
UNABLE TO TURN OFF CAR WITH KEYLESS IGNITION. COMPUTER SEEMED TO THINK CAR WAS OFF AND WOULDN'T LET ME TURN IT ON BECAUSE IT THOUGHT IT WAS PLUGGED IN (WHICH IT WAS NOT) AND THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING AND I COULDN'T TURN IT OFF.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Oct 20, 2015
Incident date: Oct 10, 2015
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY (ABOUT 1/2 WAY THROUGH A 6-HOUR HIGHWAY TRIP), THE "STOP SAFELY" WARNING LIGHT AND ACCOMPANYING BEEPS STARTED AND THE ENGINE CUT OUT COMPLETELY. I HAD TO LATER LOOK UP IN THE MANUAL WHAT THE ORANGE TRIANGLE WARNING SYMBOL MEANT. WE PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, PU... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Oct 20, 2015
Incident date: Oct 10, 2015
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY (ABOUT 1/2 WAY THROUGH A 6-HOUR HIGHWAY TRIP), THE "STOP SAFELY" WARNING LIGHT AND ACCOMPANYING BEEPS STARTED AND THE ENGINE CUT OUT COMPLETELY. I HAD TO LATER LOOK UP IN THE MANUAL WHAT THE ORANGE TRIANGLE WARNING SYMBOL MEANT. WE PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, PU... Read more
STEERING Aug 29, 2015
Incident date: Oct 26, 2014
AFTER TRAVELING ABOUT 3,000 MILES TOWING OUR 2014 COAX ENERGI WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS WE HAD COME TO A STOP AND WHERE MAKING A LEFT TURN AS WE FINISHED THE LEFT TURN AS THE CARS TIRES STARTED TO COME BACK TO CENTER THE TIRES BEGAN SHAKING BACK AND FORTH VIOLENTLY AND ONLY STOPS AFTER YOU COME TO A STOP... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 19, 2015
Incident date: Dec 3, 2014
THE CAR HAS 2-4 CONNECTIONS FOR A CELL PHONE AND THE USB CONNECTIONS ARE LOCATED IN THE CENTER CONSUL AND WHEN IT IS USED IT CONNECTS TO THE DISPLAY MONITOR ON THE DASH. BUT WHEN IT IS USED FOR A CELL PHONE THE CELL PHONE WILL NOT CHARGED AT ANY RATE. THE CELL PHONE GOES COMPLETELY DEAD AND IT IS ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Oct 1, 2014
Incident date: Sep 24, 2014
AFTER RAIN, THE SENSOR WARNING ON MY CAR WENT OFF ALMOST CONTINUOUSLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNS ON THE DASHBOARD, AND I RAN A VEHICLE DIAGNOSTIC TEST THAT CLAIMED EVERYTHING TO BE FINE. I TRIED USING MY CAR HOURS LATER (BY THIS TIME MY CAR WAS DRY AND HAD BEEN PARKED IN AN INDOOR GARAGE). WHEN PU... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Oct 1, 2014
Incident date: Sep 24, 2014
AFTER RAIN, THE SENSOR WARNING ON MY CAR WENT OFF ALMOST CONTINUOUSLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNS ON THE DASHBOARD, AND I RAN A VEHICLE DIAGNOSTIC TEST THAT CLAIMED EVERYTHING TO BE FINE. I TRIED USING MY CAR HOURS LATER (BY THIS TIME MY CAR WAS DRY AND HAD BEEN PARKED IN AN INDOOR GARAGE). WHEN PU... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 2014 FORD C-MAX ENERGI

33 manufacturer communications from 22 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM6
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY5
350000 EQUIPMENT4
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER2
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY2
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE2
130000 VISIBILITY2
060000 ENGINE (PWS)1
21B09 S2 Apr 12, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Certain 2014-2020 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines 3G Telematics Control Unit to 4G Upgrade Kit REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT Program Terms & Urgency / Expiration Date: Program extension until July 31, 2023. Service Action: o IDS level
21B09-S1 Jul 28, 2022
346000 COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS
Certain 2014-2020 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines - 3G Telematics Control Unit to 4G Upgrade Kit. The North America 3G cellular service began decommissioning in August 2021 and a complete shutdown of the 3G network took place in February
21B09 Nov 3, 2021
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Certain 2014-2020 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines 3G Telematics Control Unit to 4G Upgrade Kit The North America 3G cellular service began decommissioning in August 2021 and will be fully decommissioned in February 2022. Vehicles on the r
TSB 20-2171 May 18, 2020
220000 SEATS
Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Escape/Fusion/MKZ, 2015-2018 Focus,2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2020 Edge/F150/Mustang, 2016-2018 MKX, 2016-2019 Explorer, 2017-2020 F-Super Duty, 2018-2020 EcoSport/Expedition, 2019-2020 Ranger/Nautilus vehicles may
TSB 20-2171 May 18, 2020
161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Escape/Fusion/MKZ, 2015-2018 Focus,2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2020 Edge/F150/Mustang, 2016-2018 MKX, 2016-2019 Explorer, 2017-2020 F-Super Duty, 2018-2020 EcoSport/Expedition, 2019-2020 Ranger/Nautilus vehicles may
SSM 48619 Mar 9, 2020
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SSM 48619 - Various Vehicles - Perimeter Alarm Armed And Original Vehicle Keys Cannot Be Accessed to Enter Vehicle - CAN Protection Strategy Some 2013-2016 Model Year Vehicles may exhibit a concern in which the Perimeter Alarm is active
SSM 48619 Mar 9, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SSM 48619 - Various Vehicles - Perimeter Alarm Armed And Original Vehicle Keys Cannot Be Accessed to Enter Vehicle - CAN Protection Strategy Some 2013-2016 Model Year Vehicles may exhibit a concern in which the Perimeter Alarm is active
SSM 48301 Nov 1, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some 20132017 C-MAX Energi, 20172018 C-MAX Hybrid, 20132020 Fusion Energi and 2017-2020 Fusion/MKZ Hybrid vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with any of the following diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs): P04
SSM 48301 Nov 1, 2019
100000 POWER TRAIN
Some 20132017 C-MAX Energi, 20172018 C-MAX Hybrid, 20132020 Fusion Energi and 2017-2020 Fusion/MKZ Hybrid vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with any of the following diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs): P04
SSM 48130 Aug 9, 2019
132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Some 2010-2020 vehicles may exhibit distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface. This is caused by hydrofluoric acid which is used in some car wash solutions as a cleaning agent. Hydrofluoric acid
SSM 48130 Aug 9, 2019
130000 VISIBILITY
Some 2010-2020 vehicles may exhibit distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface. This is caused by hydrofluoric acid which is used in some car wash solutions as a cleaning agent. Hydrofluoric acid
TSB 18-2373 Dec 12, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some 2012-2018 Focus Electric, 2013-2017 C-Max Energi, and 2013-2019 Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) may exhibit the high voltage (HV) battery failing to charge while connected to the second Generation 120-volt electri
tsb18-2216 Jul 20, 2018
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Some 2012-2018 Focus Electric, 2013-2017 C-Max Energi, and 2013-2018 Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) may exhibit the high voltage (HV) battery failing to charge while connected to the second Generation 120-volt electri
tsb18-2216 Jul 20, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Some 2012-2018 Focus Electric, 2013-2017 C-Max Energi, and 2013-2018 Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) may exhibit the high voltage (HV) battery failing to charge while connected to the second Generation 120-volt electri
SSM 47347 Jun 11, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Some 2013-2017 C-Max PHEV may exhibit diagnostic code P2183 and may have the coolant hoses that attach to the lower bulkhead connections incorrectly installed. The two hoses share the same female connectors and mate to matching male tube en
SSM 47347 Jun 11, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Some 2013-2017 C-Max PHEV may exhibit diagnostic code P2183 and may have the coolant hoses that attach to the lower bulkhead connections incorrectly installed. The two hoses share the same female connectors and mate to matching male tube en
SSM 46534 Apr 14, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some 2013-2017 Fusion Hybrid Energi built on or before 24-Mar-2017, 2012-2016 Focus Electric and 2013-2016 C-MAX Energi and equipped with a TCU may exhibit inoperative remote features via MyFord Mobile app, discharged battery, incomplete us
SSM 46371 Feb 9, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
SOME 2012-2017 FOCUS ELECTRIC/2013-2017 CMAX ENERGI/FUSION ENERGI/2015-2017 MKC/MKZ/2016-2017 MKX AND 2017 CONTINENTAL VEHICLES OPERATING WITH A 3G TCU ON OR BEFORE 16-JAN-2017 MAY NOT RESPOND TO CUSTOMERS REMOTE COMMANDS VIA MYLINCOLN/MYFO
Service Mar 1, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Online automotive service information system for March 2016
Service Mar 1, 2016
160000 STRUCTURE
Online automotive service information system for March 2016
Service Mar 1, 2016
130000 VISIBILITY
Online automotive service information system for March 2016
Service Mar 1, 2016
010000 STEERING
Online automotive service information system for March 2016
Service Mar 1, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Online automotive service information system for March 2016
TSB-15-0089 Sep 1, 2015
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
FORD: A 12 VOLT BATTERY WILL DISCHARGE ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. MODEL 2013-14 C-MAX ENERGI. *PE
44863 Jul 1, 2015
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
FORD: NO SERVICE ACTION IS RECOMMENDED FOR THIS CONDITION. PLEASE USE AT YOUR DISCRETION. VARIOUS 2010-2015 VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A TURBULENCE NOISE, SIMILAR TO AN HELICOPTER NOISE, AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN THE REAR DOOR WINDOW(S) OR SUNROO
15B04 May 18, 2015
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
TSB CONTAINS OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER. SELECT DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON BELOW. FORD 2013-2014 C-MAX HYBRID: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM REGARDING 12VOLT BATTERY TEST AND MODULE SOFTWARE UPDATE. *LJ
ASI-45098 May 1, 2015
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
FORD: THE BATTERY ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BECM) NEEDS REPROGRAMMING TO LATEST CALIBRATION TO RESET DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0B13 AFTER CONNECTING TO ELECTRIC CHARGING STATION. MODEL 2013-15 C-MAX PHEV, FUSION PHEV. *PE
TSB-14-0173 Sep 16, 2014
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
FORD: AFTER FOUR WHEEL FLAT TOWING BEHIND RECREATIONAL VEHICLE, VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE DISCHARGED OF 12 VOLT BATTERY AND/OR SERVICE ADVANCE TRAC CLUSTER MESSAGE. MODEL 2013-14 C-MAX HYBRID OR ENERGI. *PE
ASI-44718 Sep 1, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
FORD: POTENTIAL DRIVING ISSUES OCCUR WHEN USING AFTERMARKET DEVICES FOR VEHICLES WITH SMART DATA LINK CONNECTOR (SDLC) AND TO CHECK FOR AFTERMARKET DEVICES AND DISCONNECT THEM FROM DATA LINK CONNECTORS AND RETEST FOR CODES PRIOR TO DIAGNOST
ASI-44718 Sep 1, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
FORD: POTENTIAL DRIVING ISSUES OCCUR WHEN USING AFTERMARKET DEVICES FOR VEHICLES WITH SMART DATA LINK CONNECTOR (SDLC) AND TO CHECK FOR AFTERMARKET DEVICES AND DISCONNECT THEM FROM DATA LINK CONNECTORS AND RETEST FOR CODES PRIOR TO DIAGNOST
TSB-14-0155 Aug 27, 2014
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
FORD: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ON SOME VEHICLES, THE 12 VOLT BATTERY IS EXPERIENCE A DISCHARGE AND TO CORRECT THIS ISSUE, A SERVICE PROCEDURE HAS BEEN PROVIDED. MODEL 2013-14 C-MAX. *PE
TSB-14-0151 Aug 18, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
FORD: AN INTERMITTENT NOISE IS HEARD MOSTLY AT SPECIFIC SPEEDS, RPM RANGES, AND VEHICLE LOADS, WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING AND NOISE IS LOUD, LOW FREQUENCY, AND DRONING POWERTRAIN TYPE, WHILE DRIVING UP A GRADE OR HILL. MODEL 2013-14 C-MAX.
ASI-44641 Jul 1, 2014
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FORD: VEHICLES ARE EXPERIENCING A DELAY OPENING OR STUCK CLOSED ON THE FUEL DOOR AFTER RELEASE BUTTON ON CENTER CONSOLE IS PRESSED. MODEL 2013-14 C-MAX ENERGI, FUSION ENERGI. *PE

FORD C-MAX ENERGI - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FORD C-MAX ENERGI across all model years (2013, 2013).

1 Total Recalls
149 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
15 Reported Crashes
5 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

FORD C-MAX ENERGI - Year by Year

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