CarRecallWatchThe 2013 Ford C-Max Energi has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 3 fires, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (19 reports).
1Recalls
50Owner complaints
2Crashes reported
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2013 Ford C-Max Energi recalls
Most common 2013 Ford C-Max Energi problems
Problem areas named in the 50 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 19 |
| Steering | 9 |
| Power Train | 8 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
| Structure | 4 |
| Wheels | 3 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2013 Ford C-Max Energi. The contact stated while reversing, the back over prevention camera displayed the image upside down. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 144,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford C-Max Energi. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, there was a grinding sound coming from underneath the vehicle; followed by the vehicle shaking abnormally. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer stated that the front axle and the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and the manufacturer stated that there were no recalls for the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to file a complaint. The failure mileage was 73,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford C-Max Energi. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. The consumer stated after contacting NHTSA, the dealer was able to locate the parts and repair the recall.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford C-Max Energi. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the transmission inadvertently downshifted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the rear bearings needed to be replaced. The dealer replaced the rear bearings; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was then taken to Sheehy Ford Lincoln of Gaithersburg (901 N Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20879) where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact related the failure to Technical Service Bulletin: 14B07. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance since the vehicle was out of warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 350,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford C-Max Energi. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the steering wheel locked up. The contact stated that it was difficult to turn the steering wheel. The contact received help from her passenger to pull off the road. The contact stopped and turned off and restarted the vehicle and the power steering functionality returned. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The contact stated that she had stopped driving the vehicle. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle had not been diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer had not been
2013 Ford C-Max Energi questions
Does the 2013 Ford C-Max Energi have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2013 Ford C-Max Energi: Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Control Module; Equipment:Electrical:Anti-Theft Devices. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Ford C-Max Energi?
Based on 50 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (19), Steering (9), Power Train (8).
How do I check if a recall on my 2013 Ford C-Max Energi has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.