CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Ford C-Max has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (2 reports).
2018 Ford C-Max recalls
Shifter Bushing May Fail, Causing Unexpected Movement
A bushing that connects the shifter cable to the transmission can degrade or detach on certain 2013-2021 Ford vehicles.
Most common 2018 Ford C-Max problems
Problem areas named in the 10 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 2 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
What owners report
I recently rear ended a car and the front of the vechical was damaged. The air bag censor was destroyed, however the airbags did not come out. This was on a 2018 Ford c-max. Many people pointed out this malfunction and how my life was put at risk.
I totalled my car. The steering wheel airbag failed to inflate
The contact owns a 2018 Ford C-MAX Hybrid. The contact stated that after coming to a complete stop at a red light, the vehicle inadvertently stalled and lost motive power. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle seemed to return to normal functionality; however, the failure had since become a regular failure. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was unknown.
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.
Recently, there has been a whiff of gasoline around my garage but there is more than one vehicle in there so I didn't figure out what the culprit was for a while. After completely filling up my car 9/3/2022, I parked it in the attached garage and in minutes my whole house smelled like gasoline. So I immediately parked it outside and ventilated the house. I took the car to a local shop and they said yes there's a gas odor but they didn't want to touch the repair because it's a hybrid. So all this time later on 9/14/2022, the Ford dealership saw the car and stated that it requires immediate repair and park it outside while we wait for parts. My C-Max has always gotten regular normal mainte
2018 Ford C-Max questions
Does the 2018 Ford C-Max have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2018 Ford C-Max: Shifter Bushing May Fail, Causing Unexpected Movement. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Ford C-Max?
Based on 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (2), Electrical System (2), Air Bags (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Ford C-Max 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.