Major Problems with 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid

2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid BODY Victims: 2

2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid SERVICE BRAKES Victims: 1 Mileage: 30000 miles

2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid AIR BAGS Victims: 1 Mileage: 31500 miles

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Problems with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE and STEERING are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Ford C-Max Hybrid owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM went to start car first thing in the morning for work and it was completely dead. had to jump start....	40 ~ 22592 miles
ENGINE vehicle was parked for approximately 45 minutes. upon return to the key was inserted and then turned to start. the...	15 ~ 16109 miles
STEERING after starting (push button start) and driving out of my garage the power steering failed and a "service power steering...	14 ~ 45986 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE the lift gate repeatedly continues to crash down on my shoulder and back after having to physically lift open the...	8 ~ 33766 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER went to start car first thing in the morning for work and it was completely dead. had to jump start....	8 ~ 15403 miles
POWER TRAIN i put the car in reverse to back out of the drive way and when i stopped i couldn't go...	8 ~ 30571 miles
SERVICE BRAKES cpm takes over vehicle operation and eliminates use of accelerator. vehicle self accelerates to maximum of 35 mph. electric brakes...	7 ~ 28680 miles
AIR BAGS the wife jumped a curb while parking and the cmax ran into a brick pillar causing damage to the front...	6 ~ 46333 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford c-max hybrid. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v643000 (latches/locks/linkages) and...	5 ~ 11223 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM cpm takes over vehicle operation and eliminates use of accelerator. vehicle self accelerates to maximum of 35 mph. electric brakes...	5 ~ 33160 miles
SEAT BELTS from park sudden forward acceleration and hit wall i hit the steering column no braking car reversed from impact still	4 ~ 41179 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL one month after the electronic steering module failed (as previously reported here) & had to be replaced the rcm module...	4 ~ 34500 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL vehicle continues to accelerate at slow speeds when accelerator pedal is lifted on slippery surfaces causing vehicle to slide and	4 ~ 32000 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING our leased ford cmax was parked thurs nov 8th with all doors locked windows rolled completely up and remained un...	4 ~ 25384 miles
SUSPENSION while driving on the interstate we noticed a noise coming from the left front tire area. whenever we stopped...	2 ~ 48818 miles
TIRES the low pressure light came on as i was taking a trip of about 65 miles to my mothers home....	2 ~ 32793 miles
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford c-max hybrid. the contact stated that the battery failed to remain charged. the...	2 ~ 15000 miles
RACK AND PINION > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford c-max hybrid. while driving various speeds the steering lost power without warning. the...	1 ~ 54000 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER the dealer located in mena region jordan not working or cooperate as well. most recalls he said no need to...	1 ~ 58000 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford c-max hybrid. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v643000 (latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch). the...	1
SEATS tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford c-max hybrid. the contact stated that while attempting to obtain an object that...	1 ~ 10000 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES the low pressure light came on as i was taking a trip of about 65 miles to my mothers home....	1 ~ 17950 miles
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES the low pressure light came on as i was taking a trip of about 65 miles to my mothers home....	1 ~ 17950 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING my cmax was working fine after owning it for about 6 months. i started it one morning and it would...	1
TRACTION BATTERY > PROPULSION SYSTEM > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM on or about12/21/2013c-max failed to start late on rainy night on federal reservation. hybrid battery failed. sheehy marlowe heights recharged...	1
STRUCTURE don davis auto group didn't complete nhtsa recall 13v-303. don davis auto group 633 n highway 360 arlington tx 76011.	1 ~ 1205 miles
NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford c-max hybrid. the contact stated that while driving 70 mph the navigational system...	1 ~ 5000 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT the owners manual third printing does not match the am/fm/cd with sync configuration of my c-max. on numerous occasions i...	1
WHEELS tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford c-max hybrid. the contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph the rear...	1 ~ 9000 miles
EXTERNAL > WARNINGS > BACK OVER PREVENTION i have a new cmax energi with navigation. the back up camera goes on when i go into reverse but...	1 ~ 400 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2013 ford c-max. consumer writes in regards to vehicle not getting advertised mpg and seeks reimbursement . *smd the consumer	1
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY 2013 ford c-max. consumer writes in regards to defective rear window. consumer requests refund for repairs. *smd the consumer stated...	1

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