FORD C-MAX HYBRID PROBLEMS

Complaints and Common Faults

• 1. Engine and Acceleration Issues:

  • Engine Overspeeding. Instances where the engine starts and immediately goes to maximum RPM.
    
  • Surging at Idle. Engine surges when idling or driving.
    

    Self-Acceleration: The vehicle accelerates to a maximum of 35 MPH without accelerator input.

• 2. Electrical and Battery Problems:

  • Complete Electrical Failure. Vehicle completely dead, requiring jump starts.
    
  • Battery Drain. The battery drains unexpectedly, sometimes due to electrical components turning on by themselves.
    

• 3. Starting Problems:

  • Failure to Start. Vehicle fails to start intermittently, even after servicing.
    
  • Red Triangle Warning. Warning indicator appears, preventing the car from starting.
    

• 4. Transmission and Drivetrain Issues:

  • Reverse Delay. Delay or failure in engaging reverse gear.
    

• 5. Safety and Miscellaneous Issues:

  • Loss of Power. Sudden loss of power while driving, necessitating stops and restarts.
    
  • Exploding Tire. Rear passenger tire explosion.
    
  • Power Steering Failure. Temporary failure of power steering.
    

• 6. Infotainment and Navigation Problems:

  • Navigation System Failures. Inaccurate or failing navigation system.
    
  • Backup Camera Malfunction. Backup camera remains on while driving forward.
    

• 7. Fuel Efficiency Discrepancies:

  • Lower MPG than Advertised. Vehicle not achieving the advertised fuel efficiency.
    

• 8. Software and Manual Issues:

  • Inconsistent Manuals. Owner's manual does not match the vehicle's configuration.
    
  • Voice Operated System Issues. Problems with understanding and using the voice-operated system due to lack of instructions.