FORD C-MAX PROBLEMS

Complaints and Common Faults

• 1. Electrical Issues:

  • Battery discharge and failure to start
    
  • Power steering failure
    
  • SYNC system malfunctions affecting console systems and backup camera
    
  • Electrical horn failure?
    

• 2. Mechanical Issues:

  • Vehicle stalling and loss of power while driving
    
  • Brakes and steering lock-up
    
  • Gear shifter issues when battery is dead
    

• 3. Structural Issues:

  • Misaligned dashboard potentially affecting airbag deployment
    
  • Door latch failures preventing doors from opening properly
    

• 4. Safety Issues:

  • Airbags failing to deploy during a major accident
    
  • Lack of trunk safety pull, causing difficulty accessing the battery when dead
    

• 5. Performance and Usage Issues:

  • Lower than advertised fuel efficiency
    
  • Tail lights not turning on automatically with headlights, posing a visibility risk
    

• 6. Recall and Repair Issues:

  • Delays and difficulties with parts availability and repairs
    
  • Multiple safety recall notices regarding door latches