2014 FORD C-MAX PROBLEMS

Model Trims
C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost (100 Hp) S&S
C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost SCTi (150 Hp) S&S
C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT (117 Hp) LPG
C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT (85 Hp)
C-MAX 2.0 Duratorq TDCi (140 Hp) DPF
C-MAX 2.0 Duratorq TDCi (140 Hp) DPF Automatic
C-MAX 2.0 Duratorq TDCi (163 Hp) DPF
C-MAX 2.0 Duratorq TDCi (163 Hp) DPF Automatic
C-MAX 2.0 TDCi (115 Hp) PowerShift Automatic DPF
C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost (125 Hp) S&S

Issues by Year
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Malfunction Modules
Complaints and Common Faults
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1. Power Steering Failure
- Complete loss of power steering assist
- Intermittent power steering failure
- Wrench light indicating powertrain issue
- Steering wheel locked up, difficulty controlling car
- Complete loss of power steering assist
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2. Transmission Issues
- Transmission making loud whining noises
- Grinding or rubbing sound coming from transmission
- Transmission failure and replacement necessary
- Transmission grinding and thumping noises, fail safe mode activated
- Transmission making loud whining noises
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3. Electrical System Problems
- Multiple electrical failures, including radio, clock, and dashboard
- Battery not charging properly
- Airbag warning light stays on continuously
- Horn not working, recurring electrical issues
- Multiple electrical failures, including radio, clock, and dashboard
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4. Door Latch/lock Problems
- Unlatching doors without warning
- Passenger-side rear door latch failure
- Back door latch recall issue
- Rear door lock failures, stuck doors requiring excessive force to open
- Unlatching doors without warning
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5. Miscellaneous Issues
- Sudden loss of power to steering
- Folded down rear seat anchor bolts not attached
- Vehicle trunk opening by itself
- Excessive torque causing traction loss and tire spin
- Rear-view camera freezing and turning upside down
- Sudden loss of power to steering
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6. Recall-related Problems
- Issues related to recall repairs not being completed
- Delayed availability of parts for recalls
- Vehicle not included in previously issued recalls despite experiencing similar problems
- Issues related to recall repairs not being completed
Other Models
- Aerostar Number of complaints: 3018
- Aspire Number of complaints: 278
- Bronco Number of complaints: 1374
- Bronco II Number of complaints: 257
- Bronco Sport Number of complaints: 534
- C-Max Number of complaints: 363
- C-Max Energi Number of complaints: 127
- C-Max Hybrid Number of complaints: 172
- Contour Number of complaints: 4342
- Crown Victoria Number of complaints: 3490
- E-150 Number of complaints: 1375
- E-250 Number of complaints: 427
- E-350 Number of complaints: 1416
- E-450 Number of complaints: 483
- E-550 Number of complaints: 91
- EcoSport Number of complaints: 1081
- Edge Number of complaints: 13049
- Escape Number of complaints: 27892
- Escape Hybrid Number of complaints: 1666
- Escort Number of complaints: 4937
- Escort ZX2 Number of complaints: 91
- Excursion Number of complaints: 1344
- Expedition Number of complaints: 9654
- Explorer Number of complaints: 34754
- Explorer Sport Number of complaints: 895
- Explorer Sport Trac Number of complaints: 881
- F-150 Number of complaints: 38224
- F-250 Number of complaints: 10492
- F-250 Super Duty Number of complaints: 3446
- F-350 Number of complaints: 5984
- F-350 Super Duty Number of complaints: 2099
- F-450 Number of complaints: 127
- F-450 Super Duty Number of complaints: 555
- F-550 Number of complaints: 74
- F-550 Super Duty Number of complaints: 550
- F-650 Number of complaints: 54
- F-650 Super Duty Number of complaints: 43
- F-750 Number of complaints: 11
- F-750 Super Duty Number of complaints: 9
- Festiva Number of complaints: 170
- Fiesta Number of complaints: 3686
- Five Hundred Number of complaints: 1466
- Flex Number of complaints: 1775
- Focus Number of complaints: 26424
- Focus Electric Number of complaints: 285
- Focus RS Number of complaints: 5
- Freestar Number of complaints: 3143
- Freestyle Number of complaints: 4914
- Fusion Number of complaints: 25001
- Fusion Energi Number of complaints: 199
- Fusion Hybrid Number of complaints: 1202
- LTD Number of complaints: 55
- Maverick Number of complaints: 757
- Mustang Number of complaints: 10395
- Mustang GT Number of complaints: 811
- Mustang Mach-E Number of complaints: 561
- Probe Number of complaints: 1452
- Ranger Number of complaints: 9595
- Ranger EV Number of complaints: 30
- Taurus Number of complaints: 22987
- Taurus SHO Number of complaints: 183
- Taurus X Number of complaints: 213
- Tempo Number of complaints: 1602
- Thunderbird Number of complaints: 3011
- Topaz Number of complaints: 19
- Transit Number of complaints: 608
- Transit Connect Number of complaints: 533
- Windstar Number of complaints: 18774