2015 FORD C-MAX PROBLEMS

Complaints and Common Faults

• 1. Electrical/ignition problems:

  • Car parked and locked, but turned on remotely
    
  • Battery died and gas tank empty upon return
    
  • Jumper battery used to start car
    
  • Concerns about accidental ignition turning off while in motion
    
  • Charger overheated and now does not charge the car
    
  • Power steering failure leading to potential accidents
    
  • Unintended acceleration
    
  • Engine running while key is removed
    
  • Rear backup camera intermittently failing
    
  • Airbags not deploying in collision
    

• 2. Transmission issues:

  • Low rumbling noise indicating transmission problem
    
  • Steering failure due to transmission issue
    
  • Difficulties shifting gears
    
  • Transmission pump module issues
    

• 3. Exterior/body issues:

  • Lug nuts deteriorating
    
  • Rear hatch latch triggering on its own
    
  • Rear passenger seat belt not latching
    
  • Automatic liftgate unlocking and opening unexpectedly
    
  • Rear door opening unexpectedly and not latching
    
  • Door opening causing injury
    

• 4. Miscellaneous issues:

  • Vehicle not holding EV mode causing battery usage and fuel consumption issues
    
  • Horn failure
    
  • Parking gear malfunction
    
  • Brake lights staying on after car is turned off
    
  • Inoperable power steering
    
  • Power assist steering failure
    
  • Recalled charger melting and nearly causing fire
    
  • Rack and pinion failure
    

• 5. Recalls and warranty issues:

  • Issues not covered by warranty for charging cord and rack and pinion replacement
    
  • Manufacturer exceeding time for recall repair
    
  • Vehicle not included in recall despite matching issues mentioned in recall
    
  • Transmission replacement needed but not covered by warranty
    

• 6. Misc. safety concerns:

  • Rear drivers side door not latching properly
    
  • Total loss in collision due to airbag and seat headrest failure
    
  • Vehicle losing power steering assist at low speeds
    
  • Headrest detachment in collision
    
  • Total loss in rear-end collision with injuries