2016 FORD C-MAX PROBLEMS

Model Trims
C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost (100 Hp) S&S
C-MAX 1.5 TDCi (120 Hp) S&S
C-MAX 1.5 TDCi (95 Hp)
C-MAX 1.5 TDCi (95 Hp) S&S
C-MAX 1.6 TDCi (115 Hp)
C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT (120 Hp)
C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT (85 Hp)
C-MAX 2.0 (188 Hp) Atkinson Energi Plug-in Hybrid eCVT
C-MAX 2.0 TDCi (150 Hp) PowerShift S&S
C-MAX 2.0 TDCi (150 Hp) S&S

Issues by Year
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Malfunction Modules
Complaints and Common Faults
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1. Electrical/technology issues:
- Reverse camera staying on
- Slow response to touch screen
- Navigation system issues
- Rear backup camera failures
- Display screen not functioning
- Reverse camera staying on
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2. Suspension/mechanical issues:
- Clunking sound from undercarriage
- Strut brace failures
- ABS system failure
- Power steering system failure
- Lug nuts swelling and causing tire replacement issues
- Rear wheel hub failure
- Transmission fluid exchange leading to warning messages and vehicle stopping
- Clunking sound from undercarriage
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3. Safety concerns:
- Recurrent "Stop Safely Now" message while driving
- Backup camera issues posing safety risks
- Airbags not deploying in collisions
- Rollaway incidents due to parking gear failure
- Passenger-side windshield ungluing
- Seat belt not retracting leading to safety concerns
- Cruise control failure causing a crash
- Recurrent "Stop Safely Now" message while driving
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4. Tire/wheel issues:
- Rear tires wearing out quickly
- Stock Ford lug nuts deteriorating and causing tire replacement difficulties
- Rear tires wearing out quickly
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5. Warranty/recall issues:
- Concerns with vehicle not included in backup camera recall
- Issues with warranty coverage for repairs unrelated to user error
- Concerns with vehicle not included in backup camera recall
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6. Heating/comfort issues:
- Heated seat causing burns and blisters
- Complaints about front splash guard becoming loose
- Heated seat causing burns and blisters
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7. Miscellaneous issues:
- Mobile charger failures
- Rear defrost malfunction
- Vehicle shutting off while driving
- Front windshield head impact causing damage
- Mobile charger failures
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