2015 FORD C-MAX
59 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 |
| POWER TRAIN | 7 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 7 |
| STEERING | 6 |
| AIR BAGS | 5 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 |
| EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 |
| ENGINE | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 1 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
Recalls (6)
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image wh
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 120V Convenience charge cords that were supplied with and sold for use with 2013-2015 Ford C-Max Energi and Fusion Energi vehicles and 2012-2015 Ford Focus Electric vehicles. Cords with part numbers FM58-10B706-AA, FM58-10B706-AB, FM58-10B706-AC, FM58-
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 1, 2014, to June 12, 2015, Ford Focus vehicles manufactured June 17, 2014, to June 12, 2015, and Ford C-Max vehicles manufactured April 22, 2014, to June 12, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the en
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Ford Focus, 2013-2015 Ford Escape and Ford C-MAX, 2015 Lincoln MKC and Ford Mustang, and 2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the
Recent Complaints
Other vehicle impacted our car driver side at front fender/front door joint, continued rearward to rear fender. Airbags deployed, EXCEPT for driver side curtain airbag. Driver injured (fractured left ribs, left shin laceration, right hand laceration/burn, multiple bruised on arms, legs, thighs, left back upper shoulder area).
Had a front end collision airbags did not deploy car was total
Mileage: 131,224
Had a front end collision air bags did not deploy
The contact owns a 2015 Ford C-Max. The contact stated that upon shifting to park, the vehicle accelerated forward unintendedly. The vehicle ran over the curb and crashed into the handicap sign. The fuel tank detached during the crash. There were no warning lights illuminated. The fire department was on the scene. A police report was filed. There was no reported fire, air bag deployment, or injury. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer but was not di
Mileage: 45,000
The contact owns a 2015 Ford C-Max. The contact stated that upon shifting to park, the vehicle accelerated forward unintendedly. The vehicle ran over the curb and crashed into the handicap sign. The fuel tank detached during the crash. There were no warning lights illuminated. The fire department was on the scene. A police report was filed. There was no reported fire, air bag deployment, or injury. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer but was not di
Mileage: 45,000
The rear drivers side door opened unexpectedly going around a turn and did not re-latch after it was closed. The door opened and slammed closed going around a turn and injured my son sitting in the back seat. The child locks on the door were still engaged during the incident and after. This is the second time it has happened. Both days were close to 100 degrees in temperature. The door intermittently does not latch.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD C-MAX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING IN NON-ECO MODE, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO MAINTAIN HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND DECELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER ORIGIN LOCATED AT 6400 N 51ST AVE, GLENDALE, AZ 85301, AND WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE W
Mileage: 55,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD C-MAX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING IN NON-ECO MODE, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO MAINTAIN HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND DECELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER ORIGIN LOCATED AT 6400 N 51ST AVE, GLENDALE, AZ 85301, AND WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE W
Mileage: 55,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD C-MAX HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE SHE WAS STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT HER VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED, PUSHING HER VEHICLE INTO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE IN FRONT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AS WELL AS THE DRIVER' S SIDE SEAT HEADREST DETACHED EXPOSING THE TWO METAL RODS. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT IF SHE WAS HIT AGAIN THE POSTS WOULD HAVE ENTERED THE HEAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOT AND DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS PER THE INSURANCE COMPANY. A POLICE RE
Mileage: 94,000
2015 FORD C-MAX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED UPON ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO DRIFT INTO THE GARAGE, WITHOUT DEPRESSING THE GAS, THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD RAMMING INTO THE INNER WALL. WHILE REVERSING DIRECTLY AFTER THE INCIDENT, THE LURCHED BACKWARDS. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *JS
REVERSE GEAR SETTING ACTUALLY PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE AFTER STARTING THE PARKED CAR ND ATTEMPTING TO BACK OUT OFPARKING SPACE. I TRIED TURNING OFF ENGINE, AND THE SAME THING OCCURRED, THE CAR CONTINUED TO CREEP FORWARD UNTIL THE CAR MADE CONTACT WITH THE PARKING SPACE SIGN. THIS IS NOT A SMALL ISSUE AS 1) IT PROBABLY OCCURRED PREVIOUSLY WITH THE SAME MODEL IN THE SAME FLEET AND LEASER CHARGED ME UPWARD OF FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS TO FIX VOSMETIC DAMAGE CAUSED WHILE PARALLEL PARKING AND 2) THUS COULD
Mileage: 5,000
I WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN. I WAS STRUCK BY A VEHICLE TRAVELING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. THE IMPACT WAS TO THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL. MY VEHICLE WAS SPUN AROUND 45 DEGREES IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION AND I WAS TOSSED AROUND IN THE VEHICLE WITH MY SEAT BELT ON. THE CARS COMPUTER DETECTED AN IMPACT SERIOUS ENOUGH TO INITIATE A 911 CALL. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED.
Mileage: 10,000