https://plaincars.com/make/ford-c-max New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Ford C-MAX. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:29:14 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/ford-c-max https://plaincars.com/make/ford-c-max#complaint-2177984 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT See attached document for complaint. RE: NHTSA SAFETY RECALL 25V695 To whom it may concern, In August 2025 we took our 2016 CMAX into the Ford Dealer we purchased it from to have the check out the back-up camera that was not working and have a service done. They charges us $225.00 to check it out and then wanted to service it for several hundred dollars more. There was no mention at that time a https://plaincars.com/make/ford-c-max https://plaincars.com/make/ford-c-max#complaint-2168954 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT On 1/16/2026, while operating my 2017 Ford C-Max Hybrid in the Bay Area, the vehicle displayed a low tire pressure warning. Shortly thereafter, the vehicle experienced a rapid mechanical or electrical failure that required me to safely pull over and exit the vehicle. Upon exiting, I observed smoke followed by open flames originating from the vehicle. Emergency services were contacted immediately, https://plaincars.com/make/ford-c-max https://plaincars.com/make/ford-c-max#complaint-2161164 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT NHTSA Complaint Update / Addendum I am submitting this update to my existing complaint regarding Safety Recall 25S49 (NHTSA Recall No. 25V695) for my 2015 Ford C-MAX Hybrid (VIN: [XXX] ). Ford Motor Company has now formally stated, in writing through the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs, that: • The rearview camera defect may cause a blank or distorted image while in reverse • The https://plaincars.com/make/ford-c-max https://plaincars.com/make/ford-c-max#complaint-2159679 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT I am filing a formal safety complaint regarding NHTSA Recall 25V695 / Ford Recall 25S49 on my 2015 Ford C-MAX (VIN: 1FAD*************). Ford Motor Company’s recall notice dated October 2025 states that the rearview backup camera may display a blank or distorted image, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford further confirms that parts are not available and that there is no estimated timeline for rep https://plaincars.com/make/ford-c-max https://plaincars.com/make/ford-c-max#complaint-2154065 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT While car shopping, I found a Ford hybrid listed with ~40,760 miles. Its public history shows a severe, unexplained odometer discrepancy. In September 2022, mileage was ~38,353. By May 2023, it spiked to 392,484. The current title shows 40,760 miles marked with a † (dagger), indicating "mileage discrepancy" or "not actual mileage." The seller is marketing it as a low-mileage vehicle. This misrepr https://plaincars.com/make/ford-c-max https://plaincars.com/make/ford-c-max#complaint-2144290 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT The backup camera always quits working while in the middle of reversing. It will work for a second, but then the display will flip upside down or go completely black and display a message saying "Camera unavailable. Please contact your dealership." It started doing this about a year ago, but was intermittent. It started happening more often over time, and now it always happens. It makes reversing https://plaincars.com/make/ford-c-max https://plaincars.com/make/ford-c-max#recall-25V695000-ford-ford-c-max-2016 Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 when the vehicle is in reverse. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-c-max https://plaincars.com/make/ford-c-max#recall-25V695000-ford-ford-c-max-2015 Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 when the vehicle is in reverse. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-c-max https://plaincars.com/make/ford-c-max#complaint-2135042 Mon, 29 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Engine light came on. Mechanic said 2 codes showed up. One for low coolant, another for engine misfiring. The misfiring code had come on several times in past and spark plugs were replaced. Upon inspection was told the engine block is cracked due to faulty design. I will need a new engine! https://plaincars.com/make/ford-c-max https://plaincars.com/make/ford-c-max#complaint-2128879 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT The rearview camera is usually upside down. Occasionally, a blank, black screen is displayed. Infrequently, it appears normal. A few times, a message is displayed saying it needs to be replaced. In view of the fact many models have a recall notice for this very problem, I elected to report it. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-c-max https://plaincars.com/make/ford-c-max#complaint-2128052 Mon, 08 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Steering stopped working but after restarted it began to work again. It was fine for a few days and then DTC came up indicating "Service Power Steering" and the power steering has quit working. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-c-max https://plaincars.com/make/ford-c-max#complaint-2120258 Wed, 13 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2017 Ford C-Max Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel detached from the steering column. The contact stated that the steering wheel had loosened. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a detached steering wheel bolt. The contact was informed that the steering wheel bolt needed to be replaced. The vehic https://plaincars.com/make/ford-c-max https://plaincars.com/make/ford-c-max#complaint-2114146 Fri, 25 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT At night I noticed the indicator light came on for tire pressure drove to the next gas station to check it was flat tire I looked every where for the spare tire no luck.called dealer told me where to look. Then he checked something and said it came with a air pump under the passenger seat. I read the symbol of Instructions very confused and limited no use of car for days with ordering tire waitin https://plaincars.com/make/ford-c-max https://plaincars.com/make/ford-c-max#complaint-2111064 Thu, 17 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT There has been no accident yet but this is a safety hazard. My vehicle is under 100,000 miles and the part should be replaced by the dealership. The rear cross traffic assistance sensor may be damaged. It just stopped working this week. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-c-max https://plaincars.com/make/ford-c-max#complaint-2111065 Thu, 17 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT There has been no accident yet but this is a safety hazard. My vehicle is under 100,000 miles and the part should be replaced by the dealership. The rear cross traffic assistance sensor may be damaged. It just stopped working this week. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-c-max https://plaincars.com/make/ford-c-max#complaint-2108984 Fri, 11 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT Backup camera nonfunctional. Will occasionally work or be upside down. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-c-max https://plaincars.com/make/ford-c-max#complaint-2095192 Tue, 27 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT When I went to the garage, I noticed my brake lights were on, but the ignition was not. I tested the car, it started without me stepping on the brake. I could also move the car out of park without stepping on the brakes. I thought the switch on the brake pedal had failed and so I took it to my mechanic for replacement. The mechanic tested the switch and found it okay. However, he had seen the same https://plaincars.com/make/ford-c-max https://plaincars.com/make/ford-c-max#complaint-2094626 Fri, 23 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT While driving car, power steering will fail and deactivate leaving the steering extremely heavy and manual. Can happen at any speed, and has happened on the interstate at highway speeds. Information cluster states, "power steering fault - service power steering immediately" When this happens it is highly unsafe and happens instantly without warning. Makes getting the car off the road and stopp https://plaincars.com/make/ford-c-max https://plaincars.com/make/ford-c-max#complaint-2083087 Tue, 15 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT The issues that I am having is with the power staring at this. On my way back from dropping off my child I entered the apartment complex and drove over a speed bump and that’s when the fault light came on about the power steering. I noticed that when the light came on my steering wheel started to stiffen however, it’s when I got home and took my car off that the steering wheel became stuck and nee https://plaincars.com/make/ford-c-max https://plaincars.com/make/ford-c-max#complaint-2074323 Sun, 16 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT WHILE DRIVING the dashboard instrument panel beeps and flashes the word "Put in Park" and "Stop Safely Now", and the speedometer stops working, all kinds of warning lights start flashing on and off on the instrument panel, the heater goes on and off on it's own, then the instrument panel goes black, speedometer shows zero and car goes into shutdown mode. I was put in risk while driving without a https://plaincars.com/make/ford-c-max https://plaincars.com/make/ford-c-max#complaint-2074324 Sun, 16 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT WHILE DRIVING the dashboard instrument panel beeps and flashes the word "Put in Park" and "Stop Safely Now", and the speedometer stops working, all kinds of warning lights start flashing on and off on the instrument panel, the heater goes on and off on it's own, then the instrument panel goes black, speedometer shows zero and car goes into shutdown mode. I was put in risk while driving without a https://plaincars.com/make/ford-c-max https://plaincars.com/make/ford-c-max#complaint-2066784 Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owned a 2016 Ford C-Max. The contact stated that while coming to a stop in a parking lot attempting to obtain mail from a mailbox; the vehicle independently accelerated and it was unknown what gear the vehicle was stationed in. In addition, it was unknown if the brake pedal was depressed or the gear the vehicle was in at the time of the failure. The vehicle had struck and knocked 3 mai https://plaincars.com/make/ford-c-max https://plaincars.com/make/ford-c-max#complaint-2056501 Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT Ford 2015 CMax Energi with 41,000 miles. I was driving on a 2 Lane Highway coming to a stoplight and had to press the brakes firmly to avoid an accident at which time my 2015 CMax Energi abruptly stopped w a growling noise,. The dashboard lit up like Christmas. I observed The ABS system/ABS module failure/malfunctioned lights. 2015 C Max Energi was available for inspection when I brought it to th https://plaincars.com/make/ford-c-max https://plaincars.com/make/ford-c-max#complaint-2056502 Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT Ford 2015 CMax Energi with 41,000 miles. I was driving on a 2 Lane Highway coming to a stoplight and had to press the brakes firmly to avoid an accident at which time my 2015 CMax Energi abruptly stopped w a growling noise,. The dashboard lit up like Christmas. I observed The ABS system/ABS module failure/malfunctioned lights. 2015 C Max Energi was available for inspection when I brought it to th https://plaincars.com/make/ford-c-max https://plaincars.com/make/ford-c-max#complaint-2054418 Wed, 08 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2016 Ford C-Max. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she heard an abnormal sound emanating from the engine compartment, prompting her to discontinue driving the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the transmission. The contact was informed that the transmission would need to be https://plaincars.com/make/ford-c-max https://plaincars.com/make/ford-c-max#complaint-2044243 Sat, 30 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT Got a “Power steering assist fault” message on the screen. It was very hard to steer the wheel. The case on the wheel was turning around it. Managed to drive 3 more miles to the dealership. A lot of other ford models have same issues, even under 50.000 miles. And many of the are in recall program, but not 2013 ford c-max. Can’t afford 3.400$ price for fixing it at the dealership. I’m a second own https://plaincars.com/make/ford-c-max https://plaincars.com/make/ford-c-max#complaint-2029609 Thu, 03 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2014 Ford C-MAX. The contact stated while driving at approximately 20 MPH with all four windows closed, there was a strong abnormal odor coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact then opened all the windows allowing the odor to release, and the abnormal odor was not as potent. The contact later inspected the vehicle and discovered that the original Volvo battery could be https://plaincars.com/make/ford-c-max https://plaincars.com/make/ford-c-max#complaint-2028319 Sat, 28 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT My Stereo/Navigation console went out, just went black and stopped working. I bought it to my local garage and they said it was a costly repair and that there is a recall/service bulletin on it and that i should take it to a Ford Dealer. I did and they acknowledged the issue but said my VIN wasn't covered, but it was a known issue with C-Max of this year. So I didnt have the car services. A few m https://plaincars.com/make/ford-c-max https://plaincars.com/make/ford-c-max#complaint-2024418 Thu, 12 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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). https://plaincars.com/make/ford-c-max https://plaincars.com/make/ford-c-max#complaint-2016537 Thu, 15 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2015 Ford C-Max. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed a failure with the transmission. The contact stated that the vehicle would downshift with the transmission warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed as a failure with the transmission. The contact was informed that the transmission n