2013 Ford C-MAX Energi Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 10%of 50 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2013 Ford C-MAX Energi, 10% of the 50 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Upon braking, the car has lurched forward on several occasions, almost rear ending other cars, happens in all kinds of weather, road surfaces, intermittent but happens probably at least 3 times per week. Also, when stopped and accelerating, the car has a hesitation issue like no fuel gets to it for a moment and that has happened 3 times in the last week as well as several months ago”
NHTSA complaint #11024878, filed 2017-09, 30,000 miles“Car was plugged in to charge overnight in the garage. Early the next morning, the garage was on fire. Car burned to the ground. Investigation points towards the charging car as the cause of the fire.”
NHTSA complaint #11100325, filed 2018-06, 62,000 miles“Hello my 12v battery is discharging suddenly and without reason. The battery has been replaced and the fault returns. According to TSB 15-0089, when replacing the battery in the 2013 car, the electronic module should be replaced. The dealer never performed this step, the Ford motor company does not take responsibility for the dealer. I'm afraid that eventually my car will burn. This faulty electronic module (modem or telemetrics) is located near the high voltage lion battery. Please help . I mention that Ford recommends not to connect the charging cable due to the possibility of fire. …”
NHTSA complaint #11155970, filed 2018-12“The contact owns a 2013 Ford C-MAX Energi. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, a message to Stop Safely was displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle would slow independently and lose motive power. The contact stated that the failure occurred approximately every 6-months. The contact stated that during the failure, the contact would pull over and restart the vehicle after a few minutes before resuming normal driving. The contact took her vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11457182, filed 2022-03Related service bulletins
- 10057731Jul 1, 2014Ford: vehicles are experiencing a delay opening or stuck closed on the fuel door after release button on center console is pressed. Model 2013-14 c-max energi, fusion energi.
Other or unknown: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Ford C-MAX Energi
19 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Ford C-MAX Energi
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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