2014 Ford C-MAX Energi Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2014 Ford C-MAX Energi, 7% of the 30 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,500 miles.
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.
“The contact owns a 2014 Ford C-Max Energi hybrid. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the rods and pistons fractured and caused the engine to fail. As a result, the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 52,000. .....updated 10/13/16 the consumer stated the radiator needed to be replaced. The driver's side door opened while driving. The consumer requested to have the vehicle replaced or repurchased. …”
NHTSA complaint #10906166, filed 2016-09, 52,000 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2014 Ford C-MAX Energi
16 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 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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