2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 120 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the equipment of the 2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid, 2% of the 120 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,000 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 owners manual, third printing does not match the am/fm/cd with sync configuration of my c-max. On numerous occasions I have contacted Ford about this issue but have been stonewalled. They have sent me a first printing manual which does not match the configuration of my car. I have spoken on the phone to the consumers desk numerous times and always received the statement, we are sorry I have asked this customer service desk to file a formal complaint, I have written letters to Ford and received no reply. …”
NHTSA complaint #10554897, filed 2013-12“The contact owns a 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the navigational system failed to provide proper directions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis but they were unable to duplicate the problem. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 5,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10531831, filed 2013-07, 5,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10177123Jun 30, 2020Some 2013-2016 Fusion/MKZ/C-MAX vehicles equipped with an HF35 transmission and built on or before 15-Aug-2015 may exhibit a thumping/rubbing or grinding noise coming from the…
- 10057866Sep 1, 2014Ford: potential driving issues occur when using aftermarket devices for vehicles with smart data link connector (sdlc) and to check for aftermarket devices and disconnect them…
- 10055312Mar 1, 2014Ford: some model vehicles manual for powertrain control/emission diagnostic (pc/ed) has been updated regarding improved cooling fan circuit due to a lack of air conditioning, a…
- 10054992Jan 20, 2014Ford: some vehicles may have a broken latch or the latch housing is cracked. Model 2013 c-max, 2013-2014 escape.
- 10055057Jan 1, 2014Ford: the body control module (bcm) could have low voltage from poor ground, causing an intermittent, erratic operation of several components, if diagnostic trouble code (dtc) is…
- 10054973Oct 1, 2013Ford: when attempting to eject the compact disc (cd), it would stick in player. Model 2013 c-max, 2013-2014 escape.
- 10054353Sep 1, 2013Ford: the compact disc (cd), when trying to eject, would become stuck and possibly need to be removed and/or repaired, after problem has been found. Model 2013 c-max.
- 10052806Aug 22, 2013Ford: on some hybrid vehicles, the fuel economy labels will be changed, to match better the fuel economy performance by epa tests (45mpg city/40mpg highway/43mpg combined fuel…
- 10052808Aug 20, 2013Ford: the fuel economy labels on some affective unsold vehicles, will be revised to match fuel economy label to performance on epa tests of 45mpg city/40mpg highway/43mpg…
- 10053065Jun 28, 2013Ford: on some vehicles, the intelligent access remote start will experience diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p025a/u0109, p025a/u0109/p0103, p025a/p0103/p1a0c, as well as stalling…
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid
49 complaintsEngine
17 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
11 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology