2013 Ford C-MAX Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 4%of 187 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 66,550miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the brakes of the 2013 Ford C-MAX, 4% of the 187 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,550 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Anytime I break or let off the gas and there is a bump or a steel plate in the road my car slides. This has been happening or 3 years now. When it rains and ita wet outside its even worse. I have brand new tires on and it still happens.”
NHTSA complaint #11124345, filed 2018-09, 72,000 miles“While driving on the highway, a warning light came on instructing me to pull over to the side of the road and stop. When I did pulled over, I set the gearshift in park mode, and turned off the car. I restarted the car and didn't have any more problems that day. Subsequently, I noticed that while driving down the road the engine ( both electric and gasoline) shut off suddenly and I lost all power momentarily, then turned on as if nothing was wrong. …”
NHTSA complaint #10704268, filed 2015-04, 60,000 miles“Today, I was parked on the side of the road in a residential area with the engine turned off. I checked my phone, answered a text, and then started the car. As soon as I started the car, the car rolled backward - even when I had my foot completely pressed very hard on the brake pedal (I panicked because having my foot on the brake did not prevent me from rolling backward). The car did not stop rolling backward until I hit the cement barrier on the curb, because it prevented me from continuing to roll backward. I was then able to put the car in drive and then I drove off. …”
NHTSA complaint #10983787, filed 2017-05, 63,000 miles“I've had multiple incidences of a bucking forward of my car when braking on rough road or braking and turning right when there may be uneven road or pothole near rear tires. I've brought it for servicing , they are stumped but have suggested may involve ABS. Recently, my ABS light went on, indicating my system turned itself off. I waited 2 hours to be told that something wrong with sensor back tire which is reading that its going 250mph. They have to order part, I have to wait another 2hrs for the repair and was told it would cost me $200 as its not part of powertrain warranty. …”
NHTSA complaint #10836949, filed 2016-02, 20,000 miles“Turned the car on in a parking lot and saw the check engine light was on. Had totally lost power steering and acceleration, and braking was extremely difficult. Rolled down the parking lot and was able to stop the car with the parking brake and turn it off. Turned it back on and the power steering and brakes and accelerator were back. Drove the car home and tried turning it on and off a few more times. Power steering seems to be completely gone. Check engine light is on.”
NHTSA complaint #11406320, filed 2021-04, 76,600 milesBrakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Ford C-MAX
51 complaintsSteering
39 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
37 complaintsOther or unknown
26 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Ford C-MAX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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