2013 Ford C-MAX Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 9%of 187 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,557miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the engine of the 2013 Ford C-MAX, 9% of the 187 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,557 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“Under normal operating conditions, my husband bumped the ignition key with his knee and the car turned off. He quickly figured out what had happened and pulled over and restarted it and we continued on.”
NHTSA complaint #10596907, filed 2014-06, 16,800 miles“We stopped at a stop sign before taking a left turn on to texas 77, when I started the gas motor failed to start but the electric carried us forward to the center line. A warring came up a triangle with ! Tell us to stop but of course we were on the center line. An 18 wheeler was coming fast behind us and was able to pass on the wrong side of the road as no cars were coming. Could have been a mayor accident. I have but told by Ford dealer that the gas motor which cycles off did not start. This is the second time this has happened.. As of today they can't find anything wrong. …”
NHTSA complaint #10694302, filed 2015-03, 6,000 miles“While driving, the car stalled and displayed a message that said to slow down and pull over safely. The driver was not able to accelerate. There were no other warning signs prior. This was particularly dangerous because it occurred while driving on a highway.”
NHTSA complaint #11328027, filed 2020-06, 80,000 miles“Car will stall and brakes and steering lock up. This has occurred in when pulling into traffic. It always occurs when on a hill. Very dangerous but Ford denies any problems. It has occurred since 2014. Last time was as below”
NHTSA complaint #11387933, filed 2021-01, 125,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10156874Feb 6, 2019Some 2013-2019 Fusion/MKZ and 2013-2018 C-Max vehicles with 2.0L HEV/PHEV engine may exhibit multiple drivability or electrical concerns with one or more diagnostic trouble…
- 10095154Jan 10, 2017To help differentiate engine oil leaks from other possible sources, a new white-colored fluorescent engine oil dye is available. Workshop manual (wsm), section 303-00 has been…
- 10109070Sep 21, 2016The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to…
- 10074788Jun 1, 2015Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10055572Feb 1, 2014Ford: diagnostic trouble code (dtc) 01594 is set in body control module (bcm) and no other codes, after remote starting and with a start stall symptom, within 20 seconds. Model…
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Ford C-MAX
51 complaintsSteering
39 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
37 complaintsOther or unknown
26 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsBrakes
8 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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