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2013 Ford C-MAX Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
26about this part
Share
14%of 187 total for the year
Median mileage
75,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2013 Ford C-MAX, 14% of the 187 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The liftgate and latch should have been on the recall list and/or listed on the extended warranty but is not currently on the lists. Ford corporate refused to repair the vehicle at their expense and still has not reimbursed me for the expense. The liftgate opened unexpectedly and without warning on a few occasions: 1. The liftgate opened while I was driving on the freeway at 45 miles per hour. 2. The liftgate opened while I was driving on the street at 25 miles per hour. 3. …”

NHTSA complaint #11311854, filed 2020-02, 43,990 miles

“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

“Purchased 2013 cmax used from a car dealer with 39,000 miles on it in 2018. Been driving it for 1.5 years- now has 58,000 miles.. Suddenly warning red triangle appeared with audio alert to stop the car immediately. I was driving on I-95 in the middle lane at 60 MPH. Could feel the car had lost power, able to get to breakdown lane and had the car towed-to dealership. They found nothing wrong. Car returned to me- second incident 3 days later, while turning into shopping center, again, felt the car lose power, red triangle/warning. Stalled in lot- it was a sunday. …”

NHTSA complaint #11243162, filed 2019-08, 58,000 miles

“The 120 volt connivence charge corg provided with the vehicle may overheat. Ford motor company will modify or replace the with a new charge cord that helps prevent the overheating and a possible fire. Almost 2 years after this recall Ford has not notified me of a repair. The local dealership does not aknowledge theie involvement in this recall and feins ignorance and no willingness to find out any resulation.”

NHTSA complaint #11310188, filed 2020-02, 85,000 miles

“Oem electric charger (a separate mechanism not a part of the vehicle) caught fire upon plugging it into a socket (same charger, same socket has been used for over 3 years)”

NHTSA complaint #10992964, filed 2017-06, 78,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2018110%
2017427%
2016625%
2015814%
20141924%
20132614%

Other parts of the 2013 Ford C-MAX

Electrical system
51 complaints
Steering
39 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
37 complaints
Engine
16 complaints
Body and structure
13 complaints
Brakes
8 complaints
Vehicle speed control
8 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Air bags
4 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Wheels
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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