2013 Ford C-MAX Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 187 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 2013 Ford C-MAX, 1% of the 187 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,750 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.
“On 4-1-2015, at approximately 1pm, while traveling west on highway 702 in pierce county washington in moderate to heavy rain I switched the windshield wipers from intermittent to the low continuous speed. Anticipating the heavy wash from an oncoming fully loaded logging truck I switched the wipers to the high speed and the wipers froze in place just as I reached the logging truck. Fortunately they restarted when I switched them back to the low continuous speed. I contacted the dealer, korum Ford in puyallup, wa and arranged for a service call the next day 4-2-2015. …”
NHTSA complaint #10712518, filed 2015-04, 17,500 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Ford C-Max. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH in the rain, the windshield wipers became inoperable, and the headlights inadvertently turned off. The contact stated that the horn would beep independently but failed to operate while depressed. Additionally, the heater and A/C unit became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. …”
NHTSA complaint #11497421, filed 2022-12, 110,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10164508Aug 9, 2019Some 2010-2020 vehicles may exhibit distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface. This is caused by hydrofluoric acid which is used in…
- 10204994Mar 1, 2016Online automotive service information system for March 2016
- 10057834Jul 1, 2015Ford: no service action is recommended for this condition. Please use at your discretion. Various 2010-2015 vehicles may experience a turbulence noise, similar to an helicopter…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): 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 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsExterior lighting
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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