2014 Ford C-MAX Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 80 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2014 Ford C-MAX, 3% of the 80 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,000 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.
“Wrench light came on meaning contact dealer asap about powertrain issue. I had noticed a few days earlier it seemed to not be switching between electric and engine as well or smoothly when driving. When stationary, the display screen for radio would not come on when getting into the car. Instead it gives message turning off to conserve battery. Car has been well maintained and is at 78000 miles. Took to dealer. Cannot find issue. Codes it is throwing are for battery but they both test good. They reset codes and we went to pick it up. Now key fobs won't work unless the car is turned on. …”
NHTSA complaint #11032161, filed 2017-10, 78,000 miles“Excessive torque is too easily applied to the wheels when taking off from a stop causing unexpected traction loss and tire spin even under light acceleration, especially when turning. When driving at speed while passing or otherwise using close to or full power (in a straight line), the car will suddenly pull to one side or the other unexpectedly. Any necessary steering correction causes the car to pull to the opposite side and often causes the car to wander across the lane back and forth as I try to maintain control. …”
NHTSA complaint #10789796, filed 2015-11, 20,000 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 | 3% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2014 Ford C-MAX
20 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
9 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Ford C-MAX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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