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2015 Ford C-MAX Electrical system Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
16%of 56 total for the year
Median mileage
38,173miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the electrical system of the 2015 Ford C-MAX, 16% of the 56 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,173 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

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.

“Vehicle is not holding EV now/later modes causing unexpected battery usage and fuel consumption. An example is traveling highway speeds (70-75 MPH); vehicle will unexpectedly switch into auto mode and revert from gas/hybrid performance to electric/battery only performance which is reduced power and response again at highway speeds. This is not always the case as I have found this to happen before I enter the highway and can adjust my drive accordingly. …”

NHTSA complaint #11031986, filed 2017-10, 38,173 miles

“When parking or stoping, turning the key off, removing the key the engine will keep running. This was reported to Ford under warranties. This is easy to catch in a closed garage but impossible to detect outside (no noise when walking away from car) 6 times in the last 3 years.”

NHTSA complaint #11344265, filed 2020-08, 38,167 miles

“Charging cord overheated and melted at the plug. Recall in place on this item, but Ford specifically mentions in recall to ensure charging cord is plugged in to dedicated and undamaged/non corroded outlet (it was-until after event) and not attached to an extension cord (it was not).”

NHTSA complaint #11170728, filed 2019-01, 30,200 miles

“I am filing a formal safety complaint regarding NHTSA Recall 25V695 / Ford Recall 25S49 on my 2015 Ford C-MAX (VIN: 1FAD*************). Ford Motor Company’s recall notice dated October 2025 states that the rearview backup camera may display a blank or distorted image, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford further confirms that parts are not available and that there is no estimated timeline for repair. Due to this acknowledged safety defect, my vehicle was removed from service on October 14, 2025 following a rearview camera inspection. …”

NHTSA complaint #11706588, filed 2025-12

“Ford 2015 CMax Energi with 41,000 miles. I was driving on a 2 Lane Highway coming to a stoplight and had to press the brakes firmly to avoid an accident at which time my 2015 CMax Energi abruptly stopped w a growling noise,. The dashboard lit up like Christmas. I observed The ABS system/ABS module failure/malfunctioned lights. 2015 C Max Energi was available for inspection when I brought it to the dealership and verified it was ABS Module that had malfunctioned. I was told by the dealership for my safety and others not to drive the car. Sawgrass Ford retained my car for repairs. …”

NHTSA complaint #11636375, filed 2025-01

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2018220%
201717%
2016313%
2015916%
20142025%
20135127%

Other parts of the 2015 Ford C-MAX

Back-over prevention (rear camera)
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2015 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology