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Fuel systemPart report

2016 Ford C-MAX Fuel system Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
4%of 24 total for the year
Median mileage
36,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the fuel system of the 2016 Ford C-MAX, 4% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,000 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.

“Intermittent inability to control speed. Finally got an error code of p2112 (throttle actuator control system) while in motion and vibration because the battery does not engage properly”

NHTSA complaint #11111214, filed 2018-07, 36,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2018110%
201717%
201614%
201547%
201434%
201363%

Other parts of the 2016 Ford C-MAX

Back-over prevention (rear camera)
7 complaints
Other or unknown
6 complaints
Electrical system
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 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.

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