2017 Ford C-MAXService bulletins
2017 Ford C-MAX Technical Service Bulletins
118 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2017 Ford C-MAX. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.
- 10095154Jan 10, 2017Engine. To help differentiate engine oil leaks from other possible sources, a new white-colored fluorescent engine oil dye is available. Workshop manual (wsm), section 303-00 has been revised to reference the new white-colored dye. The new white fluorescent dye provides a distinct white glow to identify engine oil leaks. The new white fluorescent dye requires a pure uv diagnostic inspection lamp. The white-colored…
- 10094763Dec 23, 2016Equipment. Some 2017 fusion hev/phev, c-max hev/phev, and mkz hev vehicles may exhibit an illuminated mil with dtc p0071 and/or degraded hvac performance in automatic mode only with an ambient temperature reading of 50 degrees f displayed in the message center. If after performing normal pinpoint test diagnosis, a component failure is not identified, do not continue with further diagnosis or part replacement.
- 10094778Dec 14, 2016Equipment. Certain 2016-2017 model year c-max and fusion energi vehicles - reprogram powertrain control module.
- 10095991Nov 11, 2016Body and structure. Some 2013-2017 focus/c-max vehicles exhibit a frayed/cut short appearance at the front edge of the headliner near the windshield. This is a normal characteristic of the headliner and no repairs should be attempted. On 5 door focus(hatchback) the exposed edge at the rear lift gate area may be due the hem lip out of position (bent) pulling the weather strip out of position, exposing the edge.
- 10091003Oct 26, 2016Tires. Setting the correct tire inflation pressure is an important step in the pre-delivery process and during routine maintenance intervals. Recent customer clinics revealed that most every vehicle in the clinics had the tire pressures set incorrectly. Tire pressures from the factory are not set to the correct specification. Maintaining the correct tire pressure is key to the ride characteristics of the vehicle and…
- 10090990Oct 26, 2016Equipment. Some 2016-2017 ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with sync 3 and navigation may exhibit a condition in which the siriusxm traffic listing is not loading but all remaining travel link features operate properly. Siriusxm traffic is only available on vehicles equipped with navigation, only in select markets and requires an active subscription to siriusxm traffic information. If siriusxm traffic will not load attempt…
- 10109079Sep 30, 2016Seat belts. Some vehicles may have a concern where the safety belt retractor webbing does not extract from the stowed position or exhibits excessive pressure on the occupant during use. This may be due to a normal condition which happens when the seatbelt retracts at a high rate of speed. The Workshop Manual, Section 501-20A General Procedures has been updated with a locked seatbelt retractor releasing procedure.
- 10109076Sep 29, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. 2013-2017 Fusion, MKZ and C-Max Hybrid and Energi vehicles equipped with HF35 eCVT transaxles may have literature published that lists either a 2.56 or 2.57 axle ratio. For service and parts ordering purposes, both are the same. The difference in the displayed ratio originates from rounding differences between systems which results in the discrepancy.
- 10109070Sep 21, 2016Engine cooling, Engine. The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate when reading these PIDs and cannot display quickly enough to validate a concern. The PCM automatically monitors these inputs more accurately and will set diagnostic trouble codes…
- 10109069Sep 19, 2016Equipment, Engine. Some 2016 Model Year Fusion, MKZ and C-MAX Hybrid Electric Vehicles(HEV) vehicles equipped with 2.0L DOHC Gas/Electric engines may exhibit MIL On with Diagnostic Trouble Code P0137(O2 Sensor Circuit Low Voltage (Bank 1 Sensor 2) in Powertrain Control Module(PCM) memory and U3003 (Battery Voltage) in Battery Energy Control Module(BECM) memory due to low battery voltage.
- 10109067Sep 19, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. Some 2016-2017 Escape, MKC, Fiesta, F150, Expedition, Navigator, Mustang, Transit, Focus, C-Max, MKX, Taurus, MKS, Flex, MKT, and Edge and 2017 Explorer, Fusion, MKZ, Super Duty, Transit Connect and Continental vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 might exhibit a blank screen or other various SYNC symptoms only when the vehicle is in Transport mode. Engineering is aware of this possibility and it is considered normal due…
- 10109084Sep 9, 2016Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Certain 2016-2017 Model Year C-MAX and Fusion Energi Vehicles - Reprogram Powertrain Control Module
- 10109058Sep 8, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. Some 2017 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 and navigation may exhibit a condition in which the SiriusXM Traffic Listing is not loading but all remaining Travel Link features operate properly. SiriusXM Traffic is only available on vehicles equipped with navigation, only in select markets and requires an active subscription to SiriusXM Traffic information. If SiriusXM Traffic will not load attempt the…
- 10109056Sep 5, 2016Brakes, Wheels. Some 2017 Focus and C-Max vehicles built on or after 8/1/2016 may exhibit a growl or rubbing noise from the wheel assembly after pre-delivery inspection has been performed to remove the brake rotor covers. This may be due to the brake caliper spring becoming dislodged and rubbing the wheel. The Brake Rotor Cover Removal Process on PTS states tools are not to be used when tearing/removing the rotor covers which…
- 10092578Aug 30, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Certain 2016-2017 model year c-max and fusion energi vehicles - reprogram powertrain control module.
- 10092555Aug 18, 2016Electrical system, Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Some 2015-2017 focus/c-max/escape vehicles equipped with one touch up feature. The 2016-2017 workshop manual section 501-11 was updated 8/2016 with revised diagnostics, the 2015 wsm updates will follow later. Refer to the 2016-2017 wsm revised diagnostics for any of the following concerns: one-touch up feature is inoperative, window door glass does not travel fully to either open/closed position,and window bounces…
- 10091267Jul 1, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. Some 2016-2017 ford/lincoln vehicles with sync 3 may see a navigation fault message appear on the map on the home screen or a system lock up when the phone is connected. Applink maybe inoperative, or the system may perform random reboots during an ignition cycle with the phone connected. Determine if the customer has an android phone with the baseball application mlb.com at bat installed.
- 10091230Jul 1, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. Some 2016-2017 vehicles equipped with sync 3 may experience the following concerns; the gps not tracking the vehicle position correctly, the vehicle location arrow icon spinning in circles on the navigation screen or a spinning compass on non-navigation vehicles. Perform the following procedure to resolve. Enter bezel diagnostics per work shop manual (wsm) section 415-00. Select testing settings from the menu…
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.