10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
26,923 miles

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2015 Ford C-Max electrical problems

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2015 Ford C-Max Owner Comments

problem #6

Nov 152024

C-Max

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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. Sawgrass Ford as well as family and friends stated that my safety and the safety of others were at risk because of the obvious reliability of brake failure. Brake failure could lead to death to me and anyone else on the roads/highway. The problem has been reproduced and confirmed by the dealer@ Sawgrass Ford Sunrise Florida. The vehicle and the component has been inspected by the dealership because it was repaired once the part, which took about 2 1/2 months due to parts being backorder from Ford Corporation. Ford has MANY previous ABS MODULE recalls on several of their MODELS, but the CMax Energi isn-??t due to it not being a popular car. I-??ve researched through the Internet and forums and found that this is a common problem for the CMax Energi. I retained the damaged parts and have them enclosed w photo of damaged parts and the box that contained the new parts. Additionally, when the brakes were applied the car lurch and jerked, and additionally, there was the -??smelling of electrical burning -?? Bright red warning lights. AAA was called an immediately was towed to the dealership around mid November. Dealership got in touch with me November 23 and ordered the part FV672C219. At that time I was told that the part would not be available and it was on backorder. Ford corporation 800-392-3673 and confirmed b/o

- Sunrise, FL, USA

problem #5

Dec 222021

C-Max

  • miles
120 v0lt charger overheated now the unit will not charge the car same as the recalled units on 2013, 2014, 2015 my unit is a 2015 and local dealer says it is not covered why is this

- Bothell, WA, USA

problem #4

Apr 012019

C-Max 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 55,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Ford C-max. The contact stated that while driving in non-eco mode, the vehicle failed to maintain highway speeds and decelerated independently. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer origin located at 6400 N 51st ave, glendale, AZ 85301, and was diagnosed with a defective transmission. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 55,000.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #3

Aug 052020

C-Max

  • 38,167 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

problem #2

Jan 072019

C-Max

  • 30,200 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).

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

problem #1

Jul 102017

C-Max

  • 38,173 miles
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. Additionally, this happens in ev now mode which holds the electric engine to prevent gas use at all but the system will inadvertently switch to the auto mode. Condition is extremely sporadic and difficult to replicate most times will happen without throwing a check engine light code. Fortunately I do have a few instances where a code was thrown and I was able to have the dealer take a look and make some warranty repairs none of which have resolved the issue as it still comes back in the same random form. Attached are the several dealer visits to address the concern and after several visits, the transmission pump module seems to be a repeat issue. Unfortunately not sure if this is the cause of the modes not holding as it should.

- Concord, NC, USA

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