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2014 Ford C-MAX repairs by problem area
Engine (14%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (6%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (47%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (8%)
Chart based on 49 repairs.
2014 Ford C-MAX repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (3%)
$100 - $499 (15%)
< $100 (77%)
Chart based on 39 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2014 Ford C-MAX 4dr Hatch
141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Plug-in Hybrid CVT FWD
| Ford C-MAX in Minnesota, United States Jun 2015 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jul 201843000 mi | Fairly common issue it seems. There is a service bulletin for it. The Sync infotainment system keeps rebooting and doesn't load. The disables the audio, nav, phone and backup camera when it does. | ||
| Ford C-MAX in Maine, United States Oct 2014 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Nov 20145800 mi | Some kind of national recall for a pump | ||
| Ford C-MAX in New Jersey, United States Mar 2014 - Feb 2016 | |||
| Nov 201523000 mi | The plug-in charging system had several modules which failed and needed to be replaced. It was covered under warranty. | ||
| Ford C-MAX in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201831000 miUS $1800 | Failed aux cabin heater. Vehicle had no heat or defrost while under electric mode. | ||
| Ford C-MAX in California, United States Jul 2014 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Sep 20143000 mi | steering wheel cover broken. part ordered and replaced. | ||
| Ford C-MAX in Maryland, United States Oct 2014 - Feb 2022 | |||
| May 201611000 mi | GPS was not tracking properly | ||
| Ford C-MAX in New York, United States Apr 2018 - Dec 2022 | |||
| May 201864000 mi | Replaced Wheel stud on the new wheel hub that had been replaced 6 months prior due to another broken wheel stud. My opinion is that the shop used an air gun and overtightened the lug nut. Asked they Please use a torque wrench this time and they said that they did but I checked with my own torque wrench and it had been overtightened again | ||
| Dec 201988000 mi | Hybrid battery range dropped from 20+ miles/full charge during spring, to 16 miles/full charge in the summer, now down to 12/miles in Nov @ 40 degrees F. Previous winters showed a slight ranged decrease down to 18-ish. Yellow wrench investigated to show many MIL codes. Tech connected a loose harness cable which fixed all the MIL codes. Tech did extensive testing with Ford engineering to end up saying this was a normal battery aging Dealer has consistently over-torqued wheel bolts and in process of me swtiching summer tires to winters, was unable to get lugs off of wheel they had removed/reinstalled as part of a previous repair. Broke a NAPA 1/2" to 3/8" adapter with my 1/2" breaker bar | ||
| May 2021108000 miUS $100 | Replaced rear brakes/rotors | ||
| Jul 2021108000 miUS $95 | Right rear caliper was frozen and causing significant friction/heat to rotor. Caliper replaced with rebuilt part | ||
| Jul 2022120434 miUS $85 | Humming/Grinding from rear of car. Dealer tested and found one wheel hub with excessive play and other humming. Replaced both rear wheel hubs under extended warranty. | ||
| Aug 2022124750 miUS $325 | Both front calipers and left rear replaced with Raybestos rebuilt calipers ($115). Replaced front rotors with Carquest Platinum Coated YH200353P ($170) and Front pads with Powerstop Evolution ceramic pads ($21), Rear Pads with Centric Ceramic ($15). Ran FORScan Brake bleed function via Bluetooth OBD2, then manually bled from RR, LR, FR, FL. Then seated pads by 30x hard stops from 30-5 MPH, with 30-45 seconds cooling off between. | ||
| Oct 2022125000 miUS $175 | Car was riding very rough and uncomfortable so I replaced Rear Shocks (FCS 346041) and front struts (FCS 337019L / FCS 337019R). Took for f*cking ever to remove the strut from the steering knuckle on the right and the process, moved the right CV shaft out of allowed sway to create a noise when reassembled. Ended up having to replace that as well, vs going through all the hassle of rebuilding it. Due to significant difficulty getting the front right strut out of the steering knuckle, the CV half shaft was moved out of acceptable sway angle and started making noise once reassembled. Had to replace vs spend significant time rebuilding | ||
| Ford C-MAX in Washington, United States Jun 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 20142000 mi | Main cooling fan bearings were going out. Main cooling fan replaced. | ||
| Apr 20155500 mi | Cooling fan noise has returned. Problem not yet resolved. | ||
| Jul 20158000 mi | Navigation system not placing vehicle on map in proper location. Placement on map was 100 to 500 feet off from actual location. Dealer reprogrammed GPS and applied updates. Squeeky cooling fan as it spins down from low operating speed. | ||
| Jun 201723000 mi | Telematics unit not communicating with Ford, therefore no MyFord Mobile access to vehicle. Dealer was instructed by Ford to flash the telematics unit. Unit unresponsive. Dealer had to order part and vehicle will have to return for installation. Warranty service. Recall service to address a lock issue, original work completed in February. Dealer broke a trim piece when reinstalling door panels. Trim piece was back ordered and didn't arrive until months later. Vehicle returned to dealer for installation of new trim piece. | ||
| Aug 201725000 mi | Telematics unit was not communicating with Ford. Needed replacement to allow for remote control activities. | ||
| Ford C-MAX in Virginia, United States Aug 2014 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Dec 201514000 mi | Replaced module controlling the charge indicator ring. | ||
| Ford C-MAX in Texas, United States Aug 2014 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Dec 20142000 mi | Cruise control non-functional. Disassembled steering column to locate defective part, which was not in stock. | ||
| Feb 20152000 mi | Defective cruise control module successfully replaced. | ||
| Apr 201610200 mi | Electrical system "nervous breakdown" rippled through entire vehicle. Multiple components damaged and replaced. Every repair led to another code and part to be ordered. Still not back on the road after 3.5 weeks. | ||
| Jun 201719000 miUS $28 | "Check Engine" light came on, and dealer said I shouldn't drive the car for fear of ruining the transmission. Transmission fluid pump needed replacement. Two fuses that power the 12-volt jacks burned out and needed to be replaced. Surprisingly, these were not covered by the warranty, so I paid out of pocket. | ||
2014 Ford C-MAX 4dr Hatch
141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| Ford C-MAX in Florida, United States Feb 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 201617200 mi | Drivers door was not shutting off MFT other doors were ok just not drivers door | ||
| Mar 201830000 mi | MFT problems | ||
| May 201831000 miUS $160 | replaced battery 5 years old | ||
| Ford C-MAX in Colorado, United States Jun 2020 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 202060000 miUS $200 | The 12 volt battery was worn out. | ||
| Ford C-MAX in Ontario, Canada Jul 2018 - May 2022 | |||
| Nov 202127900 miC $75 | Replace pads and rear rotors replace turn signal | ||
| Jan 202228520 miC $75 | Front turn signal replaced. Dealer has to remove fender. | ||
| Ford C-MAX in Kentucky, United States Jul 2015 - Oct 2021 | |||
| Oct 201512500 mi | Replace dash trim Replaced front seat cover | ||
| Feb 201617000 mi | Gas gauge not working correctly. | ||
| Sep 201626000 mi | found loose pin in plug on body control board which would cause the gas gauge to read low. | ||
| Jul 201735000 mi | Replace RH control arm | ||
| Ford C-MAX in Florida, United States Feb 2015 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Jun 201512000 mi | Ford issued a customer service bulletin to check the 12 Volt battery. On our c-max they replaced the battery. | ||
| Ford C-MAX in Maryland, United States Jun 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 201513000 mi | Tire pressure light was on - they indicated it was due to colder weather although one tire was a little low | ||
| Apr 202266000 miUS $1800 | Main screen was no longer displaying hybrid information - was told computer needed replaced. Took them many days, once they received parts, to "program" the computer. | ||
| Ford C-MAX in Texas, United States Jun 2014 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Jun 201510000 mi | Rear passenger seat-belt harness lockup problems. | ||
| Ford C-MAX in Minnesota, United States Sep 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 20156000 mi | We spun the drive wheels going up hill on a gravel road. After we pushed it out, I noticed the yellow engine light was on.rnFord said it was not a problem unless the yellow light blinked.rnFord fixed a recall on the car at the same time. | ||
| Ford C-MAX in Texas, United States Mar 2014 - May 2016 | |||
| May 201618000 mi | One of the rear hatch's struts came loose when opening the hatch. Upon closing, the strut was forced out the top of the hinge, causing damage to paint, trim, and the hatch panel itself. The strut was replaced on this trip, not the damage. | ||
| Ford C-MAX in California, United States Feb 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 201620200 mi | Auto wipers failed to work properly | ||
| Ford C-MAX in Florida, United States Mar 2015 - Sep 2017 | |||
| May 201618700 mi | CEL blinking and running rough when gas engine on. Dealer said "defective coil" relating to 1st cylinder. Replaced under warranty. Dealer noted that CV boot was torn during routine oil change. Replaced entire axle under warranty. Great dealership; good they caught it before problems were experienced! | ||
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