2013 Ford C-Max technical service bulletins

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

• Oct 27, 2026 Service bulletinSpecial Field Action 26L03 Certain 2013-2024 Model Year California Emissions-Certified Vehicles...
• Feb 24, 2026 Service bulletinFord and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless...
• Oct 10, 2024 Service bulletinWhile performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal...
• Apr 24, 2024 Service bulletinAll accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code
• Oct 25, 2022 Service bulletinThumping/rubbing or grinding noise coming from the transmission
• Aug 3, 2022 Service bulletinSome 2013-2017 C-MAX Energi, 2013-2018 Focus battery electric vehicle (BEV), 2013-2020 Fusion plug-in...
• Jun 21, 2022 Service bulletinSome 2013-2017 C-MAX Energi, 2013-2018 Focus battery electric vehicle (BEV), 2013-2020 Fusion plug-in...
• May 24, 2022 Service bulletin12 volt battery drain symptoms when the customer uses non-Ford/Lincoln phone applications as an alternate...
• May 4, 2022 Service bulletinBeen the result of a differential or transfer shaft bearing failure and the transmission can be...
• Apr 26, 2022 Service bulletinSome 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2018 C-MAX, 2014-2019 Escape, 2014-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge...
• Mar 21, 2022 Service bulletinThis article supersedes TSB 21-2236 to update the models and year affected
• Nov 4, 2021 Service bulletinVarious 2012-2015 vehicles equipped with a 3G modem may experience a lack of 3G modem performance
• Jul 22, 2021 Service bulletinSome 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Fusion/MKZ, 2013-2021 Escape, 2015-2018 Focus, 2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2021...
• Mar 10, 2021 Service bulletinSome 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2018 C-MAX, 2013-2019 Escape, 2014-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge...
• Jun 30, 2020 Service bulletinThumping/rubbing or grinding noise coming from the transmission
• May 29, 2020 Service bulletinInoperative remote start with a 'Vehicle Failed To Start' message when using MyFord Mobile/Ford...
• May 18, 2020 Service bulletinSome 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Escape/Fusion/MKZ, 2015-2018 Focus,2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2020...
• Feb 28, 2020 Service bulletin2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Fusion Hybrid/MKZ Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a MIL with Diagnostic Trouble...
• Jan 10, 2020 Service bulletinThumping/rubbing or grinding noise coming from the transmission
• Aug 9, 2019 Service bulletinDistorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface
• Aug 7, 2019 Service bulletinFor Ford and Lincoln vehicles that require positive or negative battery terminal replacement, it is not...
• Jun 28, 2019 Service bulletinIlluminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P1450, P0456, P0457,...
• May 10, 2019 Service bulletinOn vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission it is imperative that the converter pilot hub be...
• Apr 26, 2019 Service bulletinPoor A/C performance/improper climate function and/or a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P06A0 in the...
• Feb 6, 2019 Service bulletinMultiple drivability or electrical concerns with one or more diagnostic trouble codes, being the most...
• Jan 24, 2019 Service bulletinIlluminated MIL with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P04B5. This may be due to inadvertent actuation of the...
• Jan 17, 2019 Service bulletinSome 2012-2019 Vehicles may require repairs to the Smartlink system
• Dec 4, 2018 Service bulletinSome 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2019 Escape/Fusion/MKZ, 2015-2018 Focus, 2015-2019 Edge/F150/MKC/Mustang,...
• Nov 6, 2018 Service bulletin2013  2018 C-Max, Fusion, and MKZ Hybrid vehicles using SOBDM-C module connectors do not require...
• Oct 31, 2018 Service bulletinThumping/rubbing or grinding noise coming from the transmission
• Sep 18, 2018 Service bulletinIlluminated MIL with DTC P0C27 and/or P0C28. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
• Jul 20, 2018 Service bulletinDischarged battery, inoperative remote features via MyFord Mobile app, incomplete user authorization...
• Mar 30, 2018 Service bulletinReplacing the original equipment SYNC/Navigation system with either an aftermarket SYNC/Navigation kit or...
• Mar 29, 2018 Service bulletinDischarged battery, inoperative remote features via MyFord Mobile app, incomplete user authorization...
• Mar 15, 2018 Service bulletinInoperative remote features via My Ford Mobile app, discharged battery, incomplete user authorization...
• Mar 5, 2018 Service bulletinSome 2013-2017 C-MAX Energi, 2013-2018 Fusion Energi, 2013-2018 C-MAX/Fusion Hybrid/MKZ Hybrid may exhibit...
• Mar 5, 2018 Service bulletinHigh voltage (HV) battery failing to charge while connected to the Delphi 120 volt electric vehicle...
• Feb 14, 2018 Service bulletin2010-2018 various vehicles equipped with SYNC or SYNC 3 may not function when attempting to find or use...
• Jan 10, 2018 Service bulletinThe Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with...
• Nov 3, 2017 Service bulletinWater stained headliner after the vehicle has experienced a water leak from areas such as the roof opening...
• Apr 26, 2017 Service bulletinWrong part in the box for the BCM (base 14A068)
• Apr 26, 2017 Service bulletinIlluminated MIL with DTC U1030 after module reprogramming is performed on the powertrain control module...
• Apr 13, 2017 Service bulletinThumping/rubbing or grinding noise coming from the transmission
• Mar 20, 2017 Service bulletinSome 2013 c-max vehicles may exhibit the inability to configure the ABS module during the pmi process...
• Mar 14, 2017 Service bulletinSome 2013-2017 c-max/fusion energi and 2017 c-max/fusion/mkz hybrid vehicles may exhibit an illuminated...
• Feb 17, 2017 Service bulletinSome 2013-2016 c-max energi vehicles may exhibit an intermittent stall/no crank with a stop safely now...
• Jan 11, 2017 Service bulletinThe EV range after fully charging a 2012-2016 focus electric, 2013-2016 c-max/fusion energi may vary after...
• Jan 10, 2017 Service bulletinTo help differentiate engine oil leaks from other possible sources, a new white-colored fluorescent engine...
• Dec 5, 2016 Service bulletinCertain 2015 model year mkc and mkz vehicles equipped with the reserve equipment group, and certain...
• Dec 1, 2016 Service bulletinSome 2013-2014 c-max energi vehicles may exhibit a concern with a discharged 12 volt battery
• Nov 17, 2016 Service bulletinSome 2010-2016 epas equipped vehicles may exhibit steering related noises
• Nov 11, 2016 Service bulletinSome 2013-2017 focus/c-max vehicles exhibit a frayed/cut short appearance at the front edge of the...
• Oct 5, 2016 Service bulletinIntermittent stall/no crank with a stop safely now warning message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC)...
• Sep 30, 2016 Service bulletinConcern where the safety belt retractor webbing does not extract from the stowed position or exhibits...
• Sep 29, 2016 Service bulletin2013-2017
• Sep 21, 2016 Service bulletinThe Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic...
• Aug 12, 2016 Service bulletinSome 2013-2016 fusion, mkz, and 2013-2015 c-max vehicles equipped with an HF35 transmission and built on...
• Jun 6, 2016 Service bulletin2013-2016 focus/c-max - remote keyless entry (RKE) programing concerns
• May 13, 2016 Service bulletinSiri eyes free functional issues using bluetooth and apple ios 9.2 and 9.2.1
• May 5, 2016 Service bulletinRemove water or moisture before removing the sobdmc fuse cover
• Mar 1, 2016 Service bulletinOnline automotive service information system for March 2016
• Aug 13, 2015 Service bulletinFord: 2013-2015 c-max and 2013-2016 escape equipped with leather seating may experience cracks in driver...
• Jul 1, 2015 Service bulletinFord: no service action is recommended for this condition
• Jun 1, 2015 Service bulletinSummary to be provided on a future date.
• May 1, 2015 Service bulletinFord/lincoln: on some vehicles, after module programming procedure or other routine service has been...
• Jan 9, 2015 Service bulletinFord: some 2013-2015 ford c-max, 2013-2015 ford escape, and 2012-2014 ford focus equipped with my ford...
• Dec 1, 2014 Service bulletinFord: when moving power seats rearward or forward, grinding, squealing, binding and/or a popping noise is...
• Sep 24, 2014 Service bulletinFord/lincoln: noises coming from transmission like grinding, rubbing thumping and present in gear ranges...
• Sep 1, 2014 Service bulletinFord: once vehicle has set for a while, body control module (BCM) goes to deep sleep mode, dimmer setting...
• Sep 1, 2014 Service bulletinFord: clock fails to be set unless front control display interface module fcdim) has date set first and...
• May 1, 2014 Service bulletinLincoln/ford: an investigation by engineers is being done due to discharge from 12 volt battery and...
• May 1, 2014 Service bulletinFord: when changing stations on radio, the display screen, intermittently, fails to reflect station change...
• Apr 25, 2014 Service bulletinFord/lincoln: the damper housing to transmission case joint, there is a fluid leak caused by an adherence...
• Apr 25, 2014 Service bulletinFord/lincoln: due to an adherence failure of rtv sealant, there is a transmission fluid leakage, in some...
• Apr 23, 2014 Service bulletinFord: the front door (left or right) fails to operate due to an intermittent ia smart unlock function
• Apr 11, 2014 Service bulletinFord/lincoln: when cause of illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) has been repaired, diagnostic...
• Apr 10, 2014 Service bulletinFord: when vehicle is traveling 65 km/h or below, there is an air condition (a/c)compressor noise, inside...
• Apr 9, 2014 Service bulletinFord: the instrument panel will illuminate, on some hybrid/energi vehicles, service engine soon light or...
• Apr 8, 2014 Service bulletinFord: in message center, a false liftgate ajar warning indicator, may illuminate
• Mar 1, 2014 Service bulletinFord: some model vehicles manual for powertrain control/emission diagnostic (pc/ed) has been updated...
• Mar 1, 2014 Service bulletinFord: some vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B1D06:15 after the replacement of the body...
• Feb 1, 2014 Service bulletinFord: diagnostic trouble code (DTC) 01594 is set in body control module (BCM) and no other codes, after...
• Feb 1, 2014 Service bulletinFord: a possible chafing of wiring harness near driver/passenger front seat frame and through lift gate,...
• Feb 1, 2014 Service bulletinFord: when the oil maintenance on, in display message center, vehicle gas engine continuously run and...