2013 Ford C-Max engine problems

Filed Feb 28, 2026 · Brakes, Electrical · ID

I took it to the Ford dealership and they diagnosed it as having a parasitic draw from the 12 V battery when the car is shut down so when you go to get into the car if the battery is dead, they will fix it for $425 however, this problem was a recall in 2013 and my car did have a recall done to it. However, the issue is still going on therefore I feel as though the customer should not be charged. My car broke down going up the canyon and it told me to pull over safely, which I did going up the hill, but it was on an exit and it was a dangerous situation as I could not even turn on my flashers. This has been a known issue with the Ford C max since 2013 and since their software program then did not correct the problem and now they want to update the software why should the cost come from the Consumer?

Filed Sep 29, 2025 · Engine · IL

Engine light came on. Mechanic said 2 codes showed up. One for low coolant, another for engine misfiring. The misfiring code had come on several times in past and spark plugs were replaced. Upon inspection was told the engine block is cracked due to faulty design. I will need a new engine!

Filed Dec 14, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · 110,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford C-Max. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH in the rain, the windshield wipers became inoperable, and the headlights inadvertently turned off. The contact stated that the horn would beep independently but failed to operate while depressed. Additionally, the heater and A/C unit became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle also failed to start. The contact had to jump start the vehicle on several occasions. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

Filed Sep 20, 2022 · Engine · FL

Vehicle engine light remain on forcing the vehicle to only operate in engine mode. Vehicle is a plug in hybrid vehicle and because of the engine light will not switch back to plug in or hybrid mode. Vehicle is available to inspection upon request.

Filed Jan 13, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · 125,000 miles · CA

Car will stall and brakes and steering lock up. This has occurred in when pulling into traffic. It always occurs when on a hill. Very dangerous but ford denies any problems. It has occurred since 2014. Last time was as below

Filed Nov 14, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 71,114 miles · MO

I was driving on the highway and the car stalled. Warning light came on that says, stop safely now. The car completely lost power on the highway. I was lucky because that put me in a dangerous situation. Finally got it towed to the dealership and module-engine control. Pcm get too hot and the ignition switch. The car has been in at the dealership since 10.14.20 and has not been fixed and there still is not eta. Part is on backorder. This car has been tag a lemon and it should not be able to be sold. I didn't know this prior to purchasing the vehicle.

Filed Jun 24, 2020 · Engine · 104,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford c-max the contact stated that after her husband drove the vehicle for an hour, the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The contact was then informed that an unknown module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to crown ford (247 sunrise hwy, lynbrook, ny 11563, (516) 825-8300) to be diagnosed. The mechanic confirmed that an unknown module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted however, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 17,000. *bf consumer stated recall was expired.

Filed Jun 9, 2020 · Acceleration, Engine · 80,000 miles · DC

While driving, the car stalled and displayed a message that said to slow down and pull over safely. The driver was not able to accelerate. There were no other warning signs prior. This was particularly dangerous because it occurred while driving on a highway.

Filed Dec 3, 2018 · Engine, Transmission · 180,000 miles · CA

I was driving on the freeway and all of the sudden my car lost power and a "stop safetly now" warning popped up on my speedometer. I managed to get to side of the freeway and stopped the car. I looking online for a solution and I read that I can turn on and off the car a couple times and that will fix it. I read there was the same issue with the ford focus electric vehicles and there was a recall to replace a defective part. The ford c-max has the same issue but was never issued a recall. This is a very dangerous issue since it has happened twice while on the freeway and I have a sudden loss of power and acceleration. Ford should issue the recall to the c-max as for the "stop safetly now" issue on their electric vehicles.

Filed Sep 9, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · FL

The battery 12v is unexpectedly discharged via the tcu module (modem) gm5z-14g229-bd. The driver can not start the car. The battery was replaced about 8 months ago the mentioned problem remained. The dealer did not comply with tsb 16-0157 and did not replace the defective part. Ford does not see the possibility of repairing the problem. Module number gm5z-14g229-bd.I already had problems twice. Once in the parking lot in front of the house and once at work.