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2015 Ford C-Max driver assistance problems

11 complaints (19% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.

owner complaints
11
of this car's complaints
19%
crashes
1
recalls
1

Which part fails

  • Warnings
    1
  • Sensing system: camera
    1
  • Rearview system braking
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Ford C-Max driver assistance problems in other years

2013201420152016

Related recalls

Back over prevention: sensing system: cameraReported October 13, 2025 · 1,448,655 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Risk
A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on October 25, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Mustang owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA9. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on on October 14, 2025.

Recall number 25V695000 · Recall details

What 2015 Ford C-Max owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 3, 2026 · Driver assistance · HI

The contact owns a 2015 Ford C-Max. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. While reversing, the rear-view camera failed to display an image. An unknown message was displayed. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available.

Filed Oct 23, 2026 · Driver assistance · 45,000 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2015 Ford C-Max. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in reverse(R), the rear-view camera intermittently operated. The vehicle reversed and the back over prevention screen unexpectedly went blank. The failure was a recurring failure. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.

Filed Oct 7, 2026 · Driver assistance · 71,833 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2015 Ford C-Max. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera image was blank or black, and the image became permanently inverted. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that there would be a cost for the diagnostic test. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by phone. The failure mileage was 71,833.

Filed Oct 2, 2026 · Driver assistance · 140,000 miles · VA · crash

The contact owns a 2015 Ford C-Max. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while shifted into reverse(R), the rear-view camera displayed an upside-down image. The contact stated that while reversing, the vehicle crashed into an object, causing a dent to the driver’s side rear bumper. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

Filed Aug 21, 2026 · Driver assistance · OK

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Filed Aug 21, 2026 · Driver assistance · CA

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Filed Aug 12, 2026 · Driver assistance · PA

The contact owns a 2015 Ford C-MAX. The contact stated that while seated inside the vehicle and attempting to start the vehicle, the rear-view camera displayed a blinking screen with the message “Camera not Available. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V695000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Filed Aug 6, 2026 · Driver assistance · SC

The contact owns a 2015 Ford C-Max. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Filed May 15, 2026 · Driver assistance · CA

The contact owns a 2015 Ford C-Max. The contact stated that the rearview camera became inoperable. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact received the recall notification letter related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number. 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention). The local dealer was contacted, who referred him to the manufacturer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jul 17, 2025 · Driver assistance · IL

There has been no accident yet but this is a safety hazard. My vehicle is under 100,000 miles and the part should be replaced by the dealership. The rear cross traffic assistance sensor may be damaged. It just stopped working this week.

Questions about the 2015 Ford C-Max driver assistance

Does the 2015 Ford C-Max have driver assistance problems?

Owners have filed 11 complaints about the driver assistance of the 2015 Ford C-Max, 19% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 2015 Ford C-Max driver assistance problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 2015 Ford C-Max driver assistance?

Yes, 1 recall: 25V695000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

Other 2015 Ford C-Max problems

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