2018 Ford C-Max technical service bulletins
61 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2018 Ford C-Max.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Advance Notice – Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines...
- Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless...
- This article supersedes TSB 24-2165 to update the TSB Service Procedure
- Illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018,...
- While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal...
- This article supersedes TSB 21-2175 to update the TSB Service Procedure
- All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code
- The Service Awareness Newsletter is an informal communication that contains information that may not be...
- Thumping/rubbing or grinding noise coming from the transmission
- Some 2017-2022 Ford/Lincoln customers may experience a notification in the...
- Been the result of a differential or transfer shaft bearing failure and the transmission can be...
- Some 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2018 C-MAX, 2014-2019 Escape, 2014-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge...
- This article supersedes TSB 21-2236 to update the models and year affected
- Some 2017-2018 Focus/MKX/C-MAX, 2017-2019 MKC/Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2017-2020 Fusion/MKZ/Continental, 2017-2022...
- Condition where the navigation voice prompts are inoperative after a SYNC map update
- Illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018,...
- Blank screen or other various SYNC symptoms only when the vehicle is in transport mode
- Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Fusion/MKZ, 2013-2021 Escape, 2015-2018 Focus, 2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2021...
- Some 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2018 C-MAX, 2013-2019 Escape, 2014-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge...
- Vehicle Hotspot feature not enabled on this vehicle when attempting to enter the Hotspot menu
- Concern where the radio will revert to an AM or FM station after the vehicle's ignition has been turned...
- Some 2016 MKS, 2016-2017 Navigator, 2016-2018 F150/Focus/CMAX/Edge/Fiesta/MKX/ Transit Connect/Mustang,...
- Volume control unresponsive from the Front Control Interface Module (FCIM) and steering volume controls...
- Inoperative remote start with a 'Vehicle Failed To Start' message when using MyFord Mobile/Ford...
- Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Escape/Fusion/MKZ, 2015-2018 Focus,2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2020...
- Some customers may experience a notification in the FordPass and/or LincolnWay apps that indicates their...
- Ssm 48619
- 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Fusion Hybrid/MKZ Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a MIL with Diagnostic Trouble...
- Illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018,...
- Map displayed on the left half of the SYNC screen with no other information/soft buttons present after...
- Distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface
- For Ford and Lincoln vehicles that require positive or negative battery terminal replacement, it is not...
- Various Performance Related concerns such as Display Operation, Navigation, Voice Recognition, Phone...
- Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P013A stored in the...
- On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission it is imperative that the converter pilot hub be...
- Poor A/C performance/improper climate function and/or a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P06A0 in the...
- Inability to program and/or no electrical power after installation of a service part body control module...
- Multiple drivability or electrical concerns with one or more diagnostic trouble codes, being the most...
- Illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P04B5. This may be due to inadvertent actuation of the...
- Customer perceived concern of a FDIM screen flicker during transitions between day/night mode and/or...
- Some 2012-2019 Vehicles may require repairs to the Smartlink system
- Concern of not able to program and/or no electrical power after installation of a service part Body...
- Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2019 Escape/Fusion/MKZ, 2015-2018 Focus, 2015-2019 Edge/F150/MKC/Mustang,...
- 2013 2018 C-Max, Fusion, and MKZ Hybrid vehicles using SOBDM-C module connectors do not require...
- Android Auto Preference menu selection is not present after an update to version 3.0 software
- Illuminated MIL with DTC P013A in the Powertrain Control Module(PCM). This may be due to an exhaust system...
- Various Performance Related concerns such as Display Operation, Navigation, Voice Recognition, Phone...
- Various 2016-2018 vehicles with SYNC 3 may experience a touch screen that does not respond to any input
- Intermittent blue or black screen
- Replacing the original equipment SYNC/Navigation system with either an aftermarket SYNC/Navigation kit or...
- Illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018,...
- Some 2013-2017 C-MAX Energi, 2013-2018 Fusion Energi, 2013-2018 C-MAX/Fusion Hybrid/MKZ Hybrid may exhibit...
- Fuel door opening delay longer than 15 sec or unable to open condition without refueling system or fuel...
- The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with...
- Water stained headliner after the vehicle has experienced a water leak from areas such as the roof opening...
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