2013 Ford Redundant C-Max Hybrid body problems

Filed Aug 1, 2025 · Body, Electrical · 90,000 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid. The contact stated while driving approximately 15-20 MPH, the steering wheel was wobbly. The contact exited the highway immediately and was able to pull over to the side of the roadway. The contact then pulled into a parking lot and the vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the rear subframe was rusted, causing the control arms to separate. The dealer determined that the rear subframe and connecting parts needed to be replaced. Additionally, the dealer informed the contact that a high voltage wire was chewed on by rodents. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

Filed Oct 9, 2024 · Body, Electrical · 80,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid. The contact stated that upon exiting the vehicle, the driver’s side doors failed to latch closed. The contact also stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to get another driver’s attention, he became aware that the horn was not functioning as needed. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Action Number: RQ19005 (Latches/Locks/Linkages, Structure); but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Sep 19, 2024 · Body · 160,000 miles · KY

The contact owns a 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the hatchback ajar message was displayed. The contact attempted to raise the liftgate; however, the liftgate failed to raise up. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

Filed Nov 12, 2019 · Body · 57,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owned a 2013 ford c-max hybrid. The vehicle was being towed by a 2009 itasa winnebago motor home. While accelerating from a stop sign, the front end of the vehicle separated from the frame. The vehicle was destroyed and towed from the scene. It was discovered that the front end bolts had fractured. The cause of the failure was not determined. Forest city ford (745 us-69, forest city, ia) was notified of the failure. The manufacturer provided case number: cas [xxx], but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 57,000. *tr *js *dl parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Oct 22, 2018 · Body · 81,130 miles · NJ

I went to open the hatch of my 2013 ford cmax hybrid and the latch completely came off. It was dangling by the license plate lights cords. I had to put packing tape on it until I got home. I called the dealer and he said to bring the car in. There is no reason why that part should have came off when I went to lift the hatch open. Then I got the warning light that the hatch was not closed. So I had to figure out how to open up the broken lift in order to get the hatch shut. The car was parked when I went to open the hatch

Filed Jul 15, 2018 · Body, Electrical · 83,000 miles · CA

Car electronics will not shut off. Radio remains on continuously, even with keys removed and doors locked. No chimes to indicate if car is on/off. At other times, car navigation and electronic systems will fail. Failures and non-response can happen while in motion. Radio not turning off after engine off and parked.

Filed Feb 1, 2018 · Body · 46,000 miles · CA

Rear hatchback latch fails to release. Driver can hear the latch motor activating while driving and door unexpectedly opened while driving which could result in ejecting cargo while the vehicle is in motion. After pulling over and closing the hatchback, it fails to re-open, stuck again, and the process starts all over. Dealership says motor and latch system for the hatch-back is faulty and needs replacing, and issued me a rental car for 3-5 days. They said it wasn't safe for me to drive it. Luckily I happen to have an extended warranty however because this is a safety issue I'm reporting it. I've had latch problems with the side doors in the past, however those were fixed after a recall. Side doors have some latching issues that continue but have not opened unexpectedly while driving like the hatchback.

Filed Feb 7, 2017 · Body · 38,000 miles · GA

While driving the door ajar went on. I pulled over and I noticed that the lift gate was opened (on its own) and couldn't close. I visited ford and based on the recall fsa 16s30 I assumed it would be covered since they told me that the lift gate latch was defective. They informed me that the recall only covers all 4 side door latches and the lift gate is not part of it. This is a major safety issue that needs to be addressed,

Filed Nov 29, 2016 · Body, Locks · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford c-max hybrid. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v643000 (latches/locks/linkages). The part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Updated 02/22/2017*ct updated 7/11/18

Filed Oct 26, 2016 · Body · CA · 2 injuries

Drivers side door handle plastic chrome on the inside has come up and cuts your hand. It seems to be a defective handle but since my warranty is up they want to charge me $350 for the handle plus whatever time it takes to replace it. I have put a piece of tape on it for now but it looks terrible.