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Ford C-MAX repairs by problem area

Engine (15%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (9%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (46%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)

Other (7%)

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Ford C-MAX body repair cost distribution

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$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (6%)

< $100 (94%)

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Chart based on 31 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2017 Ford C-MAX 4dr Hatch

141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Plug-in Hybrid CVT FWD

400 mi Headliner torn at new car delivery. 
2000 mi Headliner was replaced, but sun visor was improperly installed, so headliner re-repaired. Driver's side rear door does not latch properly. Locking latch does not always catch. Adjusted. 
8000 mi New headliner is pulling away from the center sealing console trim again, exposing the same ragged edge area. 

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2015 Ford C-MAX 4dr Hatch

141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Plug-in Hybrid CVT FWD

18550 mi Replaced a couple of plastic fasteners holding a wind deflector to the left rocker panel that was consequently loose. 

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2014 Ford C-MAX 4dr Hatch

141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Plug-in Hybrid CVT FWD

23000 mi Recall service to address a lock issue, original work completed in February. Dealer broke a trim piece when reinstalling door panels. Trim piece was back ordered and didn't arrive until months later. Vehicle returned to dealer for installation of new trim piece. 
3000 mi steering wheel cover broken. part ordered and replaced. 

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2014 Ford C-MAX 4dr Hatch

141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

12500 mi Replace dash trim Replaced front seat cover 

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2013 Ford C-MAX 4dr Hatch

141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Plug-in Hybrid CVT FWD

12700 mi

US $4
Issue: Rattle coming from the passenger side A-pillar. Repair: I removed the washer fluid bottle and used HVAC tape to tape down the washer lines that go up the A-pillar to the rear wiper. 5 minute repair. 
13000 mi Sunroof Shade became detached 
38000 mi Dealer had scratched driver's window and outside window trim performing door latch recall. Window and trim replaced. 

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2013 Ford C-MAX 4dr Hatch

141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

93200 mi Carpet came unglued from rear hatch/back of rear folding seats - dealer glued back on (this is the 4th time they have reglued it for me). 
31000 mi Assess driver door misalignment. Dealer sent photos to Ford. 
24070 mi The mechanic tried to adjust a rear window trim panel that was improperly installed at the factory. It's still imperfect, but I think the whistle is gone. 
31000 mi

US $120
Driver's seat left side bolster collapsed. Replaced foam 
24200 mi

US $50
Floor carpet reattached. 
18000 mi Carpeting in cargo area behind rear seats was loose. Dealer used spray trim adhesive to re-glue loose pieces back in place. 
30000 mi Carpet trim inside fell off the folding rear seats in the trunk/hatchback area. I guess they glued them back on. There was a service bulletin. I also took the car in for a recall. 
29000 mi Carpet on rear of rear seats fell off and needed to be re-glued. 
37800 mi Headliner showed water stains. Dealer sealed the windshield and roof seams, and replaced the headliner. 
8000 mi Door seal wasn't put in right when the car was built. 
12300 mi Power liftgate does not close all the way on its own. 
30200 mi Door handle tray was loose. Carpet peeled off from cargo area. 
10000 mi SIgnificant body flex causes the doors to creak almost continuously. The dealer claims to have repaired this by lubricating the door seals, but the problem is not resolved. The doors creak as much as before the repair visit. 
17300 mi

US $331
Metal speaker cover on the top center of the dash rattles constantly because it's loose. Carpet in the cargo area separated from the plastic flaps that fold down when the rear seats are folded flat. The adhesive holding the carpet has separated from the plastic. 
6800 mi

US $44
Paint defect reported to Ford. Photos taken. Waiting for approval to repair under warranty. 
9700 mi Brought in to complete the paint work, they had the car 17 days (scheduled for 3). Not completed successfully, and I will not be taking it back. DON'T BUY THE TRI-COAT METALLIC WHITE PAINT, it's a nightmare (and expensive) to repair. 
20000 mi carpet needed to be reglued in the back storage area 
33000 mi Carpet started to come off in the rear. The carpet is glued to the rear panels in some places, and the glue lost its bond to the plastic panels. Simple fix, just had to re-glue the carpet. 
23900 mi Passenger door panel loose. Replaced door card 
11500 mi Loose trim on handbrake and luggage area cargo tie-downs. 
28520 mi Dash board rattles 
28000 mi Floor ambient lighting inop rear driver's side, rear vent vane broken. 
29400 mi

US $16
Persistent body rattle, dealer unable to locate/repair. 
31000 mi Dealer unable to locate rattle, but acknowledged there is one. Second dealer to look at car, turned over to Ford customer service. 

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2013 Ford C-MAX 4-door

4-cylinder CVT 2WD

32000 mi interior panel of the rear passenger door (door handle, etc) came apart from the external door panel. I think the plastic pins that hold them together broke. Dealer fixed it under original warranty, but it required two trips. carpet in the trunk lost its adhesion to the floor/back of seats. Dealer glued it back on under warranty. 
35200 mi rubber door seal was ripped and missing on driver's door 

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