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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%)

Chart based on 307 repairs.
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Ford C-MAX other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (12%)

< $100 (88%)

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Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2014 Ford C-MAX 4dr Hatch

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

64000 mi Replaced Wheel stud on the new wheel hub that had been replaced 6 months prior due to another broken wheel stud. My opinion is that the shop used an air gun and overtightened the lug nut. Asked they Please use a torque wrench this time and they said that they did but I checked with my own torque wrench and it had been overtightened again 
88000 mi Dealer has consistently over-torqued wheel bolts and in process of me swtiching summer tires to winters, was unable to get lugs off of wheel they had removed/reinstalled as part of a previous repair. Broke a NAPA 1/2" to 3/8" adapter with my 1/2" breaker bar 

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2014 Ford C-MAX 4dr Hatch

141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

18000 mi One of the rear hatch's struts came loose when opening the hatch. Upon closing, the strut was forced out the top of the hinge, causing damage to paint, trim, and the hatch panel itself. The strut was replaced on this trip, not the damage. 
10000 mi Rear passenger seat-belt harness lockup problems. 

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2013 Ford C-MAX 4dr Hatch

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

126000 mi TSB to replace door latches to prevent doors from opening by themselves. 
117000 mi

US $62
Rear seat belt buckle assembly clip was broken resulting in red button to remain outside of housing. 

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2013 Ford C-MAX 4dr Hatch

141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

300 mi lock for hatch back had failed. So hatch would not open and close with foot,with key fob or with inside button. Dealership on the second visit replaced the latch and solved the problem 
93000 mi

US $200
Owner's spouse ripped the rear handle apart. Owner purchased a replacement handle, painted it to match, and installed the replacement. 
2500 mi Returned to dealer for Check Fuel Filler and Check Engine Light 
79000 mi

US $290
Broken wheel stud. Had to replace entire wheel hub to fix. This is an odd and expensive repair for a simple problem 
43500 mi Recall on door latches that may fail. Door latches replaced. 
8000 mi Liftgate does not close all the way when it closes by itself. 
10000 mi Power liftgate does not close all the way on its own. 
18000 mi Car had engine oil change on 12/10/15. On 12/15/15 car was returned to dealer because splash shield fell down while driving. 
23000 mi Tail gate would not release properly. Needed adjustment. Side door latch replacement done at same time. 
11000 mi rear hatch was not operating properly. 
32240 mi Two transmission, engine extracted three times, oil leaks, undetermined vibrations and noises, loud AC unit, unacceptable fuel economy, stereo doesn't work, dashboard lamp flash, GPS doesn't work. It was a continuous list of problems. 
29000 mi Release cable for one of the rear fold-flat seats was defective or missing, so seat wouldn't fold. Dealer replaced cable. 
56000 mi Recall of door latch 
800 mi Rear hatch is out of alignment due to motor fault and parts have been ordered. 

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Ford C-MAX Other Problems

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