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Ford C-MAX Problems and Repair Histories
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2013 Ford C-MAX 4dr Hatch
141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| Ford C-MAX in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2013 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 2500 | 0 | battery replaced |
| May | 2013 | 3000 | 0 | a/c didn't work; condenser replaced. |
| Sep | 2013 | 8000 | 0 | sync not recognizing phonebook |
| Ford C-MAX in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2013 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 2000 | 0 | Radio presets went away. Clock time had to be reset every couple days. Had to replace chip when the original one would not accept a reflash. |
| Jun | 2013 | 3000 | 0 | MY FORD SYNC AND NAVIGATION UPDATED. COMPUTER UPGRADE. |
| Sep | 2013 | 5000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford C-MAX in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2012 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 2700 | 0 | Release cable for one of the rear fold-flat seats was defective or missing, so seat wouldn't fold. Dealer replaced cable. |
| Oct | 2013 | 12000 | 0 | Loose trim on handbrake and luggage area cargo tie-downs. |
| Nov | 2013 | 13000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford C-MAX in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 0 | Check fuel filler inlet light came on. Replaced parts. | |
| Jan | 2013 | 3000 | 0 | Returned to dealer for Check Fuel Filler and Check Engine Light |
| Mar | 2013 | 5000 | 0 | Fuel filler inlets parts replaced again. |
| Jun | 2013 | 8000 | 0 | My Ford Touch firmware update to correct system freezes and phone disconnects. Rattles in the front suspension, this is the 3rd time this has been reported to dealer with no successful outcome. |
| Jul | 2013 | 8500 | 0 | MFT upgraded to v3.5.1, took a week to complete the upgrade. Rattles in front suspension remain unresolved. Dealer to replace sway-bar bushings. |
| Aug | 2013 | 9000 | 0 | Relashed PCMs for improved fuel economy. |
| Sep | 2013 | 9000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford C-MAX in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 0 | The Instrument Panel created a slow drain on the 12VDC battery causing the car to require being jump started in the morning. The dealership replaced the IP and installed a new 12VDC battery to correct the issue. | |
| May | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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