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2013 Ford C-MAX repairs by problem area

Engine (16%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (45%)

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

Other (7%)

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2013 Ford C-MAX transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (8%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (67%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Ford C-MAX 4dr Hatch

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

88000 mi vehicle making loud grinding noise on occasion, coming from front driver's side 
66400 mi

US $350
Electric auxiliary transmission pump failed and was replaced 
50000 mi Transmission replaced under warranty 
134000 mi Past few weeks car has sometimes displayed shut down console to conserve battery msg, then it will intermittently need battery jump to start (battery is <3 years old). CEL will appear intermittently. Past 2 days yellow wrench has appeared intermittently. Pulled codes: U3012, P0137, P013A. The P codes refer to O2S, probably a separate issue. TSB 17-0015 for code U3012 with intermittent stalling and CEL is covered under emissions warranty if car were <100k. Repair requires inspection of wiring harness under the HV battery and repair of chafed wire. TSB advises 1.8h of labor and minimal parts. Will take car to dealer to complete repair only if charges are reasonable for 1.8 hour repair. This is advanced for DIY and requires HV gloves for safety, but I am trained to work on HV system and can perform this repair if the dealer will not. 

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2013 Ford C-MAX 4dr Hatch

141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

32000 mi

US $100
Transmission leak; fixed under warranty. Good thing, as it would have been $3,200 
110000 mi

US $6000
New transmission and clutch 
58000 mi New transmission installed. Many 2013 C-Maxes had a bad MG2 bearing causing increasing noise and eventual possible failure. When the noise becomes very noticeable, the trans should be replaced under warranty. The transmission was redesigned for years 2014 on. 
21000 mi Heard noise while driving. Ford replaced CVT transmission to correct the issue. Was initially misdiagnosed as brake rotor and then wheel bearing issue, taking 10 days to correct. 
5000 mi The Central Computer was re-programmed - fuel mileage became better and the car became driveable. 
101000 mi Transmission making noise, replaced Transmission 
208000 mi

US $145
Right half shaft was replaced 
28520 mi Grinding noise heard in the transmission. Noises are still heard after a repair 

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2013 Ford C-MAX Transmission Problems

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