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Chart based on 22 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
11000 mi
GPS was not tracking properly
43000 mi
Fairly common issue it seems. There is a service bulletin for it. The Sync infotainment system keeps rebooting and doesn't load. The disables the audio, nav, phone and backup camera when it does.
31000 mi
US $1800
Failed aux cabin heater. Vehicle had no heat or defrost while under electric mode.
14000 mi
Replaced module controlling the charge indicator ring.
2000 mi
Cruise control non-functional. Disassembled steering column to locate defective part, which was not in stock.
2000 mi
Defective cruise control module successfully replaced.
10200 mi
Electrical system "nervous breakdown" rippled through entire vehicle. Multiple components damaged and replaced. Every repair led to another code and part to be ordered. Still not back on the road after 3.5 weeks.
19000 mi
US $28
Two fuses that power the 12-volt jacks burned out and needed to be replaced. Surprisingly, these were not covered by the warranty, so I paid out of pocket.
8000 mi
Navigation system not placing vehicle on map in proper location. Placement on map was 100 to 500 feet off from actual location. Dealer reprogrammed GPS and applied updates.
23000 mi
Telematics unit not communicating with Ford, therefore no MyFord Mobile access to vehicle. Dealer was instructed by Ford to flash the telematics unit. Unit unresponsive. Dealer had to order part and vehicle will have to return for installation. Warranty service.
25000 mi
Telematics unit was not communicating with Ford. Needed replacement to allow for remote control activities.
Front turn signal replaced. Dealer has to remove fender.
20200 mi
Auto wipers failed to work properly
13000 mi
Tire pressure light was on - they indicated it was due to colder weather although one tire was a little low
66000 mi
US $1800
Main screen was no longer displaying hybrid information - was told computer needed replaced. Took them many days, once they received parts, to "program" the computer.
12000 mi
Ford issued a customer service bulletin to check the 12 Volt battery. On our c-max they replaced the battery.
17000 mi
Gas gauge not working correctly.
26000 mi
found loose pin in plug on body control board which would cause the gas gauge to read low.
17200 mi
Drivers door was not shutting off MFT other doors were ok just not drivers door
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