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Chart based on 7 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
23000 mi
The plug-in charging system had several modules which failed and needed to be replaced. It was covered under warranty.
2000 mi
Main cooling fan bearings were going out. Main cooling fan replaced.
5500 mi
Cooling fan noise has returned. Problem not yet resolved.
8000 mi
Squeeky cooling fan as it spins down from low operating speed.
88000 mi
Hybrid battery range dropped from 20+ miles/full charge during spring, to 16 miles/full charge in the summer, now down to 12/miles in Nov @ 40 degrees F. Previous winters showed a slight ranged decrease down to 18-ish. Yellow wrench investigated to show many MIL codes. Tech connected a loose harness cable which fixed all the MIL codes. Tech did extensive testing with Ford engineering to end up saying this was a normal battery aging
We spun the drive wheels going up hill on a gravel road. After we pushed it out, I noticed the yellow engine light was on.rnFord said it was not a problem unless the yellow light blinked.rnFord fixed a recall on the car at the same time.
18700 mi
CEL blinking and running rough when gas engine on. Dealer said "defective coil" relating to 1st cylinder. Replaced under warranty.
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