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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%)

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Ford C-MAX brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (33%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (40%)

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2017 Ford C-MAX 4dr Hatch

141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

34000 mi

US $1500
Brake warning light on dash. Suspected failed parking brake light switch, but turned out to be a much larger issue. The ABS controller was replaced. 

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2014 Ford C-MAX 4dr Hatch

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

108000 mi

US $100
Replaced rear brakes/rotors 
108000 mi

US $95
Right rear caliper was frozen and causing significant friction/heat to rotor. Caliper replaced with rebuilt part 
124750 mi

US $325
Both front calipers and left rear replaced with Raybestos rebuilt calipers ($115). Replaced front rotors with Carquest Platinum Coated YH200353P ($170) and Front pads with Powerstop Evolution ceramic pads ($21), Rear Pads with Centric Ceramic ($15). Ran FORScan Brake bleed function via Bluetooth OBD2, then manually bled from RR, LR, FR, FL. Then seated pads by 30x hard stops from 30-5 MPH, with 30-45 seconds cooling off between. 

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2014 Ford C-MAX 4dr Hatch

141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

27900 mi

C $800
Replace pads and rear rotors 

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2013 Ford C-MAX 4dr Hatch

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

22400 mi Right rear parking brake cable worn and fraying 
16800 mi ABS wheel sensor needed to be replaced. Warranty item. 

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2013 Ford C-MAX 4dr Hatch

141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

111000 mi

US $900
HCU/ECU [for ABS] replaced, brake flush 
32000 mi

US $950
Complete brake replacement on all four wheels. 
55000 mi

US $700
Rear rotors really bad. Replaced all rotors and pads though. 
72000 mi

US $175
Rear pads and rotors worn with pitting in the rotors. Replace pads DIY, rotors replaced by shop. 
21515 mi

US $130
Brake fluid flush; 5 years since manufacture, preventive maintenance 
48000 mi Replaced brakes and rotors, likely due to regular wear and tear; rotors were thoroughly rusted, 5 years old 
3000 mi The car did not stop after pressing the brake pedal while reversing 
98000 mi

US $670
Replace all 4 brakes and rotors. Technician said the brakes went bad early because the car sat at some point before I bought the car. 

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