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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 307 repairs.
Ford C-MAX transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (65%)
Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2017 Ford C-MAX 4dr Hatch
141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Plug-in Hybrid CVT FWD
| 60000 mi US $120 |
Two fluid seals on the transmission cooler line needed replacement |
2014 Ford C-MAX 4dr Hatch
141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Plug-in Hybrid CVT FWD
| 19000 mi US $28 |
"Check Engine" light came on, and dealer said I shouldn't drive the car for fear of ruining the transmission. Transmission fluid pump needed replacement. |
| 125000 mi US $175 |
Due to significant difficulty getting the front right strut out of the steering knuckle, the CV half shaft was moved out of acceptable sway angle and started making noise once reassembled. Had to replace vs spend significant time rebuilding |
| 5800 mi | Some kind of national recall for a pump |
2014 Ford C-MAX 4dr Hatch
141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 18700 mi | Dealer noted that CV boot was torn during routine oil change. Replaced entire axle under warranty. Great dealership; good they caught it before problems were experienced! |
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. |
2013 Ford C-MAX 4dr Hatch
141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 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. |
| 110000 mi US $6000 |
New transmission and clutch |
| 5000 mi | The Central Computer was re-programmed - fuel mileage became better and the car became driveable. |
| 32000 mi US $100 |
Transmission leak; fixed under warranty. Good thing, as it would have been $3,200 |
| 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. |
| 28520 mi | Grinding noise heard in the transmission. Noises are still heard after a repair |
| 101000 mi | Transmission making noise, replaced Transmission |
| 208000 mi US $145 |
Right half shaft was replaced |
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