general problems of the 2013 Ford C-max

Two problems related to back over prevention have been reported for the 2013 Ford C-max. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Ford C-max based on all problems reported for the 2013 C-max.

1 Back Over Prevention problem

Failure Date: 05/15/2025

The contact owns a 2013 Ford C-max hybrid. The contact stated that while in reverse, the rearview camera failed to display a rearview image, potentially compromising the back over prevention system. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The rearview camera warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 25v695000 (back over prevention), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 230,000.

2 Back Over Prevention problem

Failure Date: 07/04/2023

The contact owns a 2013 Ford C-max energi. The contact stated while reversing, the back over prevention camera displayed the image upside down. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 144,000.


Other Back Over Prevention related problems of the 2013 Ford C-max

Warnings problems
2
Back Over Prevention problems
2
Sensing System Camera problems
1


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