Back Over Prevention Problems of Ford C-max

Ford C-max owners have reported 25 back over prevention related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common back over prevention problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's back over prevention (17 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's rearview system braking (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Back Over Prevention related problems of Ford C-max


Recently reported Back Over Prevention problems of Ford C-max

The Back Over Prevention problem

The contact owns a 2015 Ford C-max energi. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rearview camera became inoperable. The contact stated that the rearview camera image failed to function properly, and the image appeared upside down.   Read details...

The Rearview System Braking problem

There has been no accident yet but this is a safety hazard. My vehicle is under 100,000 miles and the part should be replaced by the dealership. The rear cross traffic assistance sensor may be damaged. It just stopped working this week.   Read details...

The Sensing System Camera problem

See attached document for complaint. Nhtsa safety recall 25v695 to whom it may concern, in August 2025 we took our 2016 cmax into the Ford dealer we purchased it from to have the check out the back-up camera that was not working and have a service done. They charges us $225.   Read details...

The Warnings problem

My vehicle fails to properly turn off after it has been put into park. As a result, I believe the regular battery is being drained at an alarming rate. If my vehicle sits overnight 8-10 hours, it is very likely that the battery will be dead and the car doors will not open.   Read details...




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