Vehicle Speed Control Problems of Ford C-max

Ford C-max owners have reported 19 vehicle speed control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common vehicle speed control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle speed control (15 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's car accelerates on its own (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Vehicle Speed Control related problems of Ford C-max


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of Ford C-max

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

Summary of safety issue the vehicle repeatedly experiences sudden loss of propulsion while driving, accompanied by a “stop safely now” warning message and various other dashboard warnings .   Read details...

The Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

2015 Ford C-max. Consumer writes in regards to unintended acceleration. The consumer stated upon allowing the vehicle to drift into the garage, without depressing the gas, the vehicle lurched forward ramming into the inner wall. While reversing directly after the incident, the lurched backwards.   Read details...

The Cruise Control problem

Tl the contact owned a 2016 Ford C-max. While driving 60 mph, the cruise control failed to disengage, which resulted in a crash. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was towed to the insurance company's tow yard and declared a total loss.   Read details...

The Throttle problem

The vehicle accelerate on its own accord, despite no foot or pressure to the accelerator, even going uphill and including after braking. For example, ona flat road, I stepped on the brakes and began to decelerate, I released the brake and the vehicle immediately began to accelerate forward at a   Read details...




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