There have been 10 safety recalls for the Ford C-max. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Ford C-max.
a damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'park' position. either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2013 Ford C-max, 2014 Ford C-max, 2015 Ford C-max, 2016 Ford C-max, 2017 Ford C-max, 2018 Ford C-max, 2015 Ford Edge, 2016 Ford Edge, 2017 Ford Edge, 2018 Ford Edge, 2013 Ford Escape, 2014 Ford Escape, 2015 Ford Escape, 2016 Ford Escape, 2017 Ford Escape, 2018 Ford Escape, 2019 Ford Escape, 2013 Ford Fusion, 2014 Ford Fusion, 2015 Ford Fusion, 2016 Ford Fusion, 2013 Ford Transit Connect, 2014 Ford Transit Connect, 2015 Ford Transit Connect, 2016 Ford Transit Connect, 2017 Ford Transit Connect, 2018 Ford Transit Connect, 2019 Ford Transit Connect, 2020 Ford Transit Connect, 2021 Ford Transit Connect |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) |
| Recall Summary: ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 escape, 2013-2018 c-max, 2013-2016 fusion, 2013-2021 transit connect, and 2015-2018 edge vehicles. the bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
a door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2013 Ford C-max, 2014 Ford C-max, 2015 Ford C-max, 2013 Ford Escape, 2014 Ford Escape, 2015 Ford Escape, 2011 Ford Fiesta, 2012 Ford Fiesta, 2013 Ford Fiesta, 2014 Ford Fiesta, 2012 Ford Focus, 2013 Ford Focus, 2014 Ford Focus, 2015 Ford Focus, 2013 Ford Fusion, 2014 Ford Fusion, 2015 Ford Mustang, 2014 Ford Transit Connect, 2015 Ford Transit Connect, 2016 Ford Transit Connect, 2015 Lincoln MKC, 2013 Lincoln MKZ, 2014 Lincoln MKZ |
| Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
| Recall Summary: ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 fiesta, 2013-2014 fusion, 2015 mustang, 2013-2015 escape and c-max, 2012-2015 focus, 2014-2016 transit connect, 2013-2014 lincoln mkz, and 2015 mkc vehicles.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
an overheated cord can increase the risk of a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2013 Ford C-max, 2014 Ford C-max, 2015 Ford C-max, 2012 Ford Focus Electric, 2013 Ford Focus Electric, 2014 Ford Focus Electric, 2015 Ford Focus Electric, 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid, 2014 Ford Fusion Hybrid, 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid |
| Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL |
| Recall Summary: ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 120v convenience charge cords that were supplied with and sold for use with 2013-2015 ford c-max energi and fusion energi vehicles and 2012-2015 ford focus electric vehicles.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Improperly welded apron joints may reduce the front-end structural integrity of the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2016 Ford C-max, 2016 Ford Focus |
| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Recall Summary: Ford motor company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 focus and c-max vehicles. The floor pan may have improperly welded left-hand apron joints. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2013 Ford C-max, 2014 Ford C-max, 2015 Ford C-max, 2013 Ford Escape, 2014 Ford Escape, 2015 Ford Escape, 2012 Ford Focus, 2013 Ford Focus, 2014 Ford Focus, 2015 Ford Focus, 2015 Ford Mustang, 2014 Ford Transit Connect, 2015 Ford Transit Connect, 2016 Ford Transit Connect, 2015 Lincoln MKC |
| Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
| Recall Summary: Ford motor company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Ford focus, 2013-2015 Ford escape and Ford c-max, 2015 Lincoln mkc and Ford mustang, and 2014-2016 Ford transit connect vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the engine does not turn off as expected, someone could move the transmission shifter out of park and the vehicle may move unintentionally, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2015 Ford C-max, 2015 Ford Escape, 2015 Ford Focus |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION |
| Recall Summary: Ford motor company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford escape vehicles manufactured April 1, 2014, to June 12, 2015, Ford focus vehicles manufactured June 17, 2014, to June 12, 2015, and Ford c-max vehicles manufactured April 22, 2014, to June 12, 2015.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The short circuits could cause the frontal air bags, side curtain air bags and the seat belt pretensioners to not function as intended when needed, increasing the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2013 Ford C-max, 2014 Ford C-max, 2013 Ford Escape, 2014 Ford Escape, 2013 Ford Fusion, 2014 Ford Fusion, 2013 Lincoln MKZ, 2014 Lincoln MKZ |
| Component: AIR BAGS |
| Recall Summary: Ford motor company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford c-max vehicles manufactured January 19, 2012, to November 21, 2013; Ford fusion vehicles manufactured February 3, 2012, to August 24, 2013; Ford escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, to November 1, 2013; and Lincoln ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The incorrectly manufactured steering gears may cause impaired steering, including the loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2014 Ford C-max, 2014 Ford Focus |
| Component: STEERING |
| Recall Summary: Ford motor company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 focus and c-max vehicles manufactured August 8, 2014, to August 15, 2014. The affected vehicles may have steering gears that were incorrectly assembled. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the side-curtain rollover air bag is delayed in deploying in certain rollover circumstances, the risk of injury to the passengers is increased.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2013 Ford C-max, 2014 Ford C-max, 2013 Ford Escape, 2014 Ford Escape |
| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE |
| Recall Summary: Ford motor company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 c-max, and escape vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the restraint control module (rcm) may have errors in the programming software which may result in a delayed deployment of the side-curtain rollover air bag. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The back of the subject seats may become loose or lean while driving and potentially increase the risk of injury in certain crashes.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2013 Ford C-max, 2014 Ford C-max, 2013 Ford Escape, 2014 Ford Escape, 2013 Ford Fusion, 2014 Ford Fusion, 2013 Lincoln MKZ, 2014 Lincoln MKZ |
| Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER |
| Recall Summary: Ford motor company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford fusion and Lincoln mkz vehicles manufactured August 15, 2012, through September 10, 2013, 2013-2014 Ford escape vehicles manufactured June 5, 2012, through August 12, 2013, and 2013-2014 Ford c-max vehicles manufactured from ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Jun. 10, 2022 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl) | 2,925,968 |
| Jun. 8, 2020 | Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch | 2,147,323 |
| Sep. 10, 2018 | Equipment:electrical | 49,197 |
| Jan. 24, 2017 | Structure:body | 17 |
| Sep. 6, 2016 | Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch | 2,046,297 |
| Jul. 8, 2015 | Electrical System:ignition | 374,781 |
| Sep. 26, 2014 | Air Bag | 746,842 |
| Aug. 22, 2014 | Steering | 508 |
| May. 7, 2014 | Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module | 594,785 |
| Apr. 2, 2014 | Seats:front Assembly:recliner | 43,135 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2018 Ford C-max | 1 |
| 2017 Ford C-max | 1 |
| 2016 Ford C-max | 2 |
| 2015 Ford C-max | 5 |
| 2014 Ford C-max | 8 |
| 2013 Ford C-max | 7 |