2013 Ford C-Max vs 2013 Ford Taurus
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2013 Ford C-Max | 2013 Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 187 | 581 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 88 | 94 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 20 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 40 | 20–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 69,489 mi | 85,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford C-Max | Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 39 | 293 |
| Electrical System | 51 | 57 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 96 |
| Engine | 16 | 69 |
| Power Train | 37 | 44 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 18 |
| Suspension | 1 | 25 |
| Structure | 13 | 12 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 11 | 59 |
| Steering problems | 11 | 63 |
| Stalling | 10 | 61 |
| Won’t start | 9 | 14 |
| Battery drain | 9 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 6 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 20 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 12 |
2013 Ford C-Max
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.