2016 Ford C-Max Energi electrical system problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2016 Ford C-Max Energi — 41% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2016 Ford C-Max Energi. The contact stated that while charging the hybrid battery, the battery stopped charging after 15-16 minutes. The contact stated that the battery could only be charged for 15-16 minutes at a time. The contact stated that there was a red triangle warning…”
filed Jul 1, 2025
“The contact owns a 2016 Ford C-Max Energi. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the contact attempted to honk at another vehicle, but the horn failed to respond while depressed. The contact stated that the horn occasionally responded while depressed. The vehicle was taken to an independent…”
filed Jul 11, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Certain 2014-2020 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines 3G Telematics Control Unit to 4G Upgrade Kit REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT Program Terms & Urgency / Expiration Date: Program extension until July 31, 2023. Service…
21B09 S2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 12, 2023Some 2016 MKS, 2016-2017 Navigator, 2016-2018 F150/Focus/CMAX/Edge/Fiesta/MKX/ Transit Connect/Mustang, 2017-2018 Continental/Fusion/MKZ, 2017-2019 Explorer, 2016-2019…
TSB 20-2255 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 6, 2020SSM 48619 - Various Vehicles - Perimeter Alarm Armed And Original Vehicle Keys Cannot Be Accessed to Enter Vehicle - CAN Protection Strategy Some 2013-2016 Model Year Vehicles may exhibit a concern in which the…
SSM 48619 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 9, 2020Some 2013 2017 C-MAX Energi, 2017 2018 C-MAX Hybrid, 2013 2020 Fusion Energi and 2017-2020 Fusion/MKZ Hybrid vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with any of the following diagnostic…
SSM 48301 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 1, 2019Some 2012-2018 Focus Electric, 2013-2017 C-Max Energi, and 2013-2019 Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) may exhibit the high voltage (HV) battery failing to charge while connected to the second…
TSB 18-2373 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 12, 2018
Electrical System problems in other C-Max Energi years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 C-Max Energi | 16 | 53% |
| 2013 C-Max Energi | 19 | 38% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Ford C-Max Energi
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.