2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid engine problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid. The contact stated while driving on three occasions at approximately 30-55 MPH, several unknown warning lights were flashing. The message to shift to park(P) was flashing. The vehicle was shifted to park, and the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. The…”
filed Dec 10, 2024
“The contact owns a 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would shut-off without warning. Due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer on three separate occasions for service. Each time the vehicle was towed to the dealer…”
filed Aug 10, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Ford: an intermittent noise is heard mostly at specific speeds, rpm ranges, and vehicle loads, when engine is running and noise is loud, low frequency, and droning powertrain type, while driving up a grade or hill…
TSB-14-0151 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 18, 2014
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid
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.