2013 Ford C-Max structure problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2013 Ford C-Max — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The rear impact bar is completely disintegrated and is falling off of the subframe due to extreme rust. There is either no or very little amount of rust on the entirety of the rest of the vehicle. The impact bar is either manufactured with incorrect materials or is otherwise defective. The impact…”
filed Mar 31, 2026
“2013 Ford C-Max Energi Rear Door Interior Trim Panel detaches due to a faulty retainer clip and interferes with rear door closure. My door appeared closed, but during a right hand turn, the rear passenger door opened unexpectedly and ejected passenger contents onto the carriageway. Ford TSB-14-0030…”
filed Feb 2, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other C-Max years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 C-Max | 2 | 4% |
| 2014 C-Max | 3 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Ford C-Max
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.