2014 Ford C-Max power train problems

18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2014 Ford C-Max — 23% of all complaints for this model year.

Power Train complaints

23%

share of all complaints

84,000 mi

median reported incident mileage

2 / 0

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2014 Ford C-Max Hybrid. The contact stated when the vehicle was started, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the engine. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a tune-up and to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the…”
filed Jun 26, 2024
“When I first drive it with battery-only mode (about 15 miles), it is quiet. When the engine kicks in, there is a loud whining noise when driving it on the streets or on highways and even on idle. I took it to Ford dealership they said it is the transmission and they can not repair just some parts…”
filed May 6, 2024

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Some 2013-2020 Fusion, MKZ and 2013-2018 C-Max vehicles equipped with an HF35 transmission may exhibit a thumping/rubbing or grinding noise coming from the transmission. The noise may be present in all gear ranges…
TSB 22-2396 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 25, 2022
Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Fusion/MKZ, 2020-2022 Escape, 2021-2022 Corsair, 2022 Maverick vehicles equipped with HF35/HF45 hybrid transmissions can now be disassembled to repair and clean any contamination that may…
SSM 50744 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 4, 2022
Some 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2018 C-MAX, 2014-2019 Escape, 2014-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles may indicate an incorrect shifter lever position. This may be due to the bushing at the transmission end…
TSB 22-2066 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 26, 2022