Across the 5 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 26 recall campaigns and 21 owner complaints for the Ford C-Max. The 2016 model year has the most complaints (10).
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | NCAP overall | MPG comb. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Not rated | — | |
| 2016 | 3 | 10 | 0 | Not rated | — | |
| 2015 | 6 | 8 | 2 | Not rated | — | |
| 2014 | 8 | 1 | 0 | Not rated | — | |
| 2013 | 8 | 1 | 0 | Not rated | — |
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.