Jan 16, 2025Electrical systemBrakes
Ford 2015 CMax Energi with 41,000 miles. I was driving on a 2 Lane Highway coming to a stoplight and had to press the brakes firmly to avoid an accident at which time my 2015 CMax Energi abruptly stopped w a growling noise,. The dashboard lit up like Christmas. I observed The ABS system/ABS module failure/malfunctioned lights. 2015 C Max Energi was available for inspection when I brought it to the dealership and verified it was ABS Module that had malfunctioned. I was told by the dealership for my safety and others not to drive the car. Sawgrass Ford retained my car for repairs. Sawgrass Ford as well as family and friends stated that my safety and the safety of others were at risk because of the obvious reliability of brake failure. Brake failure could lead to death to me and anyone else on the roads/highway. The problem has been reproduced and confirmed by the dealer@ Sawgrass Ford Sunrise Florida. The vehicle and the component has been inspected by the dealership because it was repaired once the part , which took about 2 1/2 months due to parts being backorder from Ford Corporation. Ford has MANY previous ABS MODULE recalls on several of their MODELS, but the CMax Energi isn’t due to it not being a popular car. I’ve researched through the Internet and forums and found that this is a common problem for the CMax Energi. I retained the damaged parts and have them enclosed w photo of damaged parts and the box that contained the new parts. Additionally, when the brakes were applied the car lurch and jerked, and additionally, there was the “smelling of electrical burning “ Bright red warning lights. AAA was called an immediately was towed to the dealership around mid November. Dealership got in touch with me November 23 and ordered the part FV672C219. At that time I was told that the part would not be available and it was on backorder. Ford corporation 800-392-3673 and confirmed b/o
NHTSA ODI 11636375
Jun 17, 2022Electrical system
The contact owns a 2015 Ford C-Max Energi. The contact stated that the manufacturer label indicated that the vehicle was drivable for 22 miles when fully charged; however, the vehicle was only drivable for approximately 14 miles. Additionally, the contact stated that occasionally, the vehicle was only drivable for 8 miles. The dealer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that the failure was related to the tires. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.
NHTSA ODI 11469819
Dec 29, 2021Electrical system
The contact owns a 2015 Ford C-Max. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle it was discovered that the horn was inoperable and inaudible. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the horn was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted regarding the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 108,000.
NHTSA ODI 11445380
Dec 24, 2021Electrical system
120 v0lt charger overheated now the unit will not charge the car same as the recalled units on 2013, 2014, 2015 my unit is a 2015 and local dealer says it is not covered why is this
NHTSA ODI 11444892
Sep 29, 2020Transmission & drivetrainElectrical systemCrash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD C-MAX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING IN NON-ECO MODE, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO MAINTAIN HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND DECELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER ORIGIN LOCATED AT 6400 N 51ST AVE, GLENDALE, AZ 85301, AND WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000. *BF*JB
NHTSA ODI 11361725
Aug 10, 2020Electrical systemEngine
WHEN PARKING OR STOPING, TURNING THE KEY OFF, REMOVING THE KEY THE ENGINE WILL KEEP RUNNING. THIS WAS REPORTED TO FORD UNDER WARRANTIES. THIS IS EASY TO CATCH IN A CLOSED GARAGE BUT IMPOSSIBLE TO DETECT OUTSIDE (NO NOISE WHEN WALKING AWAY FROM CAR) 6 TIMES IN THE LAST 3 YEARS.
NHTSA ODI 11344265
Dec 9, 2019Electrical systemBrakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD C-MAX ENERGI. WHILE PARKING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO TURN OFF THE IGNITION. ALSO, THE ABS SERVICE WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V436000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SAWGRASS FORD (LOCATED AT 14501 W SUNRISE BLVD, SUNRISE, FL 33323, (954) 851-9000), BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000.
NHTSA ODI 11288025
Jan 18, 2019Electrical systemFuel system
CHARGING CORD OVERHEATED AND MELTED AT THE PLUG. RECALL IN PLACE ON THIS ITEM, BUT FORD SPECIFICALLY MENTIONS IN RECALL TO ENSURE CHARGING CORD IS PLUGGED IN TO DEDICATED AND UNDAMAGED/NON CORRODED OUTLET (IT WAS-UNTIL AFTER EVENT) AND NOT ATTACHED TO AN EXTENSION CORD (IT WAS NOT).
NHTSA ODI 11170728
Oct 6, 2017Transmission & drivetrainElectrical systemFuel system
VEHICLE IS NOT HOLDING EV NOW/LATER MODES CAUSING UNEXPECTED BATTERY USAGE AND FUEL CONSUMPTION. AN EXAMPLE IS TRAVELING HIGHWAY SPEEDS (70-75 MPH); VEHICLE WILL UNEXPECTEDLY SWITCH INTO AUTO MODE AND REVERT FROM GAS/HYBRID PERFORMANCE TO ELECTRIC/BATTERY ONLY PERFORMANCE WHICH IS REDUCED POWER AND RESPONSE AGAIN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THIS IS NOT ALWAYS THE CASE AS I HAVE FOUND THIS TO HAPPEN BEFORE I ENTER THE HIGHWAY AND CAN ADJUST MY DRIVE ACCORDINGLY. ADDITIONALLY, THIS HAPPENS IN EV NOW MODE WHICH HOLDS THE ELECTRIC ENGINE TO PREVENT GAS USE AT ALL BUT THE SYSTEM WILL INADVERTENTLY SWITCH TO THE AUTO MODE. CONDITION IS EXTREMELY SPORADIC AND DIFFICULT TO REPLICATE MOST TIMES WILL HAPPEN WITHOUT THROWING A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CODE. FORTUNATELY I DO HAVE A FEW INSTANCES WHERE A CODE WAS THROWN AND I WAS ABLE TO HAVE THE DEALER TAKE A LOOK AND MAKE SOME WARRANTY REPAIRS NONE OF WHICH HAVE RESOLVED THE ISSUE AS IT STILL COMES BACK IN THE SAME RANDOM FORM. ATTACHED ARE THE SEVERAL DEALER VISITS TO ADDRESS THE CONCERN AND AFTER SEVERAL VISITS, THE TRANSMISSION PUMP MODULE SEEMS TO BE A REPEAT ISSUE. UNFORTUNATELY NOT SURE IF THIS IS THE CAUSE OF THE MODES NOT HOLDING AS IT SHOULD.
NHTSA ODI 11031986
Apr 26, 2017Electrical system
FOR THE 5TH TIME MY VEHICLE HAS DIED DUE TO A VOLTAGE DRAW ON THE 12V BATTERY. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE FORD SERVICE CENTER 5 TIMES THE MOST RECENT FOR 3 WEEKS AND IT STILL FAILS DUE TO A POWER ISSUE. THE VEHICLE IS UNRELIABLE DUE TO FREQUENT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURES. THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURES STARTED ON 2/2/2017, AND CONTINUED THROUGH 3/12/2017, 3/22/2017, 4/3/2017 AND 4/26/2017
NHTSA ODI 10980962
Feb 18, 2016SteeringElectrical systemCrash
1. REAR WINDOWS OPEN 6 TO 8 INCHES UPON RETURNING TO CAR FROM STORE- HAPPENED 4 TIMES. (SITTING IN PARKING LOTS) 2. CAR ON OVERNIGHT IN GARAGE. GARAGE HAS THE GAS FURNACE AND HEATER 3. DOES NOT STEER WHEN YOU WANT IT TO./ JUST TAKES OFF ON ITS OWN/ CAUSED WRECK. SLOW LEFT TURN. WENT ALL BY ITSELF INTO THE SIDEWALK. 4. DOES NOT TURN OFF OR ON WHEN TOLD TO DO SO/ MOVES AFTER PARKED, EVEN IF FULLY BELTED IN 5. THE SYNC DOES NOT WORK AND NAVIGATION GOT ME LOST TWICE IN LA 6. HUMMING NOISES AND VIBRATION BELOW MY FEET AT SPEED (65 TO 70)
NHTSA ODI 10836817