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2013 Ford C-MAX Energi

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2013 Ford C-MAX Energi
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:15:55.619Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford C-MAX Energi Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2013 highlighted. 2013: 50 complaints 2013 2014: 30 complaints 2014 2015: 14 complaints 2015 2016: 12 complaints 2016 2017: 4 complaints 2017
2013: 50 complaints
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YearComplaints
201350
201430
201514
201612
20174

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 38%

38% of complaints: electrical system — 19 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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PUSH TO START / STOP BUTTON FAILS TO SHUT OFF VEHICLE. VEHICLE IS STATIONARY AND IN PARK. UNABLE TO SECURE VEHICLE, UNABLE TO LOCK DOORS UNABLE TO TURN OFF LIGHTS, UNABLE TO SHUT VEHICLE DOWN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180320

CAR WILL NOT START AFTER BEING PARKED. AUTOMATIC DOOR OPENER DOES NOT WORK TO OPEN CAR. ONLY VALET KEY WILL OPEN CAR. ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ARE DEAD, THIS HAS HAPPENED MORE THAN 10 TIMES SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR IN 2014.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171120

STEERING 18%

18% of complaints: steering — 9 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 14%

14% of complaints: power train — 7 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 8%

8% of complaints: structure — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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PURCHASED CAR BROUGHT HOME OPEN REAR HATCH VIA ELC OPENER WHILE OPEN TO FULL HEIGHT AND I WAS IN OPENING IT CAME BACK DOWN OVER 12INCHES CAUSING ME TO HIT MY HEAD ON IT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140725

WHEELS 6%

6% of complaints: wheels — 3 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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HI ON THE 11/19/2014 AROUND 2:30 MY WIFE AND HER MANAGER AT WORK WE WAS GOING TO MEET UP WITH CLIENT .

NHTSA ODI report, 20141208

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20131030 — electrical system, equipment

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Focus Electric vehicles and 2013 C-Max vehicles equipped with the Intelligent Access Push Button Start System. In the affected vehi

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the door chime, free of charge. The recall began on October 30, 2013. Owners may contact the Ford customer relationship center at 1-

Campaign 13V475000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20160116 — PE (closed 20161029)

Door Latch Failure

I 20191219 — RQ (closed 20220207)

Door Latch Failures

I 20230127 — DP (closed 20230807)

Pedestrian alert sounds

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2013 Ford C-MAX Energi — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (19 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 13V475000 (electrical system, equipment) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2013 Ford C-MAX Energi reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Ford C-MAX Energi?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2013 Ford C-MAX Energi have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.