FORD C-MAX recalls
NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns for the FORD C-MAX; the most recent was received 2025-10-13 (Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera). 1 came with a Do Not Drive or Park Outside warning.
Recalls by model year
All FORD C-MAX campaigns
| Campaign | Received | Component | Problem |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25V695000 | 2025-10-13 | Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles.… |
| 22V413000 | 2022-06-10 | Power Train › Shift Linkage/Cable/Rod | 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 … |
| 20V331000 | 2020-06-08 | Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These… |
| 18V592000 | 2018-09-10 | Equipment › Electrical | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 120V Convenience charge cords that were supplied with and sold for use with 2013-2015 Ford C-Max Energi and Fusion Energi vehicles and 2012-2015 Ford Focus Electric vehicles… |
| 17V052000 | 2017-01-24 | Structure › Body | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 Focus and C-Max vehicles. The floor pan may have improperly welded left-hand apron joints. |
| 16V643000 | 2016-09-06 | Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Ford Focus, 2013-2015 Ford Escape and Ford C-MAX, 2015 Lincoln MKC and Ford Mustang, and 2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect vehicles. A component within the… |
| 15V436000 | 2015-07-08 | Electrical System › Ignition | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 1, 2014, to June 12, 2015, Ford Focus vehicles manufactured June 17, 2014, to June 12, 2015, and Ford C-Max vehicles … |
| 14V597000 | 2014-09-26 | Seat Belts | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford C-Max vehicles manufactured January 19, 2012, to November 21, 2013; Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured February 3, 2012, to August 24, 2013; Ford Es… |
| 14V514000 | 2014-08-22 | Steering Do Not Drive | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Focus and C-Max vehicles manufactured August 8, 2014, to August 15, 2014. The affected vehicles may have steering gears that were incorrectly assembled. |
| 14V237000 | 2014-05-07 | Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor/Control Module-Inactive | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 C-MAX, and Escape vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the restraint control module (RCM) may have errors in the programming software which may result in… |
| 14V164000 | 2014-04-02 | Seats › Front Assembly › Recliner | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured August 15, 2012, through September 10, 2013, 2013-2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured June 5, 2012,… |
| 13V475000 | 2013-10-17 | Equipment › Electrical › Anti-Theft Devices | 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 vehicles, there is no aud… |
A recall covers a make, model and year range; whether one specific vehicle is affected or already repaired is confirmed by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or by a dealer. Recall repairs are free. Source: NHTSA recall flat file (public domain), campaigns received since January 2010.
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