2018 Ford C-Max Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2018 Ford C-Max.
Worst 2018 Ford C-Max Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
AIR BAGS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
STEERING
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Ford C-Max.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 46,500 mi | |
| STEERING | 2 | — | — | 3,000 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 14,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | 9,500 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | 46,500 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2018 Ford C-Max
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~5,851,936 vehicles.
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.
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.
Other Ford C-Max Years
Wider context: See the full Ford C-Max reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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