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2014 Ford C-Max Energi electrical system problems

Owners reported electrical system problems in 16 complaints for the 2014 Ford C-Max Energi, 41% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
16 41% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
0 and 1
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

These complaints mention 1 fire.

What owners wrote

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford c-max energi. The contact stated that the vehicle was plugged in and recharging in the garage. Two hours later, an extensive fire erupted from the charge cord. The fire department was able to extinguish the flames. The dealer tested the vehicle and stated that the charge cord overheated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and sent a technician, but was not able to determine the specific cause of the failure.

August 2015 Fire

Unable to turn off car with keyless ignition. Computer seemed to think car was off and wouldn't let me turn it on because it thought it was plugged in (which it was not) and the engine was running and I couldn't turn it off.

Reported at 25,000 miles, March 2016

Electrical system problems in other years

  • 2017
  • 2016
  • 2015
  • 2014
  • 2013

Electrical system problems across all Ford models