2014 Ford C-Max electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 20 complaints for the 2014 Ford C-Max, 19% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 20 19% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 64,000 miles 10 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 10 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 64,000 miles, and 50% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford c-max. The contact stated that the plug to charge the vehicle was melting and caused the power outlet in the house to melt. The contact mentioned that the vehicle failed to charge and was unable to operate at times. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.
Warning light with an engine and wrench appeared for 24 hours. Wrench disappeared and then the engine. Dealer insisted the car fixed it self and later claimed their tester show no problem. Dealer was using a generic tester which is not designed for high voltage battery system. 'hybrid/ev battery balancing circuit stuck' reflected on a personal newer model engine tester. This battery is warranted for 100,000 miles. Dealer not using the correct type of engine tester based on the type of battery.
Other problems reported for the 2014 Ford C-Max
- Drivetrain & axles 17 complaints
Electrical system problems in other years
- 2018
- 2017
- 2016
- 2015
- 2014
- 2013