2013 Ford Redundant C-Max Hybrid engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 18 complaints for the 2013 Ford Redundant C-Max Hybrid, 10% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 18 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 6,000 miles 17 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 12 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 17 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 6,000 miles, and 82% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Vehicle was parked for approximately 45 minutes. Upon return to the key was inserted and then turned to start. The gasoline engine immediately started and went to max engine RPM then appeared to shut down via the engine overspeed sensor. As soon as the engine speed dropped to zero, it again repeated the high RPM overspeed. This time the key was turned to the off position. It was noted that no warning lights or messages were displayed.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would shut-off without warning. Due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer on three separate occasions for service. Each time the vehicle was towed to the dealer, the vehicle would resume normal operation upon arrival and the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance.
Other problems reported for the 2013 Ford Redundant C-Max Hybrid
- Electrical system 50 complaints
- Steering 15 complaints