What's Wrong with the 2nd Generation (2013–2017) C-Max Energi?

C-Max Energi owners have made 64 complaints about the 2013–2017 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 37th out of 94 Ford generations in overall reliability, with some electrical and transmission concerns.

Common 2013-2017 Ford C-Max Energi Problems

Some of the worst issues 2nd generation C-Max Energi owners have to deal with.

  1. MyFord Touch Complaints

    Ford's customer satisfaction has been in steady decline since 2010. MyFord Touch was also released in 2010. This is not a coincidence. The system was Ford's attempt at an all-in-one, in-dash communication and entertainment system. What owne…

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What Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

What Breaks the Most

Years to Avoid

2nd Generation (2013–2017) C-Max Energi Key Numbers

  1. 5 model years

    Grouping all models by their year can reveal some baddies.

  2. 64 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  3. 37th in reliability

    Overall reliability rank out of 94 eligible generations.