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2014 Ford C-Max Energi Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 30 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Ford C-Max Energi, most often about the electrical (53% of complaints, typically around 25,000 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about C-Max Energi model year since 2000.
Most common 2014 Ford C-Max Energi problems
Electrical
16 complaints · 53%Half of these problems showed up before 25,000 miles.
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.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford C-Max Energi. The contact stated that the electrical system warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was serviced per NHTSA campaign number: 18v592000 (equipment). The vehicle was serviced at ed butts Ford (1515 n hacienda blvd, la puente, ca 91744, ([phone]), but the remedy failed to…
Body and structure
4 complaints · 13%Parts named most often: body, interior panels.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford C-Max Energi. The contact stated the front driverâs seat power seat was stuck in the reclined position. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer to be repaired. The vehicle was returned, and the contact became aware that the rear driverâs side door panel was loose, causing the…
Transmission
4 complaints · 13%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.
Fuel system
3 complaints · 10%While driving on the highway (about 1/2 way through a 6-hour highway trip), the "stop safely" warning light and accompanying beeps started and the engine cut out completely. I had to later look up in the manual what the orange triangle warning symbol meant. We pulled over to the side of the road, put it in park, and…
The portable charger wall plug melted while charging. The plastic melted and was too hot to touch. This was after two hours of charging an empty battery. Ford is not replacing it under warranty, is it is just outside 3 years.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2014 Ford C-Max Energi recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Pedestrian alert sounds
Summary
Nhtsa received a petition on or about july 18, 2022, requesting that federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the united states. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under odi number 11486072. Fmvss 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 kg or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after march 1, 2021.on january 27, 2023, NHTSA opened defect petition (dp) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matt
Door latch failures
Summary
In december 2019, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened this investigation based on 235 vehicle owner questionnaires (voqs) alleging doors failed to latch when closed, and/or inadvertently opened while driving, on model year (my) 2012-2014 ford fiesta, and 2013-2014 fusion and lincoln mkz. Some voqs reported the failure occurred after the latch had been remedied under a prior recall which involved fracture of the latch pawl spring tab due to thermally induced cyclic fatigue. Other voqs alleged a similar failure in vehicles not previously recalled. A latch with a fractured pawl spring tab typically results in a ?door will not close? Condition, however in certain somewhat rare circu
Door latch failure
Summary
In january, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened this preliminary evaluation based on consumers' allegations of doors failing to latch and/or inadvertently opening on model year (my) 2012-2013 ford focus vehicles (subject vehicles).odi has received 464 unique reports related to the alleged problem, with over 200 claiming that the door(s) opened inadvertently while the vehicle was in motion.one consumer alleged an injury that occurred while driving when a door inadvertently opened and then closed on a child's arm.another alleged that a door that inadvertently opened struck a parked vehicle.in response to odi's information request, ford motor company (ford) provided 500 unique repo
Questions about the 2014 Ford C-Max Energi
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Ford C-Max Energi?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (16 complaints, typically around 25,000 miles); body and structure (4 complaints); transmission (4 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2014 Ford C-Max Energi have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2014 Ford C-Max Energi. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2014 a bad year for the Ford C-Max Energi?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about C-Max Energi model year since 2000, with 30 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.