2018 Ford C-Max recalls and problems

The 2018 Ford C-Max has 1 safety recall and 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Ford dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

2 / 0

Injuries / deaths

1 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2018 Ford C-Max vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2018 Ford C-Max recalls

Recall 22V-413: Power Train

Reported Jun 10, 2022 · 2,925,968 vehicles affected · Ford Motor Company

Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.

Risk: A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Fix: Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43.

2018 Ford C-Max problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Steering	2
Electrical System	2
Air Bags	2
Suspension	1
Visibility/Wiper	1
Unknown or Other	1
Seat Belts	1
Fuel/Propulsion System	1
Power Train	1

Most reported parts

Seat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 14,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2018 Ford C-Max complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Air Bags · reported Nov 6, 2023

I recently rear ended a car and the front of the vechical was damaged. The air bag censor was destroyed, however the airbags did not come out. This was on a 2018 Ford c-max. Many people pointed out this malfunction and how my life was put at risk.

Power Train · reported Aug 18, 2023

The contact owns a 2018 Ford C-MAX Hybrid. The contact stated that after coming to a complete stop at a red light, the vehicle inadvertently stalled and lost motive power. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle seemed to return to normal functionality; however, the failure had since become a regular failure. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was unknown.

Electrical System · reported Mar 6, 2023

Steering locks to the point that it can't turn. Happened while driving. Unknown cause. Warning light came on for driver to park. Issue unresolved and can no longer drive car.

Fuel/Propulsion System · reported Sep 14, 2022

Recently, there has been a whiff of gasoline around my garage but there is more than one vehicle in there so I didn't figure out what the culprit was for a while. After completely filling up my car 9/3/2022, I parked it in the attached garage and in minutes my whole house smelled like gasoline. So I immediately parked it outside and ventilated the house. I took the car to a local shop and they said yes there's a gas odor but they didn't want to touch the repair because it's a hybrid. So all this time later on 9/14/2022, the Ford dealership saw the car and stated that it requires immediate…

Seat Belts · at 14,000 miles · reported Aug 2, 2021

The contact owns a 2018 Ford C-MAX. The contact stated that the seat belt failed. The contact stated that while the driverâs side rear seat belt was fastened to the car seat, the seat belt tightened up independently on her grandchildâs chest. The contactâs grandchild was unable to breathe properly. The contact was unable to unfasten the seat from the clip. The contact had to cut the seat belt to be able to release the seat belt from her grandchildâs chest. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be inspected. The contact was informed that the seat belt operated as designed. The seat…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Ford C-Max have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 Ford C-Max: 22V-413 (power train). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Ford C-Max?

Owners report steering problems most often (2 reports), followed by electrical system (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 14,000 miles.

Are Ford recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Ford dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.