Recalls (1)
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2013 Ford C-Max Energi. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗No audible chime with open driver door/ FMVSS 114
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Focus Electric vehicles and 2013 C-Max vehicles equipped with the Intelligent Access Push Button Start System. In the affected vehicles, there is no audible chime when the vehicle is operational and the driver's door is opened. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
- Consequence
- Without an audible door chime, a vehicle owner may open the door and exit the vehicle without being reminded that the vehicle is still operational, leaving the vehicle susceptible to theft.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the door chime, free of charge. The recall began on October 30, 2013. Owners may contact the Ford customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall number is 13C07.
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Owner complaints (50)
50 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 19 | 38% |
| Steering | 9 | 18% |
| Power train | 8 | 16% |
| Unknown or other | 5 | 10% |
| Structure | 4 | 8% |
| Engine | 3 | 6% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 6% |
| Wheels | 3 | 6% |
| Suspension | 2 | 4% |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 4% |
How 2013 compares with other C-Max Energi years
Best and worst C-Max Energi years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 50 | 1 |
| 2014 | 30 | 0 |
| 2015 | 15 | 0 |
| 2016 | 32 | 0 |
| 2017 | 10 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 4 stars overall
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2013 Ford C-Max Energi 5 hb fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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2013 Ford C-Max Energi FAQ
How many recalls does the 2013 Ford C-Max Energi have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 13V475000 (electrical). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2013 Ford C-Max Energi problems?
Owners filed 50 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (19), Steering (9), Power train (8) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What safety rating did the 2013 Ford C-Max Energi get?
NHTSA rated the 2013 Ford C-Max Energi 5 hb fwd 4 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (14.7% rollover risk).
How does the 2013 C-Max Energi compare with other years?
Among the 2013–2017 Ford C-Max Energi model years at least five years old, the 2017 drew the fewest complaints (10) and the 2013 the most (50). The 2013 drew 50. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.