2015 Ford Redundant C-Max Hybrid problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Back Over Prevention (7) · Power Train (3) · Steering (2)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (4)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Power Train 2020-06-30 · TSB 20-2219 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2013-2016 fusion/mkz/c-max vehicles equipped with an hf35 transmission and built on or before 15-aug-2015 may exhibit a thumping/rubbing or grinding noise coming from the transmission. the noise may be present in all gear ranges including neutral when the vehicle is moving but will not be prese
Structure:frame And Members:underbody Shields 2020-05-18 · TSB 20-2171 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2013-2018 c-max, 2013-2020 escape/fusion/mkz, 2015-2018 focus,2015-2019 mkc, 2015-2020 edge/f150/mustang, 2016-2018 mkx, 2016-2019 explorer, 2017-2020 f-super duty, 2018-2020 ecosport/expedition, 2019-2020 ranger/nautilus vehicles may experience seat pan looseness, lateral movement, or a clunk/
Visibility:glass, Side/Rear 2019-08-09 · SSM 48130 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2010-2020 vehicles may exhibit distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface. this is caused by hydrofluoric acid which is used in some car wash solutions as a cleaning agent. hydrofluoric acid can attack the glass and cause visual distortion and/or disc
Electrical System 2016-04-05 · 16B10 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
in some of the affected vehicles, the front control/display interface module (fcdim) may have been unintentionally programmed for the european market instead of the north american market
What owners report
2026-06-02 · Back Over Prevention“the contact owns a 2015 ford c-max while reversing the camera became inoperable. no warning lights were illuminated. the local dealer was contacted but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was contacted but no assistance was provided. the failure mileage was unknown.…”
2026-04-30 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 52,230 mi“the contact owns a 2015 ford c-max hybrid. the contact stated that while her son was driving 25 mph, the brake warning light and the traction control warning light illuminated. additionally, while the contact's husband was driving, the driver’s side rear brake seized, and there was smoke coming from the brakes. the vehicle was towed to an independe…”
2026-04-08 · Back Over Prevention“the contact owns a 2015 ford c-max hybrid. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 25v695000 (back over prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the contact stated that the rear-view camera was inoperable while in reverse(r). the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and de…”
2026-01-06 · Back Over Prevention · 80,000 mi“the contact owns a 2015 ford c-max hybrid. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 25v695000 (back over prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the contact stated that while the vehicle was in reverse(r), the rear-view camera was inoperable or displayed a blank image on several occasions. th…”
2025-12-15 · Back Over Prevention“the contact owns a 2015 ford c-max hybrid. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 25v695000 (back over prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded …”
2025-02-24 · Back Over Prevention · 50,000 mi“the contact owns a 2015 ford c-max hybrid. the contact stated that on several occasions while in reverse, the rear-view camera failed to activate as needed, with the message to “contact the dealer” displayed. the vehicle was restarted, and the screen reappeared, but the failure reoccurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to a dealer were it wa…”
2025-01-14 · Back Over Prevention · 90,000 mi“the contact owns a 2015 ford c-max hybrid. the contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the rearview camera screen intermittently be darkened and was inoperable. no warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken back to the residence. the dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notifi…”
2024-05-22 · Power Train · 75,900 mi“the contact owns a 2015 ford c-max hybrid. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. the contact stated that the more the accelerator pedal was depressed, the louder the sound became. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with wheel bearings failure. the vehicle was not r…”
2024-05-15 · Back Over Prevention · 55,000 mi“the contact owns a 2015 ford c-max hybrid. the contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera failed to activate as needed. additionally, the contact stated while reversing on other occasions, the rearview camera image was black. a message advising that the rearview camera had failed and to contact the dealer was displayed. the vehicle wa…”
2022-11-09 · Power Train“the contact owns a 2015 ford c-max hybrid. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 22v413000 (power train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the dealer was made aware of the issue and informed him that parts were not yet available. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact stated th…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.