2015 Ford C-Max vs 2015 Ford Taurus
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2015 Ford C-Max | 2015 Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 52 | 275 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 88 | 75 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 12 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 39 | 20–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 42,500 mi | 69,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford C-Max | Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| Back Over Prevention | 7 | 57 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 53 |
| Steering | 6 | 50 |
| Electrical System | 9 | 31 |
| Engine | 2 | 33 |
| Power Train | 9 | 18 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 0 | 19 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 36 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 15 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 10 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 9 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 8 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 7 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 6 |
2015 Ford C-Max
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.