2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid electrical system problems
49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid — 41% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid. The contact stated that on several occasions, while the vehicle was parked, it failed to start. The vehicle was jump-started on several occasions but needed to be towed occasionally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed…”
filed Feb 23, 2026
“The contact owns a 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid. The contact stated while driving approximately 15-20 MPH, the steering wheel was wobbly. The contact exited the highway immediately and was able to pull over to the side of the roadway. The contact then pulled into a parking lot and the vehicle was towed…”
filed Aug 1, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This tsb contains an owner letter. See document search button below. Bulletin information involving 2013-2014 modelyear c-max hybrid electric vehicles software update. Some of the vehicles , certain electronic control…
15B04 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 20, 2015Tsb contains owner notification letter. Select document search button below. Ford 2013-2014 c-max hybrid: customer satisfaction program regarding 12volt battery test and module software update. *lj
15B04 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 18, 2015This tsb contains owners letter. See document search button. Ford my/ford lincoln 2011-2014 model year vehicles equipped with sync and myford/my lincoln touch. Warranty extension covering accessory protocol interface…
12M02 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 26, 2014Ford: after four wheel flat towing behind recreational vehicle, vehicle may experience discharged of 12 volt battery and/or service advance trac cluster message. Model 2013-14 c-max hybrid or energi. *pe
TSB-14-0173 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 16, 2014Ford: see document search button for owner letter. On some vehicles, the 12 volt battery is experience a discharge and to correct this issue, a service procedure has been provided. Model 2013-14 c-max. *pe
TSB-14-0155 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 27, 2014
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.