2017 Ford C-Max recalls and problems

The 2017 Ford C-Max has 1 recall and 15 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is unknown or other.

Pictured: a 2016 model; the 2017 may differ in details. Photo: 2016 Ford C-Max by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

How the 2017 compares

Low

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 6 C-Max model years — 5th most.

1recalls

15complaints

1crashes

2fires

0injuries

43,896median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Power Train

Jun 10, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V413000 · 2,925,968 vehicles

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.

Remedy & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Unknown or other4

Power Train3

Steering3

Vehicle Speed Control3

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2017 vs. other Ford C-Max years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2017. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2017 Ford C-Max have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2017 Ford C-Max, the latest from Jun 10, 2022 (power train). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Ford C-Max?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention unknown or other (4), power train (3), steering (3). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.