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No separate fuse. It's all part of the computer controls in the BCM and runs off the same headlamp lighting circuit.   The key things that dictate whether it operates or not:   Headlamp switch has to be in the Auto position Home Light setting on the dash is turned on Ambient lighting has to be low enough to trigger the automatic headlammps. If it is daylight out, the auto home light feature won't operate. Also worth verifying that the auto headlamps work accordingly while driving. If they are malfunctioning it could affect the auto home light function too.

The Ford adapter you posted will not work. That's for L3/DCFC only which the C-Max is not compatible with. You wouldn't be able to physically connect it anyways with the two DCFC pins at the bottom.   What you're looking for and is an easy search is a 'Tesla to J1772' adapter. There's many on Amazon that I'm finding with a quick search. Keep in mind these will ONLY work with Tesla destination/wall chargers that are L1/L2 only. They will not enable to C-Max to work with Superchargers.

I have a 2014 CMax Energi plug-in hybrid. I'll be staying for the month of January at a place where the owner has a Tesla. He has installed a Level 2 home charger. What I need is an adaptor that goes from the Tesla plug to the Ford's J plug (SAE J1772).    On the Tesla site they have an adaptor available but it goes the wrong way: from a J plug charger to a Tesla plug.   Ford has an adaptor (part # VRK9Z10E826A) that would seem to be the right thing but it is out of stock until "early 2025".   Does anybody here have that Ford #VRK... adaptor you no longer need and would be willing to sell me?  

Do not remove the fuse for the ANC system. You've effectively disabled the amplifier hence the no/low volume. Keep the fuse in place but pull the microphone connector under the dash on the passenger side per the ANC disabling thread in this forum.

Thanks for the replies. Think I'll test it today.

2015 C Max Hybrid…love my car! 170,000 current miles. So sad they quit production. My question is about the home light feature….in evenings or darkness when the headlights have been on in Auto Mode, when I arrive home and turn off the engine and exit the car the home light feature keeps the headlights on for a set amount of time….usually time for me to get to the door and unlock it if necessary. Mine aren’t staying on anymore. I checked the Lighting feature in the settings…everything was correct. Is there a fuse or sensor for this feature?  

Same issue with radio here .  I haven't removed it yet.  I did have to remove the fuse for noise reduction because the noise was very annoying.  Did anyone successfully get more volume? If you did please tell me how.   

Would not be a bad idea to double check on the 12v battery. I had one, purchased & installed by Ford dealer/service center, go kaput at 12 months. What they sold & installed may have been new but was really NOS.

No truer words were ever spoken.  In my case, for example, I found out the hard way that the back-up sensors did not work when the 12V battery was failing.

Ford updated their TSB on the transmission issues in the past couple years to cover all years so there's no 'safe' year. That said, as always it isn't a guarantee you'll experience it.   Extended warranty is up to you and what you think is a safe bet. Just make sure it covers everything you may need.   As far as preventative measures, I and others have recommended shortened transmission fluid change intervals. Ford calls for 150k miles. I think around every 75k is safe. No guarantee it will help prolong the life but at the very least it would give you a visual and see if there's any metal particles in the fluid coming out before things worsen. These transmissions have no normal wear components like clutch packs or the like so there shouldn't be any 'expected' contaminants in the fluid. That said it also means there's no harm in doing the shorter intervals or even shorter at your own discretion. Even high mileage changes should not be an issue. It's not like a traditional automatic transmission. It's more like a basic manual in this regard. Just a drain and fill and there for lubrication/cooling.