jdbob

Fortunately I get my power from Hydro and Wind so the situation is very different. Your subject title sucks because it assumes everyone is in the same sad situation. Relvant report: http://assets.climatecentral.org/pdfs/ClimateFriendlyCarsReport_Final.pdf

Might just be a software glitch. Try shutting off the car and then back on again. It might clear itself after a couple of times.

P0456 – EVAP System Very Small Leak Detected (HEV) "If the signal “flat lines” for an HEV, the monitor sets a preliminary P0456 failure flag and goes to Phase 5." I suspect that the engineering test mode display misses a lot of things. Ford really dropped the ball when writing the software for this thing.

There's a problem with documents like that, they don't seem to agree with the DTC codes for the C-Max. For the left-front speed sensor we see these in the "Edge Products" document: C1233 Speed Wheel LF Input Signal Missing C1258 Speed Wheel LF Comparison Failure Here are codes from "206-09 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) and Stability Control, Diagnosis and Testing" from the workshop manual: C0031:07 Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor: Mechanical C0031:11 Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor: Circuit Short to Ground C0031:15 Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor: Circuit Short to Battery or Open C0031:29 Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor: Signal Invalid C0031:2F Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor: Signal Erratic C0031:4A Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor: Incorrect Component Installed C0031:64 Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor: Signal Plausibility Failure and these are in a different format from what people reporting seeing on their car's diagnostic screen. I've never found a DTC on mine so I don't know if my ScanGauge would show these numbers or not, I suspect not. I got the yellow wrench one time, but there was no DTC stored. I've never figured out what, if any, correlation there is between the numbers in the workshop manual and what normal diagnostic method show.

I got some tips from this video as far as the liftgate is concerned. I didn't route my cable the same way as they did to the front. I ended up running the cable (once I got it into the cabin side from the hatch side) down the passenger side and under the molding along the door opening until I got to the driver's seat. I then crossed over (under the driver's seat) and tucked the cable under the plastic center console and up to the dashboard. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCwud9FyGd4 (liftgate discussion in the second half of the video I think)

The maximum power in EV mode is limited in both cars by how much the battery can provide. The traction motor has a maximum rating of 88kW in both cars but the battery in the Hybrid can only supply about 33kW (If I recall correctly) while the one in the Energi is rated at 68kW.

I didn't see the Energi until I picked up the car a few days after my test ride. I had seen pictures so there weren't any surprises. Normally all I have back there is a duffle-bag and a wooden box for holding shopping bags. When I go on vacation I replace the box with a suitcase. So far it hasn't been a problem but I can see how it could be for many people. It has enough range in EV mode for my trips around town so it goes months without running the gas engine.

I live in the middle of nowhere. The dealer in Bend was the closest (3 hours away) that had a C-Max to test drive (a hybrid, not an Energi). There were dealers a bit further away that had Energis but no public transportation to get there to pick up the car (I wasn't trading in my current truck). They arranged to get my Energi from a dealer up in Washington State. Taking my first trip to the dealer in June (1 year after I bought it) to have an oil change and the 3 recalls done.

The HVAC doors are controlled by stepper motors on our cars, not vacuum. Probably just a confused computer....

The C-Max body came over from Europe where it's classified as a "Compact Multi-purpose Vehicle", whatever that is.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/part-finder/slide-show/2013/Ford/C-Max/ref=au_pf_cr_automotive_L3_Replaceme?ie=UTF8&carId=002&partsNode=2201764011&pf_rd_p=1364510422&pf_rd_s=center-1&pf_rd_t=1601&pf_rd_i=B008GB6LNU&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1WRMDE6KTBEGT647PN9M

Ford won't be able to run the "you must buy lots of other options to get a backup camera" scam too much longer: http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-hy-autos-nhtsa-backup-camera-20140331,0,6716850.story

Got mine installed today. Only problem is that the camera is aiming a bit high so the top is showing the hatch handle area that sticks out from above the license plate. I need to figure out a shim or something to tilt it down a bit.

Thanks for being the guinea pig for this :clapping: Ordered a Lockpick and the same camera that you did.

Where did it say "manufacturer control auxiliary inputs/auxiliary outputs"? Just going by the number range of the code it's probably the transmission.

DrDiesel1 hasn't been on for the past month. I'm not going to say any more than that :drool:

Helps to slide the front passenger seat all the way forward. I don't use the velcro straps, I find that gravity keeps it in it's cubby hole just fine.

If you are going to be doing things like that you really need access to the workshop manual. You can buy a subscription at https://www.motorcraftservice.com/vdirs/retail/default.asp?pageid=cat_main or you can purchase a CD-ROM at http://www.helminc.com/helm/product2.asp?Make=FRD&Model=CMAX&Year=&Category=15&class_2=FRD&mk=Ford&yr=All+Years&md=C-MAX&dt=Electronic+Service+Information+%28CD+Rom+and%2For+DVD%29&module=&from=result&Style=helm&Sku=FCS2122913&itemtype=N Keep in mind that these ECVT units don't have all the sliding parts that conventional transmissions have, and therefore have less wear.

There is a drain plug at the bottom of the transmission. However, from the Royal Purple web site: "Max ATF is NOT recommended for the following applications: Allison TES-389, DEXRON® VI, Ford Type F and MERCON® SP & LV, Honda DW-1,....." The C-Max uses MERCON type LV. And also from their website: "Max ATF is not recommended for use in any CVT or DCT applications." Sounds like a good way to ruin your car.

Here's a couple of pictures of the transmission for anyone that is interested.

It's not expected to use any fluid unless there is a leak somewhere. In order to check you have to remove the pan underneath the engine compartment to get to the fill hole: Best left to the dealer. The scheduled maintenance says to replace the fluid after 150000 miles.

That's not the engine coolant, that's the coolant for the motor electronics. I too have seen some leakage in that area on my Energi.

All the interior circuits and external lights are powered by the 12V battery. However, if the car is in ready to run mode then the 12V battery is being recharged from the HV battery. I made it a habit to put mine into run mode as soon as possible when getting in and leaving it that way until the last moment when leaving the car. This is on an Energi but I believe it works pretty much the same on the Hybrid.