Just had the Ford dealer replace the entire transaxle and Ford replaced it parts and labor under warranty, for the grinding noise you may have experienced it is a common ford defect, a bearing inside the transaxle. My 2013 C-max energi has 68,500 miles on it.
Also, right front axil center bearing failure. I suggest changing transaxle fluid ever 30,000 miles.
Also, P0D59 code replaced the plug-in receptacle car kept thinking it was still plugged in. Wrench and engine light on everything locked up, let it set 20 minutes it frees up and you can drive away, with just engine light on, wrench out.
Also, replaced all 4 fuel injectors, all 4 spark plugs, and one coil on plug unit for misfiring P0300 and P0301.
Aso replace 12V car battery when car would not start one day. Jump starting worked great however from under the hood.
Also make sure you have a good lithum ion battery in you key fob.
so far just over $3,000 spent.
Wife loves the car. Happy wife, happy life.
Enjoy. Fun to drive.
