Bill-N

Excellent info and write-up. Thanks for sharing.

If it were me, I'd just replace the 12v battery and see what happens. I don't recall of anyone having a power steering issue that called for replacement. Or a power steering issue at all, for that matter. Cheers. PS: Remember to reset the battery age monitor. Search the forum for info. BN

Also check interior for possible leak around the heater core (although you'd likely smell it if that's the case).

Some auto parts stores will read the codes for you. I seem to recall Autozone as being one.

Probably front wheel bearings. They typically get quite warm/hot when failing. Carefully feel around the wheel hub for unusual warmth. But I'm surprised you didn't notice any noise when you did the brake work. I too hope it's not the transmission. Cheers.

Great pictures. Thanks. Does your car have the original transmission or the replacement? I'm wondering as to when the new part was introduced and thus whether or not those of us that had the transmission replaced might have the updated part. Cheers

Welcome. I'm sure you can be a big help to the rest of us, especially as parts get harder to find. Cheers.

Several folks here have gotten over 200k. Enjoy the car. Cheers

Broken rear shock mounts seem to be a common issue. Fortunately replacement is straight forward. Cheers

Nothing good happens with a weak 12V battery. Try charging it (battery recharge posts under hood on drivers side) to see if that helps. But be prepared for a replacement. Also, search the forum for lots more 12v info. Cheers, and welcome.

For those who may be unaware, the rear hatch cannot be opened if the 12v battery is dead, so do NOT keep jumper cables in the rear cubby.

Not to worry. The car will operate in normal hybrid mode. Cheers

First I've heard of the problem. I would tend to suspect a clogged drain of some sort, e.g. from AC evaporator or vent duct work.

I haven't experienced this particular issue, but a failing 12V battery can cause many weird problems. In my case, for example, back-up warning sensors failed. Just a thought.

Where can this file be found?

I think that's a new one for this forum. Try other ford sites, especially fusion. Good luck and let us know what you find. Cheers

Thanks for finding a reasonable replacement. Knowing the group number will be a big help. Also, don't forget to reset the battery age monitor/charging scheme. Something like hold the brake pedal down, rub your belly 10 times, or some such. Search the forum for specifics. Cheers.

FYI, there is no torque converter in the C-Max.

Also, there's a nag that will display about checking/replacing the tire mobility kit. Search the forum for more info.

Sounds like the 12V battery may be on its last legs.

The C-Max engine is started by one of the two 450V electric motors housed inside the transmission. There is no "traditional" mounted-to-the-bellhousing starter motor.

The service bulletin says less than an hour to fix (according to a google search). Cheers

Also, reverse wouldn't work as it is solely electric.

FYI, just received the "Parts are now available ..." letter for my 2013. Cheers

Is this not simply the engine running? Whether or not the engine runs at start-up is (mainly) a function of the HVB (high-voltage battery) state of charge. So if the HVB needs charging when the car is started, the engine will start so it can recharge the HVB.