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>or 10 yr/150,000 mi if (first)sold in a CARB state. I have a 2014 Ford Cmax hybrid SE. (certified as ULEV II) It was sold in a CARB state, and is currently registered in a CARB state. I was told I needed my entire transmission replaced. This counts as a hybrid component as you mention here- but I am curious about the extended 10 year/150k miles warranty. I can't find anywhere that states that hybrid components of a ULEV II vehicle, bought and currently registered in a CARB state, will abide by the 10 year/150k miles warranty instead of the standard 8 year/100k mile warranty. I think this is my ticket to having the transmission replacement cost covered by ford. All I see addressed are AT PZEV certified vehicles being covered for 15 years/150k miles. I really need that statement that covers ULEV II vehicles, or at least 2014 hybrids being covered for 10 year/150k miles bought and registered in CARB states, and the the issue is a hybrid component.

I have a 2013 CMax SE and I LOVE IT. I have 87k on it. Heard high pitch noise under hood. Had leaking fluid from transmission involving CV shaft. Car still makes whizzing noise and dealer said damage to pumps due to no fluid in transmission cause it and may run 20k up to 75k and then quit. I am tempted to install another transmission because I don't want to worry about it dying somewhere in traffic, etc. (single woman). Should I invest in a 2018 Max or just buy something else OR install a new transmission? I read about people on here having 250k on their max. I want to be one of those people.

The transmission fluid actually looked like new but I believe it was a little bit low because I've added like 1/2 Liter more than I've drained

Wow, amazing! How dirty was the transmission fluid at 150k? My daughter has my old 2013 SEL with 80k , and no repairs so far. My son has 2016 Energi with 85k and no repairs so far. Doesn't go as far on battery only though.

I could not find anything regarding the transmission on C-MAX, does it need any maintenance at all?

I have 2013 cmax hybrid, 137k miles. I love it, but I now have diagnosis/estimate for transmission replacement of $13,000. Is this job normal at this mileage? And is cost reasonable? Car works fine except for low level whining sound. How urgent is fix?

I just got a 2013 C-Max Energy plug-in hybrid 5 days ago. I am looking to change all the fluids and filters since I don't know the previous maintenance history of the vehicle. I got everything but I am needing to rely on Advance Auto parts to tell me what type of DOT 4 brake fluid the vehicle needs, the guy handed me a bottle of high mileage Dot 4 fluid and said any Dot 4 brake fluid will work. Then on Amazon I found some Transmission oil which was listed as compatible with my vehicle, Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF (6 Liters) LIQUI MOLY. Is this correct?

Ford just dropped this massive recall, including all domestic C-Max Energi/Hybrids (2013-2018). You can look up your VIN on Ford's web site or nhtsa.gov and confirm this recall is listed (it was for me as of this morning). Parts are not available yet. When they are Ford will proactively contact customers to schedule the repair. Parts are expected in the 4th quarter of this year. Here's the text: Jun 10,2022 Manufacturer Recall Number22S43 NHTSA Recall Number#awaiting Recall StatusRecall Incomplete, remedy not yet available Summary ON YOUR VEHICLE, IT MAY BE POSSIBLE THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER CABLE BUSHING IS DAMAGED OR MISSING. Safety Risk A DAMAGED OR MISSING BUSHING COULD PREVENT THE SHIFTER FROM MOVING THE TRANSMISSION INTO THE INTENDED GEAR POSITION AND CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO MOVE IN AN UNEXPECTED DIRECTION. THE TRANSMISSION MAY NOT BE IN THE PARK POSITION, EVEN THOUGH THE SHIFTER POSITION INDICATES THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED TO PARK. EXITING A VEHICLE WITHOUT THE TRANSMISSION IN THE PARK POSITION AND WITHOUT APPLICATION OF THE PARKING BRAKE MAY ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY OR CRASH. Remedy FORD MOTOR COMPANY IS WORKING CLOSELY WITH ITS SUPPLIERS TO PRODUCE PARTS FOR THIS REPAIR. WHEN PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE, FORD MOTOR COMPANY WILL NOTIFY YOU VIA MAIL TO SCHEDULE A SERVICE APPOINTMENT WITH YOUR DEALER FOR REPAIRS TO BE COMPLETED FREE OF CHARGE PARTS AND LABOR. PARTS ARE ANTICIPATED TO BE AVAILABLE 4TH QTR 2022. and here's the first page of a dealer letter about it (shamelessly copied from a post at fordedgeforum.com):

Hi all, I hope that this finds you well. I need some guidance as I am up against Ford and I THINK I have a leg to stand on, but I need some ammo... Quick background: 2014 CMAX SEL 103,000 km's (64,000 miles) In-service September 2014 I am the second owner. Never bagged. Local car to where I live. The transmission is starting to whine. After taking it to an independent shop and then to Ford itself, it's been confirmed that components in the transmission are starting to fail, and I need a new transmission. Ford tells me they can't JUST order the specific parts as FORD doesn't make them available to order. My local dealership has quoted me a hair over $10k CDN for the trans and labour. The car is likely only worth $15k CDN, so not really worth it. Here is my question/issue. I have read on the Internet (big grain of salt taken) that other people have experienced issues with this transmission and that Ford has deemed it to be something that falls under the hybrid component warranty timeframe (up here it's 8 years or 160k km's). I very much recognize that I am about seven months outside of the timeframe, but way under as it relates to kilometers. I tried escalating the case up through Ford executives to ask for an extension of the timeframe to include my car, and ended up dealing with an Executive Office Liaison. The woman I have been dealing with is incredibly adamant that the transmission is powertrain, and as such is covered by a five year 60,000 km warranty and due to that it is WAY outside it's warranty period. I fully agree with her, IF it is a powertrain issue. I would like to be able to make a case that it is a HYBRID issue and as such am only seven months outside the warranty timeframe. I guess what I am looking to understand is if it's powertrain or hybrid. They are simply saying TRANSMISSION = POWERTRAIN and no one is listening. I need some ammo to argue or I need to be told I am out of luck and to scrap the car. I THINK it's an HF35 transmission. If it is in-fact an HF35 transmission, I THINK that was a hybrid only transmission. Wouldn't that by default make it a hybrid component? Thanks for your wisdom. Josh (oh. and in my 27 years driving, I have had 10 fords and currently have a Mach-E Premium (up there that's an $85k car) on order. I am strongly considering cancelling that as I have NEVER been treated so poorly. NOT by the dealership, but by the Executive Office Liaison person).

What is this box and why is it leaking? Are the transmission cooler lines leaking?

And this video shows you the basics of how/where to check the level and add fluid. Use Mercon LV transmission fluid-dealer or AutoZone should have it.

A government lab has been doing long-term tests of many EV cars including 4 2013 C-max. They log all service and repairs. Three out of the four have required transmission replacement between 90k and 116k miles, with an average cost of around $4000. Other service has been negligible in comparison. Here are selected data and link to the page of pdf's. Long term repair experience with four 2013 C-max. Advanced Vehicle Testing Activity - Idaho National Laboratory https://avt.inl.gov/vehicle-button/2013-ford-c-max VIN# 1FADP5AU1DL528698 116k replaced transmission $3989 116k replace right hub bearing $252 127k tires (first replaced 60k) and front-end alignment 130k repair window track VIN# 1FADP5AU0DL535139 90k replaced transmission $4383 130k replaced 3 tires VIN# 1FADP5AU9DL535138 73k replaced 12V battery $166 77k replaced 4 tires 77k front end alignment 110k serviced transmission 155k replaced two tires VIN# 1FADP5AU0DL532158 70k replaced 3 tires 81k replaced 12V battery 100k serviced transmission 110k replaced transmission $3889 130k replaced two tires and aligned front end

Hi Maddie, yes something is leaking a bit of transmission fluid. A bit hard to tell from the pics but maybe leaking between the two halves of the casing. How long has it been like that and are you seeing drops on the ground after parking at work or home? If you aren’t sure I’d suggest wiping it with a rag then spraying it clean with some non chlorinated brake cleaner you buy ant AutoZone type store, then monitor. Are you noticing noises or bad shifts when accelerating or decelerating? I’d certainly suggest you check your fluid level. You do that by removing the plug on the side of the transmission housing from inside the left front wheel well. See my post in this thread for some additional info.

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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.

Wheel bearings, hope it's not the transmission.

Did you ever figure this out? I'm getting ABS warnings, stiff power steering, no speedometer issues. This after replacing front bearings, transmission mount, and wiper reservoir.

Did you ever figure this out? I'm getting ABS warnings, stiff power steering, no speedometer issues. This after replacing front bearings, transmission mount, and wiper reservoir.

I have a 2013 C-Max. I bought it cheap because the trans was making the typical whining noise. I dropped the trans out, tore it down and found a bunch of bad bearings. Fortunately, the shafts were all good. Replaced the bad parts, reassembled the unit with new filter, an oil pump shaft, and reinstalled it in the car. Now when I turn the key, I get nothing. The stop safely now box comes on the dash. I'm thinking it may be a 12v battery issue, but haven't really gotten into that yet. Would also appreciate any input that other folks might have.

I only have 38,192 miles on my 2013 C-Max and the transmission needs to be replaced😵!!! Started hearing the loud noise others have mentioned, asked my repair shop to check it out. Of course this is after the 10yr extended warranty has expired and I barely drive the car since retiring. I had all of the required maintenance and recalls handled by the dealer but I can't help thinking they didn't do their job. My repair shop will try to find a replacement but the cost is going to be as much as the car it worth at this point! UGH! So much for my retirement car!

My 2013 Ford CMAX with 130,000 miles on it now has a very loud whine whenever gas engine is on. If it goes electric only, the whine disappears. Ford dealer wants $1400.00 to open it up and inspect if, they think it is transmission. To replace transmission is $8,400.00 parts and labor. Car is worth $5,200. Could I find someone to replace transmission with a rebuilt one (rebuilt trans is $2,700) Thoughts?

I have 104,800 on my 2014 c-max. Runs great but has a lot of transmission noise:(

Aloha to All, I live in Hawaii and recently bought a 2013 C Max from a used car lot. It was on special because the car makes noises when the gas motor kicks in. The mechanic stated that it was a Generator issue and not a transmission issue. They said that the car should last another few years before the transmission would need to be replaced at a cost estimated to be upwards of $5,000. Apparently the Transmission is a "Sealed Unit" and to eliminate the noise of the generator, I would have to replace the entire assembly. I got the car for $2900. So far it is extremely reliable and I am getting nearly 40mpg. As I brake, the battery reloads as expected. Whenever I am in gear and the gas engine kicks in, there is a noticeable humm, like the sound of a circular saw, but it is not too loud (as in the volume of a screeching belt or power steering going bad) and the car operates perfectly. Can anyone comment on the longevity as described by the dealer? Am I in for headaches soon? I Humbly ask for your opinions....

Could be the tranny. What year and model is your CMax and how many miles? Early models (~2013-14) used a suspect bearing in the transmission.

I just got it back from ford and they said they can’t pinpoint the noise and suggested it was from the transmission….