Alex Sams Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 Thanks for the information guys. I'll see if my car needs this update. Louise 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 After 4 failures, my battery was replaced this week. I'll keep you all posted on what happens next. Car was built in summer of 2012, purchased in fall and first failure occurred before 1100 miles. Nightmare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dweiser Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 I have to say I love my C-Max and Ford has been good about the myriad recalls/problems with the C-Max, it seems to me. Ashley here is very helpful too. This is my first American car in 40 or 50 years and I really do like it BUT, all the recalls! It seems my C-Max is back to the dealer way too much. I had an eye doctor appt. the other morning and the battery was dead. I have officially named my 2013 C-Max "Recall". Would appreciate any info on a vehicle exchange. I've already been told (nicely) by Ford that all these recalls do not qualify for a buy back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jes_ma Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 I had my C Max Se for just about one year and never had a "dead Battery" issue. I brought my car into a Massachusetts dealer for 13BIZ and oil change on a Friday, two days latter on Sunday my battery was dead. No dome light, no gauges, no electric locks, not able to shift car so I jump start easier. If this is the fix for a problem I never had until after I had the fix thank you very much FORD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebitfarm Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 Had 7 battery failures before they did the first recall and replaced the battery. Another battery failure, they did a software update, checked the charging system and charged the battery. Another battery failure, also had warning to repair advan trac and airbag light came on and stayed on. Been sitting at the dealer for 2 weeks. Said part needed is now backordered until July. Was told I could come get it. Asked if I had a jump box, I said no. Guess they want their loaner back. Wonder if the airbag will even deploy if needed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 Had 7 battery failures before they did the first recall and replaced the battery. Another battery failure, they did a software update, checked the charging system and charged the battery. Another battery failure, also had warning to repair advan trac and airbag light came on and stayed on. Been sitting at the dealer for 2 weeks. Said part needed is now backordered until July. Was told I could come get it. Asked if I had a jump box, I said no. Guess they want their loaner back. Wonder if the airbag will even deploy if needed?Has your car been fixed? Do you know which module was replaced? My car is doing the exact same thing (advancetrak inop and airbags inop). They both happened simultaneously, although I'm also seeing the 'wrench' symbol come and go. My dealer doesn't offer loaners and I can't afford to be without my car. Not sure if this is related, but my battery was replaced last week as it wouldn't hold a charge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebitfarm Posted July 8, 2014 Report Share Posted July 8, 2014 Has your car been fixed? Do you know which module was replaced? My car is doing the exact same thing (advancetrak inop and airbags inop). They both happened simultaneously, although I'm also seeing the 'wrench' symbol come and go. My dealer doesn't offer loaners and I can't afford to be without my car. Not sure if this is related, but my battery was replaced last week as it wouldn't hold a charge.Nope! Still not fixed.Been driving around in a car that is not to be sold or driven for demo purposes for over a month now. Still waiting!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptjones Posted July 8, 2014 Report Share Posted July 8, 2014 Nope! Still not fixed.Been driving around in a car that is not to be sold or driven for demo purposes for over a month now. Still waiting!!!I would definitely get a jumper battery for $50 to protect yourself or if you have a battery charger just plug it in at night so you don't have to worry about it. :) Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebitfarm Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 I would definitely get a jumper battery for $50 to protect yourself or if you have a battery charger just plug it in at night so you don't have to worry about it. :) PaulReally think it is Ford that should be buying me the $50 jumper battery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plus 3 golfer Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 Really think it is Ford that should be buying me the $50 jumper battery!and a block heater and an oil pan heater and a spare tire and a jack and .....(better yet IMO) - FORD SHOULD BE BUYING BACK YOUR CAR. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptjones Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 Really think it is Ford that should be buying me the $50 jumper battery!Unfortunately that is an unrealistic expectation, I have my car in today to replace a rear bearing and was able to get ride to work in their shuttle van. I wasn't going to rent a car. For me the time and inconvenience is worth $50 to keep from making dead 12V battery a real problem. FORD will fix the problems eventually. IMHO :) Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebitfarm Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 Unfortunately that is an unrealistic expectation, I have my car in today to replace a rear bearing and was able to get ride to work in their shuttle van. I wasn't going to rent a car. For me the time and inconvenience is worth $50 to keep from making dead 12V battery a real problem. FORD will fix the problems eventually. IMHO :) Paul$50 jumper battery is cheaper than a loaner car or using their roadside assistance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptjones Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 $50 jumper battery is cheaper than a loaner car or using their roadside assistance.Only roadside assistance is part of Warranty and loaner is up to the dealer, not FORD. Good Luck :) Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dweiser Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 I "solved" the many software updates/recalls/etc. I was experiencing with my 2013 C-Max SE "Rolling Recall". I traded it in and haven't had to go to the Ford dealer since!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptjones Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 I "solved" the many software updates/recalls/etc. I was experiencing with my 2013 C-Max SE "Rolling Recall". I traded it in and haven't had to go to the Ford dealer since!!!!!!!You didn't say what you got. :) Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dweiser Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 (edited) Hi Paul,I traded in the C-Max on a 2014 Ford Focus. Same frame I believe but the Focus is a smaller less classy vehicle. Less amenities, not as nice a ride, feels flimsier but I don't have to drive 45 minutes and pay $300 for an oil change like I had to do with my Porsche. Ford dealer is in my small town. I looked up recalls for the Focus. Zero recalls in 2013 and 2014 model years. :)Do I miss the C-Max, definitely.Do I miss all its problems and time spent at the dealer, not at all!C-max was getting 43.2 m.p.g. Focus if getting 28.8 and increasing.Donp.s. I'd love a Tesla!!!! Edited July 11, 2014 by dweiser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptjones Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 Hi Paul,I traded in the C-Max on a 2014 Ford Focus. Same frame I believe but the Focus is a smaller less classy vehicle. Less amenities, not as nice a ride, feels flimsier but I don't have to drive 45 minutes and pay $300 for an oil change like I had to do with my Porsche. Ford dealer is in my small town. I looked up recalls for the Focus. Zero recalls in 2013 and 2014 model years. :)Do I miss the C-Max, definitely.Do I miss all its problems and time spent at the dealer, not at all!C-max was getting 43.2 m.p.g. Focus if getting 28.8 and increasing.Donp.s. I'd love a Tesla!!!!I went the other way with 2007 Focus to CMAX. I worked on it till I got 40 to 45mpg on HWY but 28mpg around town. I put Goodyear Fuel Max on and gained 3-5mpg. :) Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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