14MaxRVA Posted January 14, 2017 Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 Happy owner of a new to me 2014 cmax hybrid. So far I love the car, I've been averaging about 43-45 mpg. Only problem is after owning it for about 2 weeks it is back at the dealer getting the transmission replaced. C-MaxSea 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jestevens Posted January 15, 2017 Report Share Posted January 15, 2017 Oh no, under warranty of some kind I hope.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick369 Posted January 15, 2017 Report Share Posted January 15, 2017 How many miles are on your 2014 C-Max? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14MaxRVA Posted January 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2017 Yes, it is still under factory warranty. It had about 35,800 miles when I brought it into the shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-MaxSea Posted January 15, 2017 Report Share Posted January 15, 2017 Welcome, congrats & enjoy 14MaxRVA. Sure glad we all have good warranties :drop: :drop: :drop: !!! Should be better than new when done. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptjones Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 Two ways to look at this, first it is a bummer you have Trans problem :sad: and second it's going to be a new CMAX pretty much and it didn't cost to much extra. :) Paul obob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshg678 Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 Ouch! Was it growling at you?Wonder if this was a early MY?What's the build date? 14MaxRVA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14MaxRVA Posted January 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 I'm not sure the build date, I'll have to check when I get it back. It was making the growling noise under acceleration when the ice kicked in. If it was under electric only power it wouldn't do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottwood2 Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 I'm not sure the build date, I'll have to check when I get it back. It was making the growling noise under acceleration when the ice kicked in. If it was under electric only power it wouldn't do it.Let us know it this is completely gone when you get the new trans. I think many of us have heard this noise. Welcome to the C-Max family! It is a great fun car! Redshift 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbov Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 Many, but not all... our 10/2012 produced vehicle remains quiet at 50K miles. OK, the tranny's quiet. Rear brakes were another matter. Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptjones Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 Many, but not all... our 10/2012 produced vehicle remains quiet at 50K miles. OK, the tranny's quiet. Rear brakes were another matter. FrankYou don't need those rear brakes, just get rid of them, it's a Hybrid. :lol2: Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14MaxRVA Posted January 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 Checked the build date, it's 1/14. Just got it back today. The service at Richmond Ford in Richmond VA has been great. I don't know if it's anything to do with the new transmission or maybe a software update, but it seems to run better. Smoother maybe. Could just be perception, who knows. But it's back! C-MaxSea, ptjones and obob 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbov Posted January 26, 2017 Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 You don't need those rear brakes, just get rid of them, it's a Hybrid. :lol2: PaulPaul at 50K, my rear brakes had worn out, and my front brakes had rusted out. There's a down side to regenerative braking if you drive regularly on salt-treat roads. I've seen this in rear brakes that had hung-up; rust gets under the contact surface of the rotor and the whole surface chips off the remaining core. As for rear brakes... search EBFD. Don't leave home without them. Frank scottwood2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptjones Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 Do you think WD40 would keep them from rusting? :) With 144K mi. my brakes still look good, never use them, it waste gas. :lol2: Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbov Posted January 28, 2017 Report Share Posted January 28, 2017 I think WD-40 would keep them from working... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptjones Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 I think WD-40 would keep them from working...You Think? LOL You should be using Regen anyways, You are wasting electricity if you are using the brakes. :drop: Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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