2013 Ford C-Max electrical system problems

The 2013 Ford C-Max has 53 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 23% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.

Electrical System complaints

23%

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

C-Max electrical system complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

18V592000Electrical SystemSeptember 10, 2018 · 49,197 units

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 120V Convenience charge cords that were supplied with and sold for use with 2013-2015 Ford C-Max Energi and Fusion Energi vehicles and 2012-2015 Ford Focus Electric vehicles. Cords with part numbers FM58-10B706-AA, FM58-10B706-AB, FM58-10B706-AC, FM58-10B706-AD, FM58-10B706-AE and FM58-10B706-AF were manufactured without thermistors, and during vehicle charging, increased resistance in the house's outlet or wiring can cause the cord to overheat and melt.

Consequence

An overheated cord can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the current cord with a new 120V convenience cord with a thermistor, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S24.

What owners report

“THIS VEHICLE'S EV CHARGE CORD HAD AN INCIDENT THAT SEEMED TO HEAT UP / BEND THE CORD NEAR THE PLUG BACK IN 2016. I REPORTED TO FORD AT THE TIME, THEY SAID DO NOT USE THE CORD AND SAID THEY HAD A RESOLUTION UPCOMING. TO KEEP ANYONE FROM USING THE CORD, I CUT IT UP AND SENT OFF THE PARTS FOR…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · July 29, 2019 · fire

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2013 Ford C-Max have?

NHTSA has 53 complaints about the 2013 Ford C-Max electrical system — 23% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2013 Ford C-Max electrical system?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the electrical system: 18V592000.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.