2018 Ford C-MAX recalls (1)
1 NHTSA safety recall covers the 2018 Ford C-MAX. Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about this model year. Every recall repair is free at any Ford dealer.
Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2018 Ford C-MAX. Check your C-MAX by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.
Every 2018 Ford C-MAX recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Power Train · NHTSA 22V413000
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
- Risk
- A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43.
2018 Ford C-MAX complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Ford C-MAX, reporting 2 crashes, 1 injuries. Ford has issued at least 61 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (29)
- Equipment (21)
- Power Train (11)
- Seats (5)
- Unknown Or Other (5)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (4)
Check your C-MAX by VIN
Not every 2018 Ford C-MAX is in every recall. Enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact vehicle, then confirm which are still open at NHTSA.gov or with any Ford dealer.