The 2017 Ford C-Max has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 2,925,968 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the unknown or other. Last updated July 20, 2026.
Recall campaigns
POWER TRAIN22V4130002022-06-102,925,968 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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…
Complaints by component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4
1crashes2fires
POWER TRAIN
3
STEERING
3
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
3
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
ENGINE
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
VISIBILITY/WIPER
1
Total complaints19
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“On 1/16/2026, while operating my 2017 ford c-max hybrid in the bay area, the vehicle displayed a low tire pressure warning. Shortly thereafter, the vehicle experienced a rapid mechanical or electrical failure that required me to safely pull over and exit the vehicle. Upon exiting, I observed smoke…”
“The contact owns a 2017 ford c-max hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel detached from the steering column. The contact stated that the steering wheel had loosened. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a detached…”
“Swollen lugnuts”
“Swollen lugnuts”
“Car accelerated by itself in drive. I'd to either apply brake or put the car in neutral to stop it. When shifted back to d, it auto accelerated. After I got home, shut it off and after 10 min. It started working normally.”
“Car accelerated by itself in drive. I'd to either apply brake or put the car in neutral to stop it. When shifted back to d, it auto accelerated. After I got home, shut it off and after 10 min. It started working normally.”
“The contact owns a 2017 ford c-max hybrid. The contact stated while starting the vehicle in cold temperatures, the steering wheel was locked. The contact stated that the steering wheel operated as needed after the vehicle had warmed up. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 30 mph, the…”
“The contact owns a 2017 ford c-max energi. The contact stated while driving 3 mph, the vehicle started to stall and failed to accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and was informed…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2017 Ford C-Max as of
July 20, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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