How many 2014 Ford C-Max owners reported electrical problems?

NHTSA lists 20 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 Ford C-Max, which is 25% of all 80 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2014 Ford C-Max electrical system?

NHTSA data for this complaint set lists no related recalls, though some owner complaints mention a separate charging cord recall issued for fire risk.

Have there been fires linked to the 2014 Ford C-Max electrical system?

Yes, NHTSA records show 3 fires and 1 injury among the Electrical System complaints for this model year.

At what mileage do 2014 C-Max electrical problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2014 Ford C-Max is 63,750 miles.

How does the 2014 C-Max compare to other years for electrical complaints?

The 2013 C-Max had 52 Electrical System complaints (28% share), while 2014 had 20 complaints (25% share); later years like 2016 and 2017 show far fewer complaints and lower shares.

2014 Ford C-Max Electrical System Problems

Electrical System complaints account for 20 of 80 total complaints (25%) for the 2014 Ford C-Max, including 3 fires and 1 injury. No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this specific complaint set, though owners reference a separate charging cord recall.

Electrical System complaints: 20; 25% of 80
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 3
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 63,750 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Charging cords and outlets reportedly melt or burn while the vehicle is plugged in at home, in some cases damaging the house outlet.
Owners describe the Sync infotainment system freezing or shutting off while driving, affecting radio, navigation, and backup camera functions.
Some drivers report the vehicle suddenly loses power or stalls at highway speed with the check engine light on, then restarts after being pulled over.
Dashboard warnings such as a wrench icon or 'stop safely now' message appear along with the radio display shutting off to conserve battery.
A few owners mention electrical accessories failing, such as a horn that stops working repeatedly or a battery that will not hold a charge for more than a short distance.

When 2014 Ford C-Max electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 16, 2014, latest Jul 28, 2026.

20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2014 to Jul 2026; peak Aug 2020 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2014 Ford C-Max

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by C-Max model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201352 (28%)
201420 (25%)
201510 (19%)
20162 (9%)
20171 (7%)
20182 (20%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2014 Ford C-Max owners reported electrical problems?: NHTSA lists 20 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 Ford C-Max, which is 25% of all 80 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Ford C-Max electrical system?: NHTSA data for this complaint set lists no related recalls, though some owner complaints mention a separate charging cord recall issued for fire risk.
Have there been fires linked to the 2014 Ford C-Max electrical system?: Yes, NHTSA records show 3 fires and 1 injury among the Electrical System complaints for this model year.
At what mileage do 2014 C-Max electrical problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2014 Ford C-Max is 63,750 miles.
How does the 2014 C-Max compare to other years for electrical complaints?: The 2013 C-Max had 52 Electrical System complaints (28% share), while 2014 had 20 complaints (25% share); later years like 2016 and 2017 show far fewer complaints and lower shares.