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US recalls (1)
Power train: shift linkage/cable/rod
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 and remedy
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.
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 mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Powertrain
2022-06-13 · campaign 2022-311
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the shift cable may detach from the transmission. This could cause the transmission not to shift gears when the shifter is moved. As a result, the transmission could be in a different gear than the gear shifter indicates. If a driver attempts to exit the vehicle while the transmission is not in Park, and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle could move suddenly.
Safety Risk:
Sudden and unexpected movement of the vehicle could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the transmission shifter cable bushing and install a protective service cap. Ford advises that you should apply the parking brake each time the vehicle is parked.
Owner complaints (10)
Owners filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Ford C-MAX (2 crashes, 1 injuries reported). Among 6 model years of this model, it ranks #6 for the most complaints (median 57).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Steering | 2 | |
| Electrical system | 2 | |
| Air bags | 2 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | |
| Unknown or other | 1 | |
| Seat belts | 1 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2018 Ford C-MAX.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2018 Ford CMAX Hybrid 5 HB FWD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2018 Ford C-MAX version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| C-MAX Hybrid FWD 2.0 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 42 | 38 | 40 | $1,700 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.