2015 Ford CMAX HEV - Ratings, Complaints and Recalls

The 2015 Ford CMAX Hybrid earns an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 according to the data. This vehicle performs well in side crash tests, receiving a perfect 5-star rating, while also scoring admirably in front crash tests with a 4-star rating. Additionally, it boasts features such as standard electronic stability control, which enhances its safety capabilities.

However, it is worth noting that this model does not come equipped with forward collision warning or lane departure warning systems, which could be seen as a drawback in terms of advanced safety features.

In terms of reported issues, there have been 36 complaints registered for this vehicle, along with 5 recalls. It's essential for consumers to stay informed about these concerns and ensure any necessary maintenance or fixes are addressed promptly to maintain the safety and performance of the Ford CMAX Hybrid.

Top stats at a glance

Complaint Count

36

Recall Count

5

Investigation Count

2

Safety Rating

4/5

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Safety Features

2015 Ford CMAX Hybrid 5 HB FWD Safety Features

Here are the safety features that come as standard on the 2015 Ford CMAX Hybrid 5 HB FWD

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

ESC is an advanced safety feature in vehicles designed to help drivers maintain control during challenging driving conditions. By continuously monitoring various factors such as steering angle, vehicle speed, and individual wheel speeds, ESC can detect and reduce the risk of skidding or loss of control. It achieves this by automatically applying brakes to specific wheels to stabilize the vehicle.

Standard
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is a safety feature in vehicles that helps prevent frontal collisions by alerting the driver of an imminent collision with a vehicle or obstacle ahead. Using sensors such as radar or cameras, FCW monitors the distance and speed of vehicles in front, and if it detects a potential collision, it provides visual and/or auditory warnings to prompt the driver to take evasive action.

No
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is a safety feature in vehicles that alerts drivers when their vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane without signaling. Utilizing cameras or sensors to monitor lane markings on the road, LDW detects when the vehicle crosses these lines and triggers visual, auditory, or haptic alerts to notify the driver of potential lane departure.

No

2015 Ford CMAX Hybrid 5 HB FWD Safety Ratings

Here we have the crash and rollover ratings for the 2015 Ford CMAX Hybrid 5 HB FWD Where possible we've included the ratings for the oldest and latest models of this car so you can compare how the safety ratings have changed over time.

Frontal Crash Ratings

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Test 2013 Score 2015 Score 2018 Score
Overall Front Crash Rating 4 4 4
Front Crash Driver Side Rating 4 4 4
Front Crash Passenger Side Rating 4 4 4

Side Crash Ratings

Combines Side Barrier and Side Pole Star Ratings into a single side rating.

Test 2013 Score 2015 Score 2018 Score
Overall Side Crash Rating 5 5 5
Side Crash Drivers Side Rating 5 5 5
Side Crash Passenger Side Rating 5 5 5
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Front 5 5 5
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Rear 5 5 5
Overall Side Barrier Rating 5 5 5

Rollover Ratings

The Rollover Resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a single-vehicle, loss-of-control scenario.

Test 2013 Score 2015 Score 2018 Score
Rollover Rating 4 4 4
Rollover Possibility % 0% 0% 0%
Dynamic Tip Result No Tip No Tip No Tip
Side Pole Crash Rating 5 5 5

Complaints for the 2015 Ford CMAX HEV

This chart show the number of complaints for each car component. A Higher number of complaints could indicate that this car might have a common fault. Something to look out for when purchasing one.

Component Complaints

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Complaint:
"as i was driving i lost power steering and almost crashed the car. a red alert and sound on the dashboard told me “steering assist failure service vehicle”. also the light on the dashboard for steering was illuminated. i was able to barely drive the car home (approx 3 miles). took to my local mechanic and had the error code: u3000 49-08 driving the car by my husband in our neighborhood resulted in the same problem including the warning sounds and message. he was able to restart the car and the steering was fine and was able to drive it back to its parking spot. took the car to the sheehy ford dealer today and am being told it is a 3k repair to replace the rack and pinion."
Components Involved: STEERING
Date of incident: 2024-06-06

Complaint:
"i was driving on the freeway when my power steering failed. ford has switched to an electronic steering control system and it has had multiple class action suits against them, however no recalls have been done. i nearly ran off the road because when i turned off the freeway it took all of my strength to correct the wheel. there was no warning, just full failure and alerts on my dash board. this is a known problem and needs to be corrected. not only that, it is a $3000 repair job on a known problem."
Components Involved: STEERING
Date of incident: 2022-05-02

Complaint:
"tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford c-max. the contact stated while driving 10 mph and making a right turn, the vehicle loss power steering assist and became difficult to steer. the contact stated that steering system error - steering fault service now warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to haley ford richmond located at 10724 jefferson davis hwy, richmond, va 23237, (804) 748-2253, where the vehicle was diagnosed. the contact was informed that the steering rack needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was informed of failure. the failure mileage was 33,370."
Components Involved: STEERING
Date of incident: 2021-06-07

Complaint:
"the power steering failed while backing out of the parking stall at the grocery store as we pulled out a message came up power steering failure service now"
Components Involved: STEERING
Date of incident: 2019-04-07

Complaint:
"when starting the car one day, i got a message on the dashboard that there was a power assist steering failure - steering was manual and very heavy. no codes present and the problem seemed to go away. it came back again another time while driving and went away again. the power assist seems to be working but is "sticky" and the wheel stays locked at first when the car is started. took it to the dealer and they said that the steering gear failed and needs replacement at $2300+. the car has only 45000 miles on it. this is clearly a faulty part."
Components Involved: STEERING
Date of incident: 2019-03-04

FORD Overall Complaint Ranking

This table shows the ranking of car manufacturers when it comes to most complaints and recalls. The manufacturer with the most complaints is at the top. However this doesn't necassarily mean they should be avoided. Some manufacturers might just have more popular or affordable cars which a lot of people have bought. Which means there's more scope for a complaint to be made. Use the ranking table below as a part your wider research into buying a car.

FORD ranks 1 out of 44 in the complaints ranking table.

Manufacturer Complaint Count Recall Count Ranking
FORD 208,358 3,259 1
CHEVROLET 111,306 2,082 2
TOYOTA 81,019 1,852 3
HONDA 61,937 1,268 4
NISSAN 56,226 930 5
DODGE 45,756 827 6
HYUNDAI 44,150 649 7
GMC 34,441 1,410 8
KIA 29,832 501 9
CHRYSLER 27,698 254 10
TESLA 26,230 730 11
BMW 24,890 1,877 12
VOLKSWAGEN 23,125 829 13
MERCEDES-BENZ 19,066 2,925 14
SUBARU 18,513 703 15
MAZDA 10,599 364 16
PONTIAC 10,430 138 17
CADILLAC 9,434 444 18
AUDI 7,865 1,093 19
BUICK 7,851 279 20
SATURN 7,672 84 21
MERCURY 7,374 135 22
LEXUS 6,373 408 23
LINCOLN 5,897 423 24
ACURA 5,722 382 25
MINI 5,585 366 26
INFINITI 4,000 187 27
MITSUBISHI 3,912 397 28
VOLVO 3,875 727 29
PORSCHE 2,646 1,231 30
SUZUKI 2,272 123 31
FIAT 2,205 80 32
SAAB 1,536 76 33
JAGUAR 1,195 198 34
SMART 528 17 35
GENESIS 436 42 36
ISUZU 249 37 37
ALFA ROMEO 161 37 38
MASERATI 76 46 39
BENTLEY 46 159 40
POLESTAR 42 2 41
LUCID 14 6 42
CODA 4 2 43
MAYBACH 0 0 44

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