2013 Ford C-Max Service & Repair Manual

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The service and repair manual for the 2013 Ford C-Max — the 2.0L I4 engine, 3 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Ford published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.

01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers

Model year2013
Engines
2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC
TrimsHybrid SEL Hatchback 4-Door · Energi SEL Hatchback 4-Door · Hybrid SE Hatchback 4-Door
Federal record3 recalls · 231 complaints · 65 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21)

02 / InsideSample pages from the 2013 C-Max manual

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03 / ContentsSections in the manual

  • Quick Lookups 614
  • General Information 1,745
  • Accessories & Equipment 3,359
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 308
  • Body & Frame 850
  • Hybrid/Electric Powertrain 18
  • Brakes 446
  • Maintenance 73
  • Drivelines & Axles 10
  • Restraints 310
  • Electrical 3,023
  • Steering 265
  • Engine Mechanical 323
  • Suspension 181
  • Engine Performance 1,730
  • Transmission 150

04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2013 C-Max

  1. Power Train — automatic transmission › gear position indication (prndl) · 22V413000
    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 attac.
  2. Latches/Locks/Linkages — doors › latch · 20V331000
    Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 fiesta, 2013-2014 fusion, 2015 mustang, 2013-2015 escape and c-max, 2012-2015 focus, 2014-2016 transit connect, 2013-2014 l.
  3. Latches/Locks/Linkages — doors › latch · 16V643000
    Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 ford focus, 2013-2015 ford escape and ford c-max, 2015 lincoln mkc and ford mustang, and 2014-2016 ford transit.

Owners have filed 231 complaints and Ford has issued 65 technical service bulletins for the 2013 C-Max. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.

FAQQuestions about the 2013 C-Max manual

Is this manual specific to the 2013 C-Max?

Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2013 model year, covering the 2.0L I4 across the Hybrid SEL Hatchback 4-Door, Energi SEL Hatchback 4-Door, Hybrid SE Hatchback 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Ford published for this year.

What 2013 C-Max problems does it help with?

3 recalls are on federal record for the 2013 C-Max, covering power train, latches/locks/linkages. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Ford dealers.

Does it include 2013 C-Max wiring diagrams?

Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2013 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.

Is it a subscription?

No. $42.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.

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