WenmarOpen by Wenmar Pro

Service bulletins for the 2015 Ford C-max

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

98 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

By type

By component

By trouble code

By topic

Only bulletins with component: Electrical system are shown. Show all

Bulletins, newest first
SSM 471612018-05-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2012-2017 Focus BEV, 2013-2016 Fusion Energi And 2013-2017 CMAX Energi vehicles equipped with a Telematics Control Unit (TCU) may exhibit inoperative remote features via My Ford Mobile app, discharged battery, incomplete user authorization and/or diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U0198 with no modem electronic serial number (ESN) displayed. To correct this condition, perform any open TCU field service actions (FSAs). If DTC U0198 remains, remove the TCU fuse for 5 minutes then reinstall prior to programming. Perform IDS Network Test and reprogram the TCU using Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) release 108.05 or higher. An internet connection is required. Calibration files may also be obtained at www.motorcraftservice.com. For claiming, use causal part 14G229 and applicable labor operations in section 10 of the SLTS manual.
SSM 471302018-05-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Some 2012-2018 Focus Electric, 2013-2017 C-Max Energi, and 2013-2018 Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) may exhibit the high voltage (HV) battery failing to charge while connected to the Delphi 120 volt electric vehicle service equipment (EVSE) charge cord. To identify a Delphi EVSE the coupler on the EVSE that connects to the vehicle charge port is solid black. For information on the Delphi EVSE indicator status used for diagnostics, reference High Voltage Battery > Charging the High Voltage Battery in the Owners Guide for a 2018 Fusion Energi. Reference the Convenience Cord Light Emitting Diode (LED) Indicators chart. The Workshop Manual (WSM) is scheduled to be revised at a later date.
SSM 471292018-05-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2013-2017 C-MAX Energi, 2013-2018 Fusion Energi, 2013-2018 C-MAX/Fusion Hybrid/MKZ Hybrid may exhibit a no start with battery energy control module (BECM) diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0AE5. For 2015-2017 C-MAX Energi refer to the 2014 MY C-MAX Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 414-03A for normal diagnostics. For all vehicles, if WSM pinpoint testing for BECM DTC P0AE5 finds the DC/DC converter control module (14B227), cabin coolant heater (18K463) or A/C compressor (19703) has low high voltage circuit internal resistance, only replace the component found with low internal resistance. It is not necessary to replace the high voltage battery junction (10C666) along with the low resistance high voltage component. The WSM is currently under revision.
SSM 469002018-01-29. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and a DTC P161A after PCM replacement. This may be due to the parameter reset procedure not being properly completed. To clear this DTC, use the Ford Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) service tool or Ford J2534 Diagnostic Software, select - Toolbox - Body - Security - PATS Functions - Parameter Reset. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the procedure. This procedure will transfer the existing Key ID information between the modules without the need of having 2 programmed PATS keys present. There is no need to program keys when the PCM is going to be replaced. Additional information can be found in the Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 419-01. Missing or lost keys are not warrantable.
SSM 465482017-08-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2013-2015 C-MAX vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with DTC U1030 after module reprogramming is performed on the powertrain control module (PCM) and built on or before 21-May-2015. ID vehicle and open a new Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) vehicle session. Select Module Programming > As-built > battery energy control module (BECM). When IDS prompts to obtain module part numbers, select Yes. Once data has downloaded, perform PMI on the BECM and confirm the U1030 clears after on-demand self testing the BECM. For claiming, use causal part 10B687 and applicable labor operations in section 10 of the service labor time standards (SLTS).
SSM 465342017-08-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2013-2017 Fusion Hybrid Energi built on or before 24-Mar-2017, 2012-2016 Focus Electric and 2013-2016 C-MAX Energi and equipped with a TCU may exhibit inoperative remote features via MyFord Mobile app, discharged battery, incomplete user authorization and/or accessory protocol interface module (APIM) DTC U0198 with no modem electronic serial number (ESN) displayed. To correct, perform any open TCU field service actions (FSAs). If U0198 DTC remains, remove the TCU fuse for 5 minutes then reinstall prior to programming. Reprogram the TCU using Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) release 104.05 or higher. An internet connection is required. Calibration files may also be obtained at www.motorcraftservice.com. For claiming, use causal part 14G229 and applicable labor operations in section 10 of the SLTS manual.
SSM 463712017-03-20. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. SOME 2012-2017 FOCUS ELECTRIC/2013-2017 CMAX ENERGI/FUSION ENERGI/2015-2017 MKC/MKZ/2016-2017 MKX AND 2017 CONTINENTAL VEHICLES OPERATING WITH A 3G TCU ON OR BEFORE 16-JAN-2017 MAY NOT RESPOND TO CUSTOMERS REMOTE COMMANDS VIA MYLINCOLN/MYFORD MOBILE PHONE APPLICATIONS. 2G NETWORKS WERE DECOMMISSIONED ON 16-JAN-2017. IF THE 3G TCU WAS OPERATING ON A 2G NETWORK, IT WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY ATTEMPT TO RECONNECT TO THE REPLACEMENT 3G NETWORK. TO CORRECT, RESET THE TCU BY REMOVING ITS POWER FUSE FOR 5 MINUTES. IF THE CONCERN IS STILL PRESENT, FOLLOW NORMAL DIAGNOSTICS IN WORKSHOP MANUAL (WSM), SECTION 415-00. REFER TO PTS OASIS HOME PAGE FOR TCU VERSION IDENTIFICATION. FOR CLAIMING, USE CAUSAL PART 14G229 AND APPLICABLE LABOR OPERATIONS IN SECTION 10 OF THE SERVICE LABOR TIME STANDARDS (SLTS) MANUAL.
TSB 17-00152017-03-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY. SOME 2013-2016 C-MAX ENERGI VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT STALL/NO CRANK WITH A STOP SAFELY NOW WARNING MESSAGE IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC), ILLUMINATED MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WITH BATTERY ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BECM) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) U3012, P0B37 AND/OR SECONDARY ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC MODULE-C (SOBDM-C) P0A0A. FOLLOW THE SERVICE PROCEDURE STEPS TO CORRECT THE CONDITION.
SSM 462982017-03-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. THE EV RANGE AFTER FULLY CHARGING A 2012-2016 FOCUS ELECTRIC, 2013-2016 C-MAX/FUSION ENERGI MAY VARY AFTER EACH CHARGING EVENT. THE WINDOW STICKER INDICATES 0-19 MILE RANGE FOR 2013-2016 CMAX/FUSION ENERGI. VARIATION OF EV RANGE MAY NOT INDICATE A BATTERY OR CHARGING CONCERN. EV RANGE IS SIMILAR TO THE DTE DISPLAY ON GASOLINE VEHICLES, EV RANGE WILL VARY WITH DRIVING/OPERATING CONDITIONS. CONDITIONS INCLUDE: EXTREME OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES, TERRAIN, DRIVING STYLE, CITY OR HIGHWAY DRIVING, TIRE PRESSURE, AND USE OF ACCESSORIES. IF THE CUSTOMER REPLACES THE LOW ROLL RESISTANCE TIRES WITH A MORE AGGRESSIVE TREAD THE RANGE WILL SUFFER. USING THE CABIN HEATER AND A/C, WHICH ARE ELECTRIC, WILL ALSO DECREASE EV RANGE. TO TEMPORARILY REMOVE THE IMPACT OF DRIVING/CLIMATE HISTORY, RESET THE LIFETIME SUMMARY OR DRIVING HISTORY BY USING THE SETTINGS MENU ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, UNDER DISPLAY
SSM 460112017-02-22. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. SOME 2015-2017 FOCUS/C-MAX/ESCAPE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ONE TOUCH UP FEATURE. THE 2016-2017 WORKSHOP MANUAL SECTION 501-11 WAS UPDATED 8/2016 WITH REVISED DIAGNOSTICS, THE 2015 WSM UPDATES WILL FOLLOW LATER. REFER TO THE 2016-2017 WSM REVISED DIAGNOSTICS FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CONCERNS: ONE-TOUCH UP FEATURE IS INOPERATIVE, WINDOW DOOR GLASS DOES NOT TRAVEL FULLY TO EITHER OPEN/CLOSED POSITION,AND WINDOW BOUNCES BACK CONCERNS. AT THE BEGINNING OF PINPOINT TEST E, CARRY OUT THE INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE ON THE SUSPECT POWER WINDOW, BEFORE CONTINUING THE PINPOINT TEST. REFER TO: POWER DOOR WINDOW INITIALIZATION - VEHICLES WITH: ONE-TOUCH OPEN AND CLOSE FRONT WINDOWS (501-11 GLASS, FRAMES AND MECHANISMS, GENERAL PROCEDURES).
SSM 461082017-02-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY. SOME 2013-2016 C-MAX PHEV VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT STALL/NO CRANK WITH A STOP SAFELY NOW WARNING MESSAGE IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) WITH BATTERY ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BECM) DTCS U3012,P0B37, AND/OR SECONDARY ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC MODULE C(SOBDMC) P0A0A. INSPECT LOW VOLTAGE INTERLOCK CIRCUITS, CYB03 AND CYB04 FOR AN INTERMITTENT SHORT TO GROUND. INSPECT THE CIRCUITS FOR WIRE CHAFING ON THE 10B689 HARNESS NEAR C4002 BETWEEN THE TRACTION BATTERY COVER PLATE AND THE TRACTION BATTERY, REMOVE THE AFFECTED CIRCUIT FROM THE CONNECTOR, APPLY HEAT SHRINK TUBING OVER THE CHAFED AREA OF THE CIRCUIT AND APPLY ANTI-ABRASION TAPE. SECURE THE 10B689 HARNESS TO PREVENT REPEAT OCCURRENCE. USE APPLICABLE LABOR OPERATIONS FROM SECTION 10 OF THE SERVICE LABOR TIME STANDARDS (SLTS) MANUAL.
SSM-458662016-09-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. 2013-2016 FOCUS/C-MAX - REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) PROGRAMING CONCERNS
SSM-458212016-08-30. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. SIRI EYES FREE FUNCTIONAL ISSUES USING BLUETOOTH AND APPLE IOS 9.2 AND 9.2.1
ASI-451782016-06-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
ASI-450982015-09-23. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. FORD: THE BATTERY ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BECM) NEEDS REPROGRAMMING TO LATEST CALIBRATION TO RESET DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0B13 AFTER CONNECTING TO ELECTRIC CHARGING STATION. MODEL 2013-15 C-MAX PHEV, FUSION PHEV. *PE
ASI-450902015-09-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. FORD/LINCOLN: ON SOME VEHICLES, AFTER MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE OR OTHER ROUTINE SERVICE HAS BEEN PERFORMED, THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP WOULD ILLUMINATE DUE TO VARIOUS RESETS OF MODULES. MODEL 2013-16 FUSION, MKZ, 2013-15 C-MAX, 2015 F-150, MKC. *PE
448512015-06-30. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. FORD: CERTAIN 2015 C-MAX VEHICLES PRODUCED ON OR BEFORE OCT. 20, 2014 MAY EXPERIENCE 12-VOLT BATTERY DRAIN. *TA

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.