# 2013 Ford C-Max Energi - Car overheats **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** ford\ **Created:** [December 26, 2019, 4:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-c-max-energi-car-overheats/155316 "2019-12-26T16:42:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![RalphFelt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b5e925/32.png) [@RalphFelt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RalphFelt)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2019, 4:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-c-max-energi-car-overheats/155316/1 "2019-12-26T16:42:37Z")
suddenly my car starts overheating? Turn it off for a short while then it seems ok again for a while. any suggestions? ---
**Author:** ![Purebred](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/purebred/32/46796_2.png) [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2019, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-c-max-energi-car-overheats/155316/2 "2019-12-26T20:04:22Z")
Provided you have checked the coolant level and it is okay. The only suggestions is take it to an independent mechanic or, due to the complexity of the C-Max, take it to your dealer to have it diagnosed. You may to pay for the diagnosis, but a proper diagnosis is cheaper than guessing. It might be something simple as the thermostat. ---
**Author:** ![GorehamJ](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/gorehamj/32/24103_2.png) [@GorehamJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GorehamJ)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2019, 2:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-c-max-energi-car-overheats/155316/3 "2019-12-27T14:37:05Z")
I agree with Purebread. I would also suggest a comprehensive review of all the service done and the service needs of that very modern vehicle. 7 years is a good time to check the unusual stuff is being properly maintained.