Ford B-Max:  Brake Lights Not Working Diagnosis

Brake lights are one of the most critical safety features that your Ford B-Max has.  They let other drivers know when you are slowing down, and that they need to slow down too.  If your brake lights aren’t working, you’re way more likely to get rear ended than normal.  The good news is that troubleshooting … Read more

Ford B-Max: What’s Causing That Rotten Egg Smell?

One of the most undervalued diagnostic tools is the human nose.  There’s a lot our nose can tell us about a vehicle with a few quick sniffs.  If you happen to smell a rotten egg smell coming from your Ford B-Max, it is certainly a cause for concern.  It is most commonly associated with a … Read more

Ford B-Max: “Check Fuel Inlet” Causes

“Check Fuel Inlet” is one of the most common warning messages that the Ford B-Max will produce.  Really, what this message means is check the fuel cap.  More than likely, it hasn’t been secured.  It will often show up even though the fuel cap appears to be on and secured, that’s what this article aims … Read more

Ford B-Max Dies After Starting Diagnosis

It can be very disconcerting if your Ford B-Max is starting and then dies.  It is most likely caused by some type of issue with the electrical or fuel system.  But, there can be other causes as well. Your B-Max’s engine needs 3 things constantly and in the proper proportion to keep running. Air Fuel … Read more

Ford B-Max: Brake Lights Stuck On → Diagnosis

It is both frustrating and unsafe to drive your Ford B-Max if the brake lights are stuck on.  The most common reason that they stay on is a brake light switch that has failed.   How Brake Lights Work Brake lights work by having an electric current sent to the brake pedal switch at all … Read more

Ford B-Max: Shaking When Accelerating → Diagnosis

One of the more common issues that can occur is a vehicle that shakes when accelerating.  If your Ford B-Max is shaking when accelerating, it’s something that should not be ignored.  While the vibration can be annoying, it is often indicative of a serious problem.   Speed Matters Vehicle speed matters when you feel a … Read more

Ford B-Max:  Lifter Ticking Diagnosis

One of the most annoying things that you can coming from under the hood of your Ford B-Max is a ticking lifter.  The ticking noise makes it sound like the engine is going to give up the ghost at any time.  There are a few things that can cause a lifter to tick, such as … Read more

Ford B-Max: P0171 and P0174 Diagnosis

P0171 and P0174 both indicate that there is a lean condition present in your Ford B-Max.  By themselves, these are some of the most common OBD2 codes.   When they appear together, it indicates that the entire engine is running lean. Definition Both of these codes are generic, which means they have the same meaning … Read more

Ford B-Max:  Clutch Slipping → Diagnosis

Your Ford B-Max’s clutch provides a direct connection between the engine and transmission.  Without it, it can’t move at all. This connection requires a tremendous amount of pressure.  This guide is intended to help you determine why your clutch is slipping on the flywheel. Note:  This article is for manual cars only.  Here’s the automatic … Read more

Ford B-Max:  Engine Sputtering (Causes + Diagnosis)

A sputtering engine can indicate a number of problems.  If your Ford B-Max has a sputter, it is most likely going to be caused by bad fuel system, ignition system, MAF sensor, or bad catalytic converter.  Your B-Max’s engine is a giant pump.  It pulls in air (where it is measured by the mass airflow … Read more