Ford C-Max years to avoid
More than twice the C-Max's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Ford C-Max years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Ford C-Max complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Ford C-Max problems
All model years combined.
- Electrical86
- Transmission70
- Steering64
- Engine27
- Driver assistance24
- Body18
- Airbags17
- Fuel system16
- Acceleration16
- Brakes14
- Locks11
- Wheels10
Most reported problems on the Ford C-Max
Power steering loss 30Loss of power 20Grinding brakes 17Stalling 16Battery drain 14
Ford C-Max problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 89 | 10 | Airbags | 1 | 2 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2017 | 90 | 15 | Acceleration | 43,896 | 1 | 1 | Fewest complaints |
| 2016 | 84 | 24 | Driver assistance | 36,000 | 3 | 2 | Fewest complaints |
| 2015 | 65 | 59 | Driver assistance | 45,000 | 6 | 11 | |
| 2014 | 57 | 80 | Electrical | 53,787 | 8 | 6 | |
| 2013 | 27 | 187 | Electrical | 68,000 | 8 | 4 | Avoid |
Recalls 12
Questions about the Ford C-Max
What years of the Ford C-Max should you avoid?
2013. It has more than twice the Ford C-Max's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2013 alone has 187, mostly about electrical and steering.
What is the best year for a used Ford C-Max?
2018, 2017 and 2016 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (10, 15 and 24).
What is the most common problem with the Ford C-Max?
Electrical, with 86 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (70) and steering (64).
How many recalls does the Ford C-Max have?
12 recalls between 2013 and 2018. The 2014 model year has the most, with 8.
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