Ford C-Max Energi Years to Avoid (2026): Worst and Best Years

Ford C-Max Energi years to avoid

No model year of the Ford C-Max Energi stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

All model years combined.

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Year	Score	Complaints	Top problem	Typical mileage	Recalls	Crashes
2017	90	10	Fuel system		0	1	Fewest complaints
2016	68	32	Electrical	49,000	0	5
2015	86	15	Driver assistance	20,000	0	2	Fewest complaints
2014	75	30	Electrical	32,000	0	0	Fewest complaints
2013	57	50	Electrical	47,900	1	2

What years of the Ford C-Max Energi should you avoid?

No single model year of the Ford C-Max Energi has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Ford C-Max Energi?

2017, 2015 and 2014 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (10, 15 and 30).

What is the most common problem with the Ford C-Max Energi?

Electrical, with 54 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (18) and steering (18).

How many recalls does the Ford C-Max Energi have?

1 recall between 2013 and 2017. The 2013 model year has the most, with 1.

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