The Ford C-Max is one of the best cars in its class and is also surprisingly nice to drive for a family-focused people carrier.
Is a used Ford C-Max MPV reliable? Yes, according to our most recent reliability survey. The C-Max and Grand C-Max finished in third place in the MPV class, with an excellent overall score of 95%.
With proper maintenance, your Ford C-Max should last between 150,000 miles to 200,000 miles.
B-Max vs C-Max: Ford MPV face-off. Multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs) are popular with families for a reason – they offer more space and practicality than the hatchbacks on which they're based. The B-Max is based on the Fiesta platform, while the C-Max takes its underpinnings from the Focus.
Ford Explorer Hybrid (For Grand C-MAX) The Ford C-Max (stylized as Ford C-MAX and previously called the Ford Focus C-Max) is a compact multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) produced by the Ford Motor Company since 2003. The Ford Grand C-Max has a longer wheelbase.
First Peek at 2019 Ford Focus, End of C-MAX Announced. We've also learned that the company's C-MAX compact hybrid will be discontinued and disappear from the company's lineup by the middle of 2018. Production on its Energi plug-in version has in fact already stopped.
The Ford Grand C-MAX can seat seven, but it's actually a mid-sized MPV because of its relatively small footprint. And while the Grand C-MAX is fun to drive, it's also practical, with sliding rear doors that provide easy access to the second and third rows of seats.
| Ford Focus C MAX 1.6i Engine Technical Data |
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| Compression Ratio : | 11.0 |
| Maximum power - Output - Horsepower : | 101 PS or 100 bhp or 74 kW @ 6000 rpm |
| Maximum torque : | 146 Nm or 107 lb.ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain : | FWD |
The Insight's fuel tank is part of a sealed, pressurized system. This system helps reduce the amount of fuel vapors that can escape into the atmosphere.
Note:Your vehicle does not have a fuel filler cap.
- Press the flap to open it.
- Insert the fuel nozzle up to and including the first notch on the fuel nozzle A.
- Hold the fuel nozzle in position B during refueling.
- Operate the fuel nozzle within the area shown.
- Slightly raise the fuel nozzle to remove it.
If you're familiar with jump starting a regular vehicle, then you should feel right at home with the Ford C-Max. Even though your C-Max actually has its 12-volt battery in the trunk, there are two prongs under its hood – much like in a traditional vehicle – that lets you jump it.
Basically, the Ford C-MAX a big Focus. The C-Max is Ford's compact MPV, so it only has five seats, but it's just the thing if you're after more space but the same great driving experience and plush cabin as you get in the Focus. The Grand C-Max is on hand with space for seven and sliding rear doors for easier access.
When fully charged, you will pay about 4.9¢ per mile for the first 20 miles you drive ($. 98 for the electricity and $. 00 for the gasoline). After the first 20 miles, the vehicle will function like a regular hybrid and consume only gasoline, costing about 7.8¢/mile.
The 2014 C-Max Hybrid has one of the lowest reliability ratings in the class – a 2.5 out of five from J.D. Power and Associates.
As far as alternatives are concerned we'd suggest you look at the Renault Scenic, Vauxhall Zafira, Volkswagen Touran, Peugeot 3008, and Toyota Verso.
As the word 'Grand' implies, this is simply a larger version of the five-seat C-Max. The Grand has a little more space inside than the regular car, and the big difference is that there's enough room for two child-size seats in the back, taking the total capacity to seven.
