Ford C-Max
The Ford C-Max is a five-seat MPV that began production in 2003. It features a 1.4-liter four-cylinder petrol engine producing 92 kW, with a top speed of 192 km/h and CO₂ emissions of 154 g/km. The vehicle measures 4,491 mm in length and has a kerb weight of 1,424 kg, accommodating up to five passengers. In Norway, the C-Max saw 11 new registrations in 2019, representing the model's peak year during this period.
| Manufacturer | Ford |
|---|---|
| Production | From 2003 |
| Body type | MPV |
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Engine power | 110 kW (148 hp) |
| CO₂ (WLTP) | 183 g/km |
| Kerb weight | 1,659 kg |
| Displacement | 1,408 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Top speed | 192 km/h |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel economy (comb.) | 6 l/100 km |
| Length | 4,380 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,830 mm |
| Height | 1,630 mm |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
Engine power, CO₂ and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 2 European countries that registered the Ford C-Max in 2024 (3 cars). Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Ford C-Max (from registration data). 5 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 l · 3-cyl | – | – | 185 km/h | – | – |
| 1.5 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 199 km/h | – | – |
| 1.6 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 195 km/h | – | – |
| 1.8 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 195 km/h | – | – |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 194 km/h | – | – |
Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.
Other Ford models
Similar MPV models
Common problems & reliability
US owners have filed 1 complaints for the Ford C-Max, most often about fuel system, gasoline. These are owner-reported issues, useful for spotting recurring weaknesses before you buy. In the UK, 77% of Ford C-Maxs pass their MOT test first time, based on 117,801 inspections.
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: NHTSA (US, public domain), DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).
Recalls & safety
4 recalls recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) and 4 in the US-market NHTSA database for the Ford C-Max. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2024-01-26
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
This may lead to a malfunction of the transmission and to increased risk of the engine catching fire.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2019-12-06
- Passenger car / vanEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
If this happens while the vehicle is in motion, propulsion may be lost.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2018-07-20
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (United Kingdom)
This may result in reduced vehicle performance.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2019-01-11
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)US · NHTSAModel year 2017
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43.
NHTSA campaign 22V413000 · reported 10/06/2022
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)US · NHTSAModel year 2016
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43.
NHTSA campaign 22V413000 · reported 10/06/2022
- BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAUS · NHTSAModel year 2016
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on October 25, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Mustang owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA9. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025.
NHTSA campaign 25V695000 · reported 13/10/2025
- STRUCTURE:BODYUS · NHTSAModel year 2016
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 Focus and C-Max vehicles. The floor pan may have improperly welded left-hand apron joints.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the apron joints, repairing the vehicle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 8, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S03.
NHTSA campaign 17V052000 · reported 24/01/2017
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Ford recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the top speed of the Ford C-Max?
- The Ford C-Max has a rated top speed of 192 km/h.
- How much power does the Ford C-Max have?
- The Ford C-Max produces 110 kW (148 hp).
- What are the dimensions of the Ford C-Max?
- The Ford C-Max is 4,380 mm long, 1,830 mm wide and 1,630 mm tall.
- How much does the Ford C-Max weigh?
- The Ford C-Max has a kerb weight of about 1,659 kg.
- What are the CO2 emissions of the Ford C-Max?
- The Ford C-Max emits 183 g/km of CO2 (WLTP).
- How many seats does the Ford C-Max have?
- The Ford C-Max has 5 seats.