Ford S-Max

The Ford S-Max is a diesel-powered multi-purpose vehicle producing 140 kW with COโ emissions of 177 g/km and a kerb weight of 1,984 kg. In Norway, the model saw strong initial uptake with 274 new registrations in 2019, though interest declined sharply to just 2 registrations by 2022, totalling 337 vehicles across the 2019โ2022 period. The vehicle has been subject to 3 recalls recorded in the EU Safety Gate database.
| Manufacturer | Ford |
|---|---|
| Body type | MPV |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Engine power | 110 kW (148 hp) |
| COโ (WLTP) | 147 g/km |
| Kerb weight | 1,878 kg |
Engine power, COโ and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 2 European countries that registered the Ford S-Max in 2025 (30 cars). Source: EEA COโ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
New registrations in Norway
Number of Ford S-Max registered for the first time in Norway per year.
Source: EEA COโ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
New registrations by country (2025)
Number of Ford S-Max cars registered for the first time across 2 European countries in 2025.
| Country | Registrations |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 29 |
| Ireland | 1 |
Source: EEA COโ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Ford S-Max (from registration data). 8 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 l ยท 4-cyl | โ | โ | 201 km/h | โ | โ |
| 1.6 l ยท 4-cyl | โ | โ | 202 km/h | โ | โ |
| 1.8 l ยท 4-cyl | โ | โ | 190 km/h | โ | โ |
| 2.0 l ยท 4-cyl | โ | โ | 218 km/h | โ | โ |
| 2.2 l ยท 4-cyl | โ | โ | 215 km/h | โ | โ |
| 2.3 l ยท 4-cyl | โ | โ | 194 km/h | โ | โ |
| 2.5 l ยท 4-cyl | โ | โ | 185 km/h | โ | โ |
| 2.5 l ยท 5-cyl | โ | โ | 230 km/h | โ | โ |
Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.
Other Ford models
Similar MPV models
Recalls & safety
3 recalls recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) for the Ford S-Max. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- Passenger carEU ยท Safety Gate (Poland)
The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in 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 ยท alerted 2021-10-01
- Passenger carEU ยท Safety Gate (Germany)
EU Safety Gate ยท alerted 2021-02-26
- Passenger carEU ยท Safety Gate (Germany)
EU Safety Gate ยท alerted 2020-03-27
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Ford recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- How much power does the Ford S-Max have?
- The Ford S-Max produces 110 kW (148 hp).
- How much does the Ford S-Max weigh?
- The Ford S-Max has a kerb weight of about 1,878 kg.
- What are the CO2 emissions of the Ford S-Max?
- The Ford S-Max emits 147 g/km of CO2 (WLTP).