Hatchback · Hybrid
Ford C-Max 2015–2018 (1st gen US)
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- Price
- $24,170–$27,275
- MPG
- 40
- Strength: Strong cargo & utility
- Strength: Strong running costs
- Strength: Strong value retention
- Watch-out: Below-average reliability
- Watch-out: Below-average tech
How it scores for you10 scores
A tall, tidy-driving hybrid hatch with genuinely low running costs that deserved more buyers than it ever found.
Recalled somewhat less often than cars of the same model years; 4 of its 7 recalls were serious. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Adjusted -2 points for its wider reputation.
Not yet crash-tested by NHTSA, so this is scored as middle-of-the-road.
About $1,600 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 83% of cars we track.
24.5 cu ft of cargo space — more than about 84% of other hatchbacks we track.
Tall cabin seats four adults comfortably; battery eats some cargo depth
European Focus bones give it tidier handling than any Prius rival of its day
MyFord Touch early, SYNC 3 later; hybrid displays fine, driver assists sparse
Upright chairs, easy access, and a composed ride
SUVs and hybrids usually hold their value better than average.
No published tow rating; front- or rear-wheel drive only.
Safety & recalls11 recalls
Not yet rated by NHTSA.
11 recalls across 2015–2018
- Recall — Powertrain: automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl); power train: shift linkage/cable/rod (2018)
- Recall — Powertrain: automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl); power train: shift linkage/cable/rod (2017)
- Recall — Structure: body (2016)
2018
- RecallPowertrain: automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl); power train: shift linkage/cable/rod22V413000
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.
2017
- RecallPowertrain: automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl); power train: shift linkage/cable/rod22V413000
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.
2016
- RecallStructure: body17V052000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 Focus and C-Max vehicles. The floor pan may have improperly welded left-hand apron joints.
- RecallPowertrain: automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl); power train: shift linkage/cable/rod22V413000
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.
- RecallBack over prevention: sensing system: camera25V695000
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 wh
2015
- RecallElectrical: ignition15V436000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 1, 2014, to June 12, 2015, Ford Focus vehicles manufactured June 17, 2014, to June 12, 2015, and Ford C-Max vehicles manufactured April 22, 2014, to June 12, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the en
- RecallLatches/locks/linkages: doors: LATCH16V643000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Ford Focus, 2013-2015 Ford Escape and Ford C-MAX, 2015 Lincoln MKC and Ford Mustang, and 2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the
- RecallEquipment: electrical18V592000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 120V Convenience charge cords that were supplied with and sold for use with 2013-2015 Ford C-Max Energi and Fusion Energi vehicles and 2012-2015 Ford Focus Electric vehicles. Cords with part numbers FM58-10B706-AA, FM58-10B706-AB, FM58-10B706-AC, FM58-
- RecallLatches/locks/linkages: doors: LATCH20V331000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643
- RecallPowertrain: automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl); power train: shift linkage/cable/rod22V413000
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.
- RecallBack over prevention: sensing system: camera25V695000
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 wh
Cost to own$17,500 / 5 yr
MSRP, new
$24,170–$27,275
Estimated used price, by model year
$1,600/yr
EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.
Specs
City MPG
42
Highway MPG
38
Combined MPG
40
Electric range
20 mi
Horsepower
188 hp
Doors
5
Cargo volume
24.5 cu ft
Cargo (seats folded)
52.6 cu ft
Limited data — dimensions unavailable.
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