Used 2014 Ford C-Max Hybrid Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2014 C-Max Hybrid, so we've included reviews for other years of the C-Max Hybrid since its last redesign.
C-Max Hits a Home Run
pitchfixer, 09/25/2012
2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid SEL 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
60 of 84 people found this review helpful
I just took delivery of a new Ford C-Max yesterday after seeing one at the November 2011 LA Auto Show and seeing several on the road in Turkey; they've been available in Europe for two years now (including a model with three rows of seats that's not available in the U.S.). In its first 100 miles, it's getting mileage in the mid-30s, well off of the official EPA rating of 47. But I'm learning how to drive it to improve the fuel economy. There's a gauge that shows both instantaneous economy and that achieved over several 5-minute intervals. It's amazing how backing off a little on the gas pedal can switch the instantaneous mileage from 20 to 60 (the top figure on the gauge).
Love My CMax!
bevt, 07/09/2013
2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid SE 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
The car handles beautifully, both in acceleration & braking; it's very solid feeling, responsive, and very energy efficient. After 2 days of owning it, it's already giving me an average of 46.5 mpg . I can also put the car in cruise control on the highway and set it for 63 for EV energy only. I was thrown at first by how much the gas kicked in because of the hilly terrain where I live, but after learning more about how it works, that no longer bothers me because it's supposed to do that; considering the mileage I've gotten already, it can only get better when it hits 1000-3000 where they say the hybrid feature gets really good!
Electrical
drsnowball, 09/15/2014
2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid SE 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
In July my newly leased, left over 2013 C-Max had a dead battery after sitting overnight. The clock on the dash said 8:38AM. Road side assist came and jumped to start. I called the Ford service center and was told "You must have left something on." I was certain I had not. On, Sept. 14, 2014, I came out to find my car dead again. The clock (coincidence?) read 8:38 AM; however, after the jump start the clock failed to run. Thought! For about 10 days continuing, the unlock button on my key was slow to open the passenger door and trunk lock. Perhaps an indication of the battery voltage decreasing? Tomorrow the service dept. will try to find the problem. I'll let you know.
What a disappointment
VICTOR GASSMAN, 11/14/2018
2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid SE 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
10 of 13 people found this review helpful
The 2013 and 2014 Ford CMAX had transmission problems that Ford knew about and kept hidden from customers. Instead of a recall the issued a TSB, Technical Service Bulletins to dealers which told then that if an owner came in with a grinding sound in the transmission AND if the car was still under warranty, Ford would reimburse the dealer for the cost of the repair/replacement. My car was out of warranty and Ford would do nothing to mitigate the cost. I traded the car, lost money and would never recommend this or any Ford model. PS Ford lied about the gas mileage too and is being sued.
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Review to put an end to all the Gripes
jbhowlesr, 08/07/2013
2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid SE 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
17 of 24 people found this review helpful
After reading these reviews, i thought i would post my experience with the C-Max SE. A few weeks ago, my wife and purchased TWO C-max Hybrids SE's and our different driving styles render different MPG. All of our driving is on flat roads, rangeing from residential to rural highway. My particula driving style is slow and easy and I am doing my best to learn to drive the C-Max for ECO purposes. My wife is 14 years younger than me and drive differently. Me personally, i refuse to use the A/C unless i need to and she has to because we have an infant. I'm getting 45.8 MPG, She gets 39.2 MPG.