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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.
NO START DEAD Battery
daydreme, 12/07/2014
2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid SE 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
13 of 21 people found this review helpful
It is a cute car and comfortable if a single passenger is the primary occupant maybe 1 child anymore and it's very tight - it's not very well designed for a female. no where near enough compartments for all the items we need to carry for our children so everyday needs just ends loose all the back seat. I like how Toyota and Honda has little closed compartments on the dash.
2013 C Max give it a try !!!!
CM, 07/24/2016
2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid SE 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
6 of 9 people found this review helpful
I was looking for upgrading from my Ford Focus which is an excellent car also. My husband talked me into considering a Hybrid. I thought the Prius was the most ugliest hybrid on the market. I have owned several Ford vehicles in the past. And have never had problems with needing repairs on any of them. So we went to our local Ford Dealership in March 2014. We test drove the 2013 C Max SE. And knew this was the vehicle for us. We have never had any problems with the vehicle since we owned it. The gas milage was a little under what was stated by Ford. We ended up getting a check in the mail to compensate for the incorrect stated mpg. It is a good vehicle because it's easy to get into,with two knee replacements and hip problem ,I would recommend this vehicle for someone that has disabilities. The vehicle handles really good in good weather. It hugs the corners and when you need to accelerate the vehicle is very responsive. I was surprised that this hybrid had so much acceleration power. Because of the electric and gas motors working at the same time. when accelerating the power is unbelievable and has more horsepower the a gas engine. Though I really wish I would have gotten the 2014 C Max SEL instead because the options were exactly what I was looking for. Like the lumber support, backup camera instead of the backup assistance and leather heated seats. We had taken a road trip from Minnesota to LasVegas during Christmas and New years. The vehicle was a comfortable long distance drive. The only draw back on the 2013 C Max SE is that the seats were very uncomfortable. So uncomfortable that my husband had to stop at the emergency room along the way because his back was causing chronic pain from the drivers seat. The SE model didn't have the lumbar support. That is why I would recommend the SEL model with the adjustable lumber support if you are taking any long distance trips. My Ford Focus was an SE also and had very uncomfortable seats . I think Ford could improve the front seats because they are very uncomfortable. The other issues we had with the C Max is in rain and snow the vehicle doesn't handle good at all. When the two motors work together it makes the vehicle hard to control expecially after it snows. I think it may have something to do with the kind of factory tires. They are not a very aggressive tire because it keeps the MPG up to standards. Also because of oxeginated gas that Minnesota uses in the winter the gas milage is less than in the warmer months. I have purchased a second vehicle for winter driving that has a gas engine.
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Dead Battery Blues
phil gramaticos, 12/22/2017
updated 01/07/2019
2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid SEL 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
7 of 11 people found this review helpful
My wife loves the car. The fuel mileage is good, and she finds the car comfortable. The problem is that the car is not very reliable. The battery has gone dead on at least 5 occasions for no apparent reason like leaving the headlights left on. What is worse the dealer seems incapable of fixing the car. The dealer tells us they are reflashing the computer. Nothing works! We would not buy another Ford Hybrid. Ford needs to get their act together We have traded the car in just got tired of never knowing if the car would start. The dealer was never capable of fixing the problem. Shame on Ford for putting out such a poor product!
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Best car I own
alexinmemphis, 05/20/2014
2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid SEL 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I would probably be slightly disappointed if I'd paid full price for my C-Max. We bought ours used with 7k miles on it. It now has 12k. When I bought the car, the lifetime mileage was 32 mpg. Now it's 37. Hybrids are still cars. The person who previously owned this vehicle had a very short drive cycle. If you drive a short distance- less than 5 miles, you can't expect anything to get the EPA rating. My wife drives 5 miles per day. Important- be aware of the tire inflation sticker. I thought my Cmax handled like a badly, but the dealer only put 32 psi in the tires- the sticker says 42! Make sure your tires are properly inflated, the sticker is in the driver's door jamb.
Love my Maxie!
bevt, 09/20/2013
2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid SE 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have had my car for 2 1/2 months, have about 2500 miles, live in hilly urban area (Bay Area east of the big hills), and so far (and it's not hit its maximum efficiency yet) my Lifetime average is 43.4 mpg. Yesterday, I drove about 10 miles along the hilly streets and got 53 mpg average on that trip. I've driven along the coast for 4 hours and got 55 mpg. Sometimes I got up to 60. Nice, nice! But it all depends on how you drive it. I have a lead foot, so I've had to retrain myself to drive more peacefully. Once you get the hang of how to drive it, the C-Max does beautifully, switching to gas mode when the battery is low or if you are going up hills, going back to EV mode seamlessly.