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.
Reliable entry hybrid
Grace Y, 04/02/2021
2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid SEL 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
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This is my first hybrid. While I thought I wanted a Prius, finding the right combination of price, mileage, styles, and age was proving a challenge. I discovered the C-max in my research and decided to give it a test ride. It was a major upgrade from my 2004 wagon, and I'm enjoying getting used to the technology that has become standard in modern cars.
First season in a Hybrid
702Guy, 10/04/2021
2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid SEL 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
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I bought a 2013 Ford C-Max energi and have gone through my first tank of gas. I managed to get approximately 450+ miles before having to refuel. I am a but bummed that I only get around 6-8 miles of actual distance from plugging in my car to charge overnight. Though I still make the most out of those EV miles, I am getting better on maximizing the regenerative braking system to use EV mode as much as possible. All in all, it’s a nice car(nicer then it’s typically seen competitors like the Prius) and still very respectable MPG and comfort and amenities in the interior.
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Impressive
charliech47, 04/29/2014
2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid SE 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
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Just bought the 2013 at Edmunds FMV. Very nice machine. Trip MPG is 47-48 if you stay at or bellow 65 MPH. If you drive with a bit of finesse and use the little cruise guide on the display on the left in city and cruise control on the highway you'll get very close or better to the advertised MPG. It does take a little practice to get comfy with the infotainment but practice makes perfect and only a bit more complex than my GM Saturn vue. If you do lead foot it you'll be surprised. Brilliant automotive engineering by Ford!
Mostly Nice
daleinmn, 09/01/2014
updated 03/01/2016
2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid SEL 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
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If I lived in a warm climate I would give this car rave reviews. In a cold climate, not so much. It has been reliable but the mileage and electric range in the winter are so much worse than in the summer, about half as good. Also, one of the big selling points to me was that I could set a departure time using my cell phone, and it would have the cabin at a comfy temperature using wall current by the time I left. Maybe that works on 220 volts, but on 110 it starts warming or cooling about 45 minutes before departure and never does get the cabin comfortable, and it does drain the battery somewhat. Also, the turning radius is absurdly bad. In hybrid mode I get about 36 mpg. After driving a Prius, that stinks. I will say, however, that I loved driving in electric mode while it lasted. It is quiet, quick, and non-polluting. Bottom line, I didn't buy out my lease when it expired. I bought a Prius. I just couldn't convince myself that the plug-in thing was worth the hassle and cost when the aggregate mileage (electric plus hybrid) wasn't much better than what I could get with a Prius with no plug in. Also, the Prius can haul more, costs less, and has much better resale value. Many reviews said the C-Max was unreliable, although that wasn't my experience. I had not problems at all in that regard.
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So Far So Good
heidiho, 12/17/2012
2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid SEL 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
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It's been almost a month with 1600 miles. I'm doing 42 mpg and live in a hilly area. I've notice that when I drive "with" the car instead driving like my old cars (heavy footed) MPG increased. When the battery activates, I go gentle on the peddle to avoid using gas. I'm enjoying the car very much. I'm hoping the technology will last. I only gave a "3" for reliability. Too soon to say. The only complaint so far is the isync. They can't understand my voice yet. It keeps wanting me to go to Newark whenever I say a town with an N. I don't care for the navigator but it'll take time to get use to. MPG will improve if u go easy on the peddle. :)