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C-Max 2014 performing well...UPDATE 3 years later
richard_brown, 06/17/2014
2014 Ford C-Max Hybrid SE 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
I've had the C-Max for 3 months, and it's *great*. I'm above 52 MPG in my little commutes around our generally flat Southwest town -- have not taken it on freeway or long trips. It's very comfortable for the driver and passenger (not sure about that back seat), is zippy when it needs to be, and it's nice being elevated like a mini-SUV. I don't use the Sync system except for my MP3 player … which sounds good. I'm spooked by the refuse-to-start reviews...and the other day the battery was dead! I just returned from a month-long trip, so I'm hoping that's the cause...and Ford is working on the issue judging by the forum posts at fordcmaxhybridforum.com...but still!!!
UPDATE ALMOST 3 YEARS AFTER PURCHASE: The Ford C-Max is still *great*. At almost 20,000 miles the cumulative MPG is 51.9 -- I buy a tank of gas once per month or less (I'm in a warm climate in Arizona -- the MPG goes down during the cooler months). Ford fixed the "refuse-to-start" issue that I mentioned in my original post. I took it back to the dealer a couple of times, and the last time they did a software update to fix it -- that's where cars are nowadays! The C-Max is still comfortable, zippy and well-designed...actually I think the design is excellent with holders and controls placed where the driver can use them. I've taken it on a few 5-10 hour trips and it performed flawlessly (the MPG goes down at high speeds but is still in the 40+ range). All-in-all, I am a very satisfied customer.
ANOTHER UPDATE ALMOST 4 YEARS AFTER PURCHASE: The Ford C-Max is still going great at almost 28,000 miles. The MPG is up to 52.7 after a hot summer. No complaints, and I've got my fingers crossed as we get into the car's middle age...hopefully I can keep it for another 2-3 years..
ANOTHER UPDATE 5+ YEARS AFTER PURCHASE: The Ford C-Max is still doing well after 41,000 miles. The MPG is at 51.5 after a ~900 mile road trip to San Diego -- it was 51.9 before the trip -- the electric drive is not used much on the freeways. I am still very satisfied with the car...too bad Ford is not making them anymore! :((
ANOTHER UPDATE ALMOST 7 YEARS AFTER PURCHASE: I moved from Arizona to Minnesota and it's minus-3 degrees outside...bit different climate! The Ford C-Max is still chugging along in spite of the cold...seems to take it in stride though the mpg has dropped from ~50 to low-40s or less. The heater is on a lot (I didn't use the a/c much in Arizona) and the cold seems to reduce the battery use. The odometer is around 53k miles, since I was not driving far in Arizona even before Covid, and now drive once every few days. The C-Max performed flawlessly driving across country this summer. We'll see how it stands up to the freezing temps -- it does seem to strain when it's ridiculously cold -- hopefully I will get a year or two more of satisfied driving.
UPDATE MORE THAN 8 YEARS AFTER PURCHASE: The Ford C-Max is still going strong...had to replace the battery last winter and it starts up fine. The odometer is just over 65k, as I not doing a commute here in the north. The mileage report is sometimes unbelievable, like 60+ mpg, but it's definitely doing well with gas...thank goodness given the prices! Too bad Ford stopped making C-Max's, it's a great car.
UPDATE 9 YEARS AFTER PURCHASE: Moved from Minnesota to Connecticut and the Ford C-Max is still going strong...what a great car. Living close to my normal destinations -- grocery, gym, libraries, coffee shops, etc -- the mileage is still very low at 71k. Nothing major going wrong yet (sound of knocking on wood)...how many years can this puppy keep going???
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