Is the Ford C-Max Hybrid reliable?

How Reliable Is the 2017 Ford C-Max Energi? The 2017 Ford C-Max Energi has a below-average predicted reliability rating of 2.5 out of five from J.D. Power.

How long do Ford C-Max hybrids last?

With proper maintenance, your Ford C-Max should last between 150,000 miles to 200,000 miles. If you ride an average of 15,000 miles per year, your Ford C-Max should have a lifespan of 10-13 years.

How reliable is Toyota Prius V?

The Toyota Prius V Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 4th out of 24 for midsize cars. The average annual repair cost is $437 which means it has excellent ownership costs. The severity of repairs is low while frequency of those issues is average, so major issues are uncommon for the Prius V.

What compares to a Ford C-Max?

As far as alternatives are concerned we’d suggest you look at the Renault Scenic, Vauxhall Zafira, Volkswagen Touran, Peugeot 3008, and Toyota Verso. As with any mobility issue or special loading requirement, recommendation is no substitute for testing ease of access, loading and driving comfort yourself.

What is wrong with the Ford C-Max?

Electrical issues are the most common faults on the C-Max, with non-engine electrics being the main area affected. Most parts are shared with other models in the Ford range so are easy to source and relatively cheap.

Why did Ford discontinue the C-Max?

Ford is dropping the C-Max and Grand C-Max because of a sharp drop in demand as customers switch to SUVs and crossovers. Sales of the C-Max and Grand C-Max fell 21 percent to 53,080 in Europe last year, according to JATO Dynamics. Focus sales dropped 8 percent to 194,097.

How long will a Prius V last?

With regular maintenance, a Toyota Prius owner can expect to get between 200,000 and 250,000 miles out of their Prius, with some owners topping the 300,000-mile mark and going strong. As the first mass-produced hybrid vehicle, the Prius has an established history of reliable service for more than two decades.

Why was Ford C-Max discontinued?

Still, Ford released more accurate information for the C-Max in light of the complaints. However, the C-Max’s updated gas mileage failed to compete with its rivals at the time. The vehicle was eventually discontinued.

When did Ford stop making C-Max?

Ford is discontinuing the C-Max after six years on the U.S. market. U.S. production for the C-Max Hybrid will end in mid-2018, according to Automotive News, and production for the C-Max Energi plug-in model has already ended in September.

Is the Ford C-Max a good buy?

The Ford C-Max is one of the best cars in its class and is also surprisingly nice to drive for a family-focused people carrier. Before choosing the C-Max it’s worth taking a close look at some of the competition out there, not least the Citroen C4 Picasso, VW Touran and Renault Scenic.