Ford C-Max

There comes a time in every man’s life when children appear, and emotions with testosterone should give way to reason. Usually, all of this leads to one decision - to purchase a wagon or MPV. Fortunately, not all of these cars are boring and unpleasant to drive. One of the most unique compact cars is the Ford C-Max. Its design may not be as attractive as the larger Ford S-Max, and rather resembles the slightly enlarged Ford Focus 2. After a long time with the car, he is definitely starting to like it.

Model history

The first generation Ford C Max debuted in 2003. This was the first such car in the brand range. The model is based on a completely new platform, shared with the Ford Focus 2.

Two years later, the compact van received several new engines, and in 2007 it underwent a small restyling.

In 2010, the assembly line left the last copy of the first generation S-Mach, giving way to the successor.

Petrol engines

All gasoline units are quite reliable and durable. The best recommendations are worthy of a 2-liter engine with a capacity of 145 liters. with. It is able to give the most pleasure from driving. The gas distribution mechanism of the engines with a volume of 1.6 liters is driven by the HRM belt. For his replacement with work will ask about 6000 rubles. In 1.6 Ti-VCT sometimes fails phase regulators. And in 1.8 and 2.0 sometimes bring up vortex flaps in the inlet. They start making noise first. In the worst case, the flaps can break down and get into the engine. Both engines have a chain drive of the HRM with a service life of over 300,000 km. The cost of the new set is about 8-11 thousand rubles. The ignition coils (1-2 thousand rubles) are updated after 150-200 thousand km. By this time, the valve cover is also being laid (1-4 thousand rubles) - oil leaks appear. In extreme cases, you have to change the deformed cover - 6-8 thousand rubles. The back oal of the crankshaft can also flow (1-3 thousand rubles). But the main disadvantage of age 1. 8 - high oil consumption (after 200-250 thousand km). The reason is the aging of oil caps in combination with the laying or wear of oil-removable rings. To eliminate the oily jelly will require about 70 000 rubles. The problem of oil and gas sometimes affects the 2-liter engine. Owners of pre-restyling machines had to face major repairs of the engine due to hydraulic shock received when driving in heavy rain or overcoming puddles at high speed. The reason is the bad location of the air intake. It was placed in the front bumper under the left headlight.

Diesel engines

For diesel fans, there are also offers on the market, although not numerous. In the general list of possible problems of such engines, the number one is not too hardy two-mass flywheel. Its life is slightly more than 150,000 km, and it changes with the clutch kit. The most preferred option is the 2.0 TDCi, which provides good dynamics and demonstrates a high level of reliability. Instead of capricious Delphi nozzles, piezoelectric VDO/Siemens are installed here. Faulty nozzles are usually caused not by mechanical wear, but by malfunctions in the electronics. However, such cases are isolated. Until 2005, the 2-liter turbo diesel met Euro 3 emission standards, and after that - Euro 4. The engine standard can be found by the VIN code or sticker in the engine compartment. If the code starts with DW10B, it meets Euro-4, if the letter "B" is missing, then Euro-3. In some markets, the engine was equipped with a particulate filter, and in others - not. 2. 0 TDCi sometimes causes to face oil leaks through the glands, which is detrimental to the belt timing. Problems with the EGR valve were solved by changing the kinematics of the valve and the control program. Avoid instances with 1. 6 TDCi - there are malfunctions of the turbocharger (due to a structural defect in the lubrication system) and oil leakage. Both diesel engines are developed in conjunction with PSA. A common disadvantage is the exhaust gas cleaning system and the particulate filter. The list of offers includes a 1.8 TDCi of Ford's own design.

Transmission

As befits a microvan, the C-Max has front-wheel drive only.

For the transmission of torque is responsible 5-speed mechanics or 4-band automatic.

The clutch of the ICS has to be updated after 200-250 thousand km. The cost of a new set of 12-17 thousand rubles, and work on replacement - 6-8 thousand rubles.

In a pair with gasoline engines of 1.6 and 1.8 liters, a manual IB5 transmission was used. After 200-300 thousand km, it could fail due to the destruction of the satellite axis or wear of bearings. The cost of repair is 10-40 thousand rubles, and used boxes - 20-40 thousand rubles.

The remaining engines were equipped with more endurance mechanics of the MTX-75.

In 2008, in combination with the 2.0 TDCi, an automated dual-clutch PowerShift transmission was offered by Getrag. However, this box is best avoided, because even a new one often causes problems. Failures were usually associated with mechatronics and clutch.

The 1.6 TDCi has been combined with the Durashift CVT alternative since 2004. Its service life did not exceed 150,000 km, and repairs are very expensive.

The 4F27E is a very powerful 4-speed machine. Complaints about aftershocks after 200-250 thousand km are eliminated by replacing the adjustment bolt of the brake tape (500 rubles) or updating the worn brake tape (2000 rubles).

Walking

On the front axle are the McPherson struts, and on the rear - a multi-link structure.

The suspension is quite strong. As a rule, after 80-100 thousand km had to change only the little things (racks and bushings of the stabilizer). However, the situation was complicated by poor quality roads, which significantly shortened the service life of the Silentblocks of levers (600-1600 rubles per element).

Repair of the rear suspension makes it difficult to corrosion threaded joints. However, it will not require too much maintenance.

Front and rear hub bearings are changed in the assembly with the hub (a little more than 1000 rubles for work). Factory front bearings (3-6 thousand rubles) reached 150 000 km, and rear (6-10 thousand rubles) - up to 250 000 km.

Often, the anthers of the internal SRUS are handed over (400 rubles plus 800 rubles for replacement). If you miss the moment, you will have to change the SRUS itself (from 3000 rubles for an analog to 20 000 rubles for the original, which goes only in boron with a semi-axis).

The Ford C Max 1 from the beginning offered two versions of the parking brake - a classic mechanically driven lever and a more complex electromechanical one. The latter is a relatively cheap solution that does not use servo motors in calipers, as in Audi or Volkswagen. The C Max has one large servo motor that pulls the cables. The electromechanical brake was only used on the more equipped versions for an additional fee.

Other problems and malfunctions

The Ford C-max is one of the least problematic models not only in the range of the brand, but also among cars in general. As for corrosion protection, the S-Mach is better protected than the first Focus or the third Mondeo. However, against the background of rivals, corrosion resistance is not exemplary. On old copies, you should carefully check the condition of the sills, the lower part of the doors and wheel arches. For bringing the arches with the thresholds in order will have to pay about 30 000 rubles. With age repairs may require the button to open the trunk (1000 rubles) and the hood lock. Sometimes you have to pay attention to the starter and the generator. In addition, there are failures of the electrohydraulic pump of the power steering (300 $). Parking sensors fail from time to time. Sometimes ABS with ESP also ceases to function (due to sensors or ABS control unit). Owners of the Ford C Max complain of poor performance: creaking plastic interior elements and door seals. In the latter case, regular lubrication or replacement of seals with new ones saves. The quality of the basic upholstery of the chairs, which is very easily dirty, is also disappointing. Traces remain even after rain drops hit through an open door or window. It is not difficult to guess what the upholstery of the rear seats will look like, on which children have been transported for several years. The plastic of the trunk walls is too delicate and easily scratched. Sometimes the instrument panel fails - the arrows of the pointers remain at zero, and various alarms light up for no reason.

Petrol engines

• 6 Ti-VCT sometimes fails phase regulators.
• By this time, the valve cover is also being laid (1-4 thousand rubles) - oil leaks appear.
• The back oal of the crankshaft can also flow (1-3 thousand rubles).
• The reason is the aging of oil caps in combination with the laying or wear of oil-removable rings.
• The problem of oil and gas sometimes affects the 2-liter engine.
• Owners of pre-restyling machines had to face major repairs of the engine due to hydraulic shock received when driving in heavy rain or overcoming puddles at high speed.

Diesel engines

• In the general list of possible problems of such engines, the number one is not too hardy two-mass flywheel.
• Faulty nozzles are usually caused not by mechanical wear, but by malfunctions in the electronics. However, such cases are isolated.
• Problems with the EGR valve were solved by changing the kinematics of the valve and the control program.
• The copies of c 1 should be avoided.
• 6 TDCi – there are malfunctions of the turbocharger (due to a structural defect in the lubrication system) and oil leakage.
• Among the characteristic malfunctions are problems with the injection system, cracking of rubber elements of the intake channel and regular oil leaks (from under the lid of the HRM chain and the connection of the upper and lower part of the block). But 1.

Transmission

• It could fail because of the destruction of the satellite axis or wear of bearings. The cost of repair is 10-40 thousand rubles, and used boxes - 20-40 thousand rubles.
• However, this box is best avoided, because even a new one often causes problems.
• Its service life did not exceed 150,000 km, and repairs are very expensive.

Walking

• Repair of the rear suspension makes it difficult to corrosion threaded joints.

Other problems and malfunctions

• The Ford C-max is one of the least problematic models not only in the range of the brand, but also among cars in general.
• As for corrosion protection, the S-Mach is better protected than the first Focus or the third Mondeo.
• However, against the background of rivals, corrosion resistance is not exemplary.
• On old copies, you should carefully check the condition of the sills, the lower part of the doors and wheel arches.
• With age repairs may require the button to open the trunk (1000 rubles) and the hood lock.
• In addition, there are failures of the electrohydraulic pump of the power steering (300 $).
• In the latter case, regular lubrication or replacement of seals with new ones saves.
• Sometimes the instrument panel fails - the arrows of the pointers remain at zero, and various alarms light up for no reason.

Despite minor shortcomings, the Ford S-Max is a good car with a superbly tuned suspension and precise steering. It may not be as roomy as its competitors, but it is perhaps one of the best representatives of the class in terms of handling. Another advantage is the high reliability (gasoline versions). Picky people may be troubled by places not the best quality of some elements, especially in the interior. The cheapest samples of the first years of production can be purchased today for about 200-250 thousand rubles.

• Model history: Ford C Max first generation debuted in 2003.
• Transmission: km it could fail due to the destruction of the axis of the satellite or wear of bearings. The cost of repair is 10-40 thousand rubles, and used boxes - 20-40 thousand rubles.
• Driving: Repair of the rear suspension makes it difficult to corrosion threaded joints.
• Other problems and malfunctions: The Ford C-max is one of the least problematic models not only in the brand range, but also among cars in general.

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