12 problems have been reported for the 2018 Ford C-max. The following chart shows the 9 most common problems for 2018 Ford C-max. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bags with 2 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (2 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Air Bag | |
| Steering | |
| Electrical System | |
| Other Fuel System | |
| Equipment | |
| Visibility | |
| Power Train | |
| Seat Belt | |
| Suspension |
In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. The PPMY index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per Year. The total sales of the 2018 Ford C-max in the United States are 6,078 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by Ford C-max owners in the last 5 years is 12, and the age of the vehicle is 5, the PPMY index can then be calculated as
PPMY Index = 12 / 6,078 / 5 * 1000 = 0.39.
For more information, refer to this page: A study of reliability comparison across Ford C-max model year vehicles.
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2018 Ford C-max in 2018.
| Service Year | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| 2023 | |
| 2022 | |
| 2021 | |
| 2020 | |
| 2019 | |
| 2018 |
When making the decision between buying a new or used Ford C-max, the following table can be used to compare the 2018 Ford C-max with the Ford C-max from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2018 C-max is 12 while the average number of problems reported for the 7 model years of the Ford C-max is 77.
| Model Year | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| 2018 C-max | |
| 2017 C-max | |
| 2016 C-max | |
| 2015 C-max | |
| 2014 C-max | |
| 2013 C-max | |
| 2008 C-max |