2014 Ford C-Max Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
42 City / 36.8 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
188
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Sheri B
Best hybrid ever, no plugin needed.
It has been awesome! As a hybrid, but a rolling hybrid, I get 40 mi to the gallon and I love it. Over the years it has dropped down to about 32 mi to the gallon but other than that it is been wonderful absolutely love it. The only problem I have experienced is that it does not have a spare tire but that actually helps it to be lighter and it helps to get better gas mileage so I am okay.
accountCircle Gloria A
It is my first car and I have a bind with it.
Like that it is so great on mileage and is easy to maneuver in traffic. I do not like to park with it because there seems to be limited line of sight when looking back towards the rear side doors. Would have preferred more window areas.
accountCircle Robert V
Being a hybrid it is great on fuel and with more horsepower than the popular prius. Better car than prius design wise and space.
It has great fuel economy and is spacious allowing plenty of cargo for it's hatchback area. Nice features, plenty of them and solid design looks good on the road.
accountCircle Linda S
I really love my c-max hybrid.
I absolutely love my c-max hybrid. I get better mileage than the listed average. I have had zero issues with reliability. No mechanical or safety issues. The car is comfortable. My only complaints: 1. The a/c vents do not direct the air as well as I like. . 2. There is no spare tire so I need to put it in the trunk area. . 3. I wish there was a cargo net so packages do not fall out when I open the hatch. . 4. The foot activated opening of the hatch does not work well. . Aside from these issues, I love it. Seat warmers are great. The car is really cute and I love the changing blue/green color. I love the electrical plug! It has really just been a great car.
accountCircle Patti a
I would want people to know that a hybrid can be as powerful as a gas powered car and don't need to be plugged in.
I love the way my car drives and handles. I love the cargo capacity of my care. I love the fuel efficiency of my car. I wish my car had a cargo net in the hatchback because loose items fall out.
accountCircle Alyssa C
My chargeable car that rides as smooth as can be.
I love the feel. It drives smooth. I do not have any complaints. The car works well with the two motors. The only struggle is having a charging port at home or somewhere else. The charging port I bought was expensive but it is worth the money you save on gas.
accountCircle Vicky S
Do not know really. It is a luxury car.
It has good mileage. It looks good. It is dependable. I do not know what else you want me to say to take up this space.
accountCircle Bruno K
Our c-max energi, perfect transportation.
PHEV, 18 miles of total ev range, average gas mileage since we got the car: 48.9mpg, over 90000 miles, quiet, comfortable, lots of cargo space. Full view sunroof, best sound system in a car I have ever owned (Sony premium), a very good voice activated navigation system.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Joanne P
Best feature is the gas mileage.
The best thing about this vehicle is the gas mileage, averaging about 41 mpg in the city. I do not think the car is comfortable, so I do not like it for extended drives of 75+ miles. Some of the layout is awkward - the glove box is unreachable when driving, and not easy to use even when you are not. It is too deep to have things easily accessible. The visors are pretty much useless due to the very large windshield and the shape of the car. The sound system and voice-controlled features are lame, and usually do not work.
accountCircle Jayla B
In love with my ford c max.
I absolutely love my car. It is always so quiet, the engines turns off if you are stopped at a red light for a while. Only downfall about the cmax is that the charge does not hold for many miles. It runs amazing on gas though and I have no complaints about my car. I highly recommend it.
accountCircle Hayden S
Small tips for ford c- max hybrid.
The vehicle is extremely environmentally friendly and saves me a lot of money on gas. The issue with this vehicle is that there is no spare tire, but there is a temporary tire patch pump. Because the car is push start it sometimes can die and you will. Have to use your physical car key which is located inside your key fob. You will have to put the actual key next to the steering wheel for the car to detect that there is a key. The car will start again. Another thing is if your car is dead and need to get it jumped the main car battery is not located on the form but in the back of the car. You will have to go through inside the backseat of the car.
accountCircle Laurence R
It is a fun car with good endurance.
Mpg went down severely after 50k miles. Namely it went from about 45 mpg to 32 mpg. It is transmission fluid ran dry around 100k. Also the smaller front battery kept running down without explanation. I replaced the battery 6 times in the last 3 years.
accountCircle Robert B
Excellent gas mileage. Roomy and comfortable ride
Sync connect is awful. Mileage is unbelievable. Comfortable ride and very roomy vehicle. Average mileage and 70 mpg.

Ford C-Max Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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SE Hybrid
188 HP 39.2 MPG 5 Seats
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SE
188 HP 39.2 MPG 5 Seats
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SEL Hybrid
188 HP 39.2 MPG 5 Seats
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SEL
188 HP 39.2 MPG 5 Seats
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2014 Ford C-Max Owner Reviews

4.52
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5 stars 58%
4 stars 36%
3 stars 6%
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accountCircle Lana V on June 6, 2021
The best cars are cmax hybrid hatchbacks and here’s why!
My car is a hatchback hybrid. I absolutely love the features that it comes with. My favorite features are the mpg, it gets 42 city mpg!! The heated leather seats are perfect for Wisconsin winters. It has a beautiful panoramic roof that makes the inside feel even more spacious than it already is. My passengers are always shocked to see how much space is in the back seat. I get the trunk space with seats that let down like an SUV. It is like I have the perks of a SUV in a hybrid sedan. It is the best car I have ever owned!
accountCircle Abbi H on May 12, 2021
Great car all around! No issues here.
Great car! We get awesome gas mileage and love all the different features. The leather interior along with the heated seats rocks and the interior lighting when the sun goes down is so cool! We initially thought that our car would be slow considering that it is a hybrid but this car gets up and goes!
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Ranks #11 Hybrid & Electric by Owners

The 2014 Ford C-Max has an average owner rating of 4.61 out of 5 which ranks it #11 of 26 other Hybrid & Electrics.

1
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2014 Tesla Model S
4.85
2
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2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid
4.82
11
car
2014 Ford C-Max
4.52

Ranks #14 Hybrid & Electric by Fuel Economy

The 2014 Ford C-Max has a combined MPG of 44 which ranks it #14 of 27 other Hybrid & Electrics.

1
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2014 BMW i3
39 MPG
2
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2014 Honda Fit EV
132 MPG
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2014 Ford C-Max
42 MPG

Is The 2014 Ford C-Max A Good Car?

Yes, its gas mileage is very good, has neat features like back up assist, and it works well for me and my family.
Erin D.

How Reliable Is The 2014 Ford C-Max?

I have not experienced any major problems with my C-max. The only thing that has happened once or twice is when I plugged it in it did not charge.
Kim J.

Is The 2014 Ford C-Max A Good Value?

I purchased my Ford C-max used, I spent $14.5k on it, which I believe is a good value. This is the 2nd Ford C-max I've owned.
Les C.

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Safety & Reliability

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*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

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Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety