2015 Ford C-Max Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
40 -42 City / 36 -36.8 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
188
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Sevannah S
Pros and cons of ford c-max.
The ford c-max drives great. . The gas mileage is everything that you could dream of. I get close to 40mpg through the city. . Makes a weird humming when in idle. The car has a strong sturdy frame. I dislike that there is no spare for this type of car. So if you get a flat. Your out of luck.
accountCircle Madison E
I would recommend, it is a reliable car.
It is reliable and I have not had any issues with it so far. Bought it in march of 2020. It is very comfortable and has decent amount of room for its size. I like the feature of the head unit. It allows to me to use the GPS, find a charging station. I would recommend.
accountCircle Amos P
Ford c max hybrid great little car.
Great little car, 40 mpg, reliable, dependable, carries 4 people on long road trips very well. Cruise control helps improve gas mileage considerably, use it every chance you get. Prepare for slowing down early, by releasing cruise and let up of the gas pedal early to get best performance.
accountCircle Afrah K
Ford c-max is the best car I have ever had.
No problems so far, I really enjoy driving this car and all of the great features that come with it from the cool ambiance lighting to the infotainment system, the car is great. My c max helps me get to where I need to go and also save gas while doing so since it is their energi brand. I love driving this car.
accountCircle Katherine H
That it is a hybrid vehicle. The car has good mileage
I like that it is a hybrid vehicle. It has a lot of space and seating. It is easy to drive.
accountCircle Linda F
Great economy, easy to drive. Plenty of interior room with heated seats.
The only problem was I had to replace the 12 volt battery. It is comfortable, great gas mileage. I love the night lights, I can change the colors. It accelerates really fast. Plenty of interior room. Easy to drive. A little hard to park. A shorter turn radius would be nice.
accountCircle Robert D
Safest reliable vehicle by far.
I have no performance problems at all. It is completely reliable very roomy and comfortable seating Bluetooth compatible radio adjustable seating and steering wheel. I get on average 45 mpg highway and roughly 34-38 mpg city. This vehicle is rated 4-5 star on safety ratings and has been one of the best vehicles I have owned by far. I would totally recommend this vehicle to anyone that wants a safe reliable vehicle.
accountCircle Mary M
Awesome, quiet, gas efficient hybrid! I love my c-max!
I absolutely love the c-max. It is my first hybrid & I was shocked by how quiet it is! Right now I am sitting at 40.2 mpg, too, which is amazing! It has an awesome sound system & moon roof that's almost the entire size of the roof. It drives well, & once you get a feel for how to drive it so that it is the most economical, it is even better!

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Katha Ross
I like this car to run don't have a big money to play for the car and repairs
This is give me hell it stop starting in six weeks charger the battery and it will not start can't find the problem with this car it just stop and will not go
accountCircle Chris H
Additional battery costs are not of set by increased economy.
Limited trunk space battery takes up too much room. Not economical at thruway speeds. Appears to run a fan even when battery is charged. Poor dealer/ Manufacturers communications
accountCircle Doug walters
Poor gas mileage
Bad gas mileage it dropped from 41 down to 33 mpg
accountCircle Jennifer K
Gas mileage on both city and highway.
Cannot work the my key settings. Horrible gas on highway. Big windshield causes rocks to crack big. The car gets great city miles though.
accountCircle Wayne B
Hot and cold weather has a negative effect on gas mileage
High and low temperatures seem to have a negative effect on mileage Good gas mileage Sunroof is nice for long range driving
accountCircle Shana F
A few problems but overall a good car.
Brake issues, started two years after purchase. I have reviewed reports on this but cannot find any reports of hissing when braking. Other than this, the car has been great to drive and the mileage has been great. Nice size car but would be great to add a spare tire rack.
accountCircle Victoria W
That it has a great GPS system just the air messes up
Very comfy and never too bumpy, no problems but air gets kind of broken. I agree that this car is very good and I love that it was affordable. It has a decent amount of speed and is ready to take me wherever .I agree that Ford cars are very great cars try it out

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 38 MPG 5 Seats
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2015 Ford C-Max Owner Reviews

4.50
70 Reviews
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5 stars 64%
4 stars 26%
3 stars 7%
2 stars 1%
1 star 1%
accountCircle Russel W on June 10, 2021
Wish ford would continue c-max.
Great handling, great gas mileage and great room. Wish they would have kept making it. Hope ford will think about bringing the c-max back. It is a great hybrid car. Nothing bad to say about the car. I hope to find something comparable when I look for a new vehicle.
accountCircle Tisha T on April 10, 2021
My car and the pro and cons that come with it.
The tires are sensitive, very light which in not helpful in the winter. The brakes are really nice and I get great gas mileage. It drives almost like a sports car with the way it picks up so quickly and easy. The bottom covering though came off within two years of owning it.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Mary B.

It gets great gas mileage. It is roomy on the inside even though it is small on the outside. It is fun to drive. It is good for the environment. I feel like I am doing something to make an environmental difference.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Mary B.

You cannot see ahead in traffic because there are so many trucks and SUVs. It does not have a sunroof. The backseat is not very comfortable but it is utilitarian. If it is windy you can feel it. That is all the cons and there are not that many.

Ranks #11 Hybrid & Electric by Owners

The 2015 Ford C-Max has an average owner rating of 4.52 out of 5 which ranks it #11 of 25 other Hybrid & Electrics.

1
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2015 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
4.78
2
car
2015 Tesla Model S
4.7
11
Tie
car
2015 Ford C-Max
4.5

Ranks #13 Hybrid & Electric by Fuel Economy

The 2015 Ford C-Max has a combined MPG of 43 which ranks it #13 of 25 other Hybrid & Electrics.

1
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2015 BMW i3
137 MPG
2
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2015 Chevrolet Spark
39 MPG
13
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2015 Ford C-Max
42 MPG

Is The 2015 Ford C-Max A Good Car?

Yes. The interior is beautiful. It gets excellent gas mileage. Comfortably seats 4 adults. It has beautiful mood lights in the interior with several choices of colors.
Linda F.
Yes, it has great gas mileage and has been reliable to me. I have yet to run into problems and the space is big enough for my needs.
Nicole S.

How Reliable Is The 2015 Ford C-Max?

It is a gas/electric auto. I often forget to turn it off. Then the battery dies and I have to jump it.
Linda F.
Yes, it is very reliable so far with no problems. Granted, it is not at 150,000 miles yet which I am expecting some things to be replaced.
Nicole S.

Is The 2015 Ford C-Max A Good Value?

Book value on my car is about $ 9,000. I think it is worth much more. Especially since my car is low mileage.
Linda F.
I believe it was about $16,000 and it was in my budget range for their type of loan I was looking for.
Nicole S.

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Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

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Rollover

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety