Sell your Ford C-MAX for cash
We buy Ford C-MAXs from every year, 2013–2018, running or not. Pick your year for specs, recalls and common problems, or get a free offer now. Towing is always free.
Ford C-MAX by year
The C-MAX is a midsize car sold from 2013–2018 with engines including 2.0L 4-cyl. NHTSA lists 27 recalls and 371 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 C-MAX | 2.0L 4-cyl | 38–40 | 8 | 187 |
| 2014 C-MAX | 2.0L 4-cyl | 38–39 | 8 | 80 |
| 2015 C-MAX | 2.0L 4-cyl | 38–39 | 6 | 55 |
| 2016 C-MAX | 2.0L 4-cyl | 38–39 | 3 | 24 |
| 2017 C-MAX | 2.0L 4-cyl | 39–40 | 1 | 15 |
| 2018 C-MAX | 2.0L 4-cyl | 40 | 1 | 10 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common Ford C-MAX problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your C-MAX, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a Ford C-MAX: questions
How much is a junk Ford C-MAX worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete C-MAXs with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.
Do you buy Ford C-MAXs that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (2013–2018), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which Ford C-MAX year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2013 C-MAX (187). Across all years, the most-reported components were electrical system, power train and steering.
Which Ford C-MAX year has the most recalls?
The 2013 C-MAX has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 8. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.
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