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Used Ford C-Max: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Ford C-Max from 2013 to 2018: what each year typically sells for (about $6,500 to $12,000), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2013–2018.
2013–2018 Ford C-Max
A tall, roomy hybrid hatchback with good visibility and a more engaging drive than most hybrids.
Years to target: 2013–2018. It has an average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $6,500 | Target | Not rated | ~130,000 |
| 2014 | $7,000 | Target | Not rated | ~125,000 |
| 2015 | $8,000 | Target | Not rated | ~115,000 |
| 2016 | $9,000 | Target | Not rated | ~105,000 |
| 2017 | $10,000 | Target | Not rated | ~95,000 |
| 2018 | $12,000 | Target | Not rated | ~85,000 |
Worth knowing
- Real-world mpg fell short of the original claims, the Energi plug-in loses much cargo space to its battery, and parts support is fading.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for a 2017 or 2018 SEL, which adds SYNC 3 with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto plus leather and heated seats over the SE.
On the test drive
Check that the hybrid system runs smoothly with no warning lights and that real-world fuel economy is near 40 mpg. On a hybrid, ask for a battery health check.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: not offered in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: not offered in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Corolla 2011–2013 · $8,000–$9,500
- Acura TSX 2011 · $8,500
- Toyota Yaris 2016–2019 · $8,000–$10,000
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.