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2017 Ford C-MAX

Common problems & what to know before you buy

Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2017 Ford C-MAX.

Recall campaigns
1
Owner complaints
1, mostly fuel system
Safety record

Recalls on the 2017 Ford C-MAX

Recall·22V413000

Power train: gear position indication (prndl)

The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.

Source: NHTSA

Owner complaints

What 1 owners reported

Fuel system1

Source: NHTSA

Specifications

2017 Ford C-MAX at a glance

Trims
Energi TitaniumSETitanium
Engine
2.0L 4-Cylinder Plug-In Hybrid, 2.0L 4-Cylinder Hybrid
Transmission
CVT
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Plug-In Hybrid, Hybrid
Body style
Hatchback
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Frequently asked questions

What are the common problems with the 2017 Ford C-MAX?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2017 Ford C-MAX with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system. There is 1 recall campaign covering this model year. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.

Is the 2017 Ford C-MAX reliable?

Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 1 open recall campaign on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.

Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2017 Ford C-MAX?

Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2017 Ford C-MAX listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.

Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.