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2016 Ford C-MAX: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 74 complaints about the 2016 Ford C-MAX with NHTSA, and it has 3 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
74
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
3
on record
Fuel economy
39 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$5,231
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 39 mpg |
| Automatic (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 38 mpg |
Recalls
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › CameraOct 13, 2025 · campaign 25V695000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Power Train › Shift Linkage/Cable/RodJun 10, 2022 · campaign 22V413000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
Structure › BodyJan 24, 2017 · campaign 17V052000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 Focus and C-Max vehicles. The floor pan may have improperly welded left-hand apron joints.
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Other years of the Ford C-MAX
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2018 | Not rated yet |
| 2017 | Not rated yet |
| 2016 | Not rated yet |
| 2015 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2016 Ford C-MAX have?
Owners have filed 74 complaints with NHTSA: driver-assist & stability (17), electrical system (17), body, glass & interior (7). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2016 Ford C-MAX have?
3 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2016 Ford C-MAX get?
Up to 39 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.