BrendanC

I'll clarify: I checked prices before registering and posting here. That was easy. I know replacing the bearing involves dropping transmission. How did did you put it - it's expensive? Thanks for the insight. I'm not asking you to tell me what I should do, I'm asking 2013/2014 C-Max owners what they would choose, knowing what they know now: bid at this auction, which has a few 14/15's in good shape, or stay away. Ford built this throw-away to get mpg down on its fleet, buying time till it stopped selling sedans altogether. If you knew that then, would you have bought?

There are a couple of C-Max cars that might go less than that at auction, given this and as-is nature of sale.

Thanks. I bought a tdi around that time. I would not have thought Ford would conduct business like this, but as I recall it was under immense pressure to bring average mpg of its fleet down, and wasnt going to tamper with high margin trucks and SUV's. Would you pay $5k for a 2013 in good shape and 50k (with new tires), then have kit installed? Or just pay $7k for a Hyundai or Chevy something? These are as-is auction prices, but govt isn't turning back miles or hiding problems.

Seeking clarity: Did owners under warranty receive recall notice advising Ford dealer inspect bearing and install kit, or change transmission? Or was it only when it started to give? Low mileage, early model year C-Max cars are starting to be sold by government (I've had good experience buying a govt vehicle). There are other economy cars I could buy from same lot, so unless I can get a super fantastic price, why take a chance figures me? But if Ford notified GSA, and these cars were inspected, I'd maybe take a chance for.right price.