Bob999

As others have posted it is speed dependent, with mileage dropping as speed increases. For my driving, typically 68/69 mph my mileage, based on computation using actual gallons put in car, was right at 40. While I really liked the CMAX I was disappointied with the mileage and replaced it with a VW Sportwagen TDI. It returns 49 mpg on the highway at 68/69 mph and gets better mileage locally (I live in eastern PA in "deep suburbia"). To top it off it carries more cargo.

But the question is who gets the rebate--the original owner or you?

First Ford describes a CMAX feature in the Owners manual that it does not have. In my view this is a safety feature. When asked Ford then says it doesn't have the feature but they don't correct the owners manual and they don't generally notify owners of the incorrect information about a safety feature. Second, the feature exists in at least one other Ford model--the 2014 Ford Taurus--so it is not a question of being difficult to implement or anything other than that Ford said the CMAX has be feature but failed to provide it.

The A/C is activated when you use defrost so that might contribute to your experience.

In response to a question I posed to Ford I was told that they expect that all "goodwill payments will be mailed by mid-October, 2013." A question for those who have received the payments--how much did you get?

Ford does not recommend a "regular 5K maintenance". The Ford recommended maintenance interval is 10K or 1 year, which ever comes first. However many dealers still aren't following Ford's recommendations--I suspect that at least one reason is they want the revenue from more frequent service.

My experience is that modern cars with fuel injection, oxygen sensors and computer controls cars get better mileage at higher altitudes--there is less air resistance because the air is thinner and the modern control systems still allow the engine to operate efficiently.

I think the criticism contained in the article is fair. The fact that Ford chose to use Fusion testing data for the CMAX, while allowed under EPA rules, was clearly misleading and, in my opinion, Ford should have known that the 47 mpg figure was not a reasonable number for the CMAX. That said I like my CMAX and I don't consider my comments, or the Forbes article, to be bashing Ford.

My car was updated to 3.5.1 by the dealer. The website says that 3.6.2 is available and that I need to make an appointment for the update. I had previously installed 3.6. Note that the service procedure (Application Performance Upgrade 13A01-Supplement #2) includes reprogramming the PCM to "latest level software" in addition to reprogramming the APIM. I think that the APIM can be reprogrammed with a flash drive but that the PCM must be reprogrammed by the dealer.

I don't think it applies to the CMAX. First, the document you link to does not list the CMAX as an affected vehicle. Second, the upgrade designation is different--it is listed as 12A04. I think the document that applies to the CMAX is this one: http://allstatetrucks.com/images/Recalls/R13A01%2012%20AND%2013%20FOCUS%20ELECTRIC%2013%20CMAX%20HYBRID%20AND%20CMAX%20ENERGI%20AND%2013%20FUSION%20HYBRID%20S2.pdf Note that the document says the affected vehicles are NOT upgradable with a flash drive.

I was referring to "support.ford.com". Once I signed in I got the following message: You have a dealer-installed update availableThis update requires a visit to your authorized local dealership After clicking on "What is this update?" I found: DA5T-14D544-BD Gen2 - V3.6.2

According to the information on the download the initial update (that could be installed by the user) was called 3.6. Microsoft Windows Automotive ; USB Installation Directive File ; 3.6 (13171) Update from: ; 10308,10337,11038,11063,11081,11134 ; 12023,12047,12058,12156,12285 ; Other versions not supported ; autoinstall.lst (NA) Now an update labeled 3.6.2 is available and according to the Ford website this update must be installed by the dealer.

Maybe, maybe not. Just depends on how it is programmed. When I reset it I only changed the hour--not the minutes and maybe the programming recognizes that as a DST adjustment.

The DST selection is gone. On my hybrid I selected to reset using GPS and then manually added one hour. I worked for me.

According to the owners manual semi-synthetic oil is not required (Page 353 of 3d printing of Owners Manual): Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet therequirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C945-A, SAE 5W-20, GF5, and display the API CertificationMark. If buying other than Motorcraft oil you need to read the label carefully to see if the oil meets the Ford Spec. For example, Quaker State posts the following about their advanced durability motor oils: FEATURESQUAKER STATE® ADVANCED DURABILITY CONVENTIONAL MOTOR OILSTM meet or exceed:• North American warranty requirements for worldwide car manufacturers, including European, Japanese and U.S.• Energy Conserving ILSAC GF-5 Performance Standards (SAE 5W-20, 5W-30 & SAE 10W-30)• API SN and prior API Service Categories• Approved to GM 6094M specification (SAE 5W-20, 5W-30 and SAE 10W-30)• Meets Chrysler MS 6395S specification (SAE 5W-20, 5W-30, 10W-30)• Meets Ford WSS M2C945-A specification (SAE 5W-20), and WSS M2C946-A (5W-30)

I had the headliner and FE updates done today. Took about 2 hours total. The headliner update entails the installation of a plastic ribbed pieces about 4x6 inches above both driver and passenger seat. It is a major job because dropping the headliner requires removal of lots of trim components as well as visors.

The following is taken from page 468 of the 3d printing of the Owners Manual: Certain smart phones may support transferring street addresses whenlisted with phone book contact information. If your phone supports thisfeature, you can select and use these addresses as destinations and savethem as favorites. I was unable to find any more specific information about how to use this feature. When I look specifically for information for selecting destinations with the NAV system there was no mention of selecting a destination from the phone book. Specifically, from page 512 of the 3d printing: Setting a DestinationPress the green corner of your touchscreen, then Dest when it appears.Choose any of the following:Destination SelectionsMy Home Street AddressFavorites IntersectionPrevious Destinations City CenterPoint of Interest MapEmergency Edit Route Cancel RoutePrevious Starting Point Freeway Entrance/ExitLatitude/Longitude1. Enter the necessary information into the highlighted text fields(in any order). For address destination entry, Go! appears once allthe necessary information has been entered. Pressing Go! makesthe address location appear on the map. If you choose PreviousDestination, the last 20 destinations you have selected appear.2. Select Set as Dest to make this your destination. You can alsochoose to set this as a waypoint (have the system route to this pointon the way to your current destination) or save it as a favorite. Thesystem considers any Avoid Areas selections in its route calculation.3. Choose from up to three different types of routes, and then selectStart Route.• Fastest Route: Uses the fastest moving roads possible.• Shortest Route: Uses the shortest distance possible.• Eco Route: Uses the most fuel-efficient route.You can cancel the route or have the system demo the route for you. SelectRoute Prefs to set route preferences like avoiding freeways, tollroads,ferries and car trains as well as to use or not use high-occupancy vehiclelanes. (High-occupancy vehicle lanes also known as carpool or diamondlanes. People who ride in buses, vanpools or carpools use these lanes.)Note: If your vehicle is on a recognized road and you do not press theStart Route button, the system defaults to the Fastest Route optionand begins guidance.512 MyFord Touch® (If Equipped)2013 C-

I did. Worked flawlessly. My understanding is that the car writes a file to the USB drive as a final step in the update process and that file is read when you report back.

In Internet Explorer click on the gear like symbol in the upper right corner. Then click on Internet options. Then click on the Programs tab and in the programs tab click on Manage add-ons. Then click on Toolbars and Extensions and select Sun Java Console to enable it.

Thanks for the heads up. I downloaded and installed. It went without a hitch. Install takes about 30 minutes. Directions say a 2 GB USB drive is required but the download only took about 0.6 GB of space on the drive.

It seems to me that the update issues are mostly unique to the CMAX. I am not reading of the same problem in the Fusion Hybrid Forum. As I understand it the power train on the Fusion Hybrid and CMAX are identical. However I understand there are some differences in the information systems and, perhaps, MFT. Because Dealers deal with both the Fusion Hybrid and CMAX Hybrid it suggests that Ford still needs to figure out the hardware/software issues with the CMAX that are causing failures--that it is not necessarily a dealer problem.

Mine didn't show up and I discovered that the dealership had entered the VIN incorrectly on the service invoice. Once the dealer computer record was corrected new service has shown up--but the first invoice has never shown up.

I would think that most body shops would know how to remove the panel--certainly the body shop at a Ford Dealer should know how.

I experienced the same thing the first time I did a full throttle acceleration. But since that first incident of full throttle acceleration I haven't experienced a cloud of smoke again--notwithstanding several instances of full throttle acceleration. I also checked the oil and found no unusual oil consumption. I not have more than 11,000 miles on the car and have had no other unusual engine behavior or malfunction.

There is a "bounce-back" feature that must be reset after the battery is disconnected and this may solve your issue. Resetting the Bounce-Back FeatureWARNING: The bounce-back function remains deactivated untilyou have reset the memory.You must reset the bounce-back memory separately for each windowafter the battery has been disconnected.1. Lift and hold the switch until the window is fully closed.2. Release the switch.3. Lift the switch again for one more second.4. Press and hold the switch until the window is fully open.5. Release the switch