Denverdavo

Thank you all for your help! I'm a bit confused over the dead battery issue on the 2013s in particular. Did any of the TSA bulletins resolve the issue? How did Ford respond to the issue? It's also interesting that you mentioned this. When I went to look at the new 2014s at a dealership here in Denver, ALL of them had dead batteries and they had to jump start them. When I mentioned that I had read something about dead batteries as an issue with this car, the salesman stated, "This happens to any car if it sits around long enough!". That's funny, because I've had cars sit for weeks, if not months and they always started up. So, this is concerning for sure. Any other thoughts?

Hello everyone! I'm new to this forum and am considering buying a used C-Max SEL or possibly a new (or slightly used) 2014 model. I've driven several new 2014s and am impressed by what I've experienced so far. After reading about some of the hardware changes that Ford made to the 2014 after the fuel economy issues, I'm wondering if those changes are worth the extra that it would cost for a 2014, or possibly to wait a while longer for a used 2014. I tend to prefer to buy a slightly used car if possible. Here's what Ford said in a bulletin as the 2014 was coming out: The upgrades build on powertrain software updates Ford announced last month for the 2013 C-MAX Hybrid. The 2014 C-MAX also will benefit from several hardware changes, including: Gearing changes that result in a more efficient transmission drive ratioNew hood seal, front and rear tire deflectors, A-pillar moldings and the addition of rear lift gate deflectors to improve vehicle aerodynamicsNew engine oil with reduced frictionAlso, there may be other little things that were corrected after issues with the launch of the car in 2013. And, I also heard there was some programming change that allows the battery to operate up to speeds of 85 mph instead of only 65 mph. I'm not sure if that change was applicable to the 2013 model or not. So, if you were in my shoes, what would you do? 2013 or 2014? I really appreciate your input! Thanks!