Fred

We have a 2013 C-MAX CE which turned up dead one morning a month after we purchased it in late October 2012 ---- no dash display upon entering or when the key was inserted and twisted. I jump started it and took it to the dealer the next day. They said battery and charging circuits all tested ok, there were no technical bulletins from Ford on the subject, and that they could not determine the cause of or replicate the problem. If it happens again, I'll let Ford tow it in and check it out in its dead condition. We have 4600 miles on it and have averaged just over 45 mpg by the car's computer, and 44 mpg by my manual calculations. I expect that will improve with more mileage and warm weather. I'm not thrilled about the above (computer?) glitch, but love the C-MAX and would still buy one. It drives beautifully, is quiet, doesn't strain my back on long trips, and gets good mileage. If I could change things, I would improve rear visibility, provide a jack for rotating tires, and include a small "valet" key in addition to the monsters they provide with the car. We have special ordered a smaller key, but they say it still has to have a chip in it, so it won't be the size of a normal key.