LeoNicholson

 (Like with other Ford keyless FOB cars)

Curious.

Given that many C-Max Energi and Hybrid models have depleting main batteries that can fail to charge the 12v, would it be possible to adapt an "add on" alternator to the ice engine dedicated to the 12v battery?  Obviously the weaker main battery would negate the hybrid advantages, but could the car's life be extended?

This assumes the main battery charges some during driving and remains capable of cranking the car?

I have a 2015 C-Max Hybrid with 51K miles on it now without any issues so far.  I've read that cars manufactured before 08/2015 have potentially bad transmission bearings.

Mine was manufactured 04/2015, so falls within that period.

Have there been many transmission failures with cars similar to mine?

Thanks,

Many thanks.

Good to know.

I would think this would also apply to the Energi as the larger battery degrades and it operates more as the Hybrid (with 800# of additional weight).

We have a 2015 SEL hybrid (39K miles). Was wondering about what to expect for impact upon the traction battery and overall mpg over time. I understand that the car should function for quite awhile, even as the battery degrades.

I found these adequate for us, as we have no mud and snow problems.  Cheap, but work.  You do have to cut and fit the back mats.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AW020SS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have them on my car. They're okay. Noisier than the Firestones that I had on my Focus. 

 

They definitely reduce fuel economy. 

From your Fuelly experience, what mpg are you getting with the Goodyears?

For:  2015 C-Max SEL

Any Pros and Cons? (I realize mpg will be less than the OEM Michelins).

I wonder if anyone has tried them on a Hybrid to see how much of a drop in MPG's they got. :headscratch: It would be nice if someone would do a current updated test of LRR tires.

 

Paul

I know.  It gets very "iffy" when you hunt data about real mpg results.  Every manufacturer claims a lot, but it is hard to find any real world comparison data.

Many reviews taut the LRR efficiency of the Pirellis, but it seems mostly speculation.  Most state that the Michelins are the best, but fail to mention how much better than other brands.   A price difference of $430 would offset a lot of lost mpg miles.

At Sam's, (with Aug 4th free mounting special) the cost is $840 for the Michelins vs $410 for the Pirellis.

It is tempting.

2015 C-Max SEL

Pirelli P4 Four Seasons Plus - 225/50R17 94V Tire

Will need to replace my original tires in the near future.

My driving is 90% local, at 40-45 mph and doesn't justify the price for OEM Michelins.

Punchline to save time reading: secure the spare tire for when the seats are down and a dog is in the back, or just as a good thing to do.

 

This reminds me of something I have been wanting to post.  I often take my dog in the car and lower the back seats to keep the seats clean and allow him to move from front to back easily. I had bought a nylon strap to secure the tire but never used it.  I was travelling without the dog but the seats were still down. A light turned yellow and I thought the guy in front was going to go through and I was going to go through also.  Well he didn't or he changed his mind.  I had a 20% score on braking.  The tire moved quickly into the back of the front seat.  If the dog was in the car things could have gone really badly.  The tire is now secured with strap.  It is a long strap and it loops around the metal loops that are exposed when the hatch door is open(toward the bottom).  The strap was less that $10 from ebay.

 

Also bought a 2016 Focus donut spare on Ebay, complete with jack and foam insert.  Will have my service guy test fit when next tire rotation.  Mine is lashed down as yours with a tire cover.