How many miles on your C-Max?

[homestead]

On 2/7/2020 at 8:37 PM, olidx said:

2013 C-Max energi, 57k miles.

Just changed set of tires to Continental TrueContactTour.

Replaced 12V battery 2017.

EV only range down to 16 miles highway, 21 miles town.

Combined Hybrid mileage about 43mpg.

Are the tires noisy?

[olidx]

6 hours ago, homestead said:

Are the tires noisy?

For the first 2k miles, my opinion is that they have slightly higher road noise (white noise) than the OEM Energy Savers Michelin but they are much quieter (and a bit smoother) at same inflation pressure when running on road imperfections (bumps, potholes, reflective pads).

 

[olidx]

7 hours ago, ptjones said:

Let us know your MPG's with the new tires.

 

Paul

MPG did not improve with the new tires, I think it is about 0 to -2 MPG on the first 2k miles, so I would not recommend them if mileage is your ultimate goal. I have to say I got the tires based on lower price (50 less per tire), much better snow traction than the OEMs (confirmed based on my trips to the Mountains), long thread warranty, good overall ratings from tirerack.com.

Edited February 10, 2020 by olidx

[ptjones]

I'll stick with Michelin ES, paid under $800 from my FORD Dealer, got $50 visa gift card and last set lasted +85k miles.

 

Paul

[OPhoenix]

I have a 2013 C-max that I bought new.  It crossed 300,000 miles just 6 days short of its 10th birthday (the day I bought it).  I have not had any issues with the High Voltage Battery.  Fearing the imminent collapse of the big battery is my main source of stress due to the miles on this car.  I should also point out that My engine was replaced due to hitting a chunk of concrete in the road that did no body damage but went underneath and cracked the engine block at 180,000 miles.  My insurance would only pay for a used engine with similar miles, but my dealer could only find an engine with 40,000 miles on it.  So although my High Voltage Battery has 300,000+ miles, the engine Only has 160,000.  I hope to get 400,000 miles out of this car, but I will be happy if it makes it to 350,000.  I should also mention that I live in Michigan, but lived in Colorado for 4 years with this car.  So, it has always been in a cold climate, and has been garaged I would estimate 97% of its life.  I think the moderating conditions a garage provides has helped preserve Big Battery and also the fact that it gets driven every day.

[Doug Freyburger]

115000 on our 2017 cmax.  Love this car.

[grege]

48,000 on our 2017 energi and 53,000 on our 2018 regular hybrid. 

New tires, brake pads and rotors all around in May and June 2023 and new transmission on our 2018 at 36,000 miles.

 

 

Greg

[joshg678]

On 5/4/2023 at 9:02 PM, OPhoenix said:

I have a 2013 C-max that I bought new.  It crossed 300,000 miles just 6 days short of its 10th birthday (the day I bought it).  

Wow 300k that’s great. 
Have you had the transmission replaced under warranty?

 

 

I’ve only got 75k on my 2016 SEL Hybrid. Only issue is the backup Camera started flaking out, need to get that fixed. 

[ptjones]

On 5/4/2023 at 9:02 PM, OPhoenix said:

I have a 2013 C-max that I bought new.  It crossed 300,000 miles just 6 days short of its 10th birthday (the day I bought it).  I have not had any issues with the High Voltage Battery.  Fearing the imminent collapse of the big battery is my main source of stress due to the miles on this car.  I should also point out that My engine was replaced due to hitting a chunk of concrete in the road that did no body damage but went underneath and cracked the engine block at 180,000 miles.  My insurance would only pay for a used engine with similar miles, but my dealer could only find an engine with 40,000 miles on it.  So although my High Voltage Battery has 300,000+ miles, the engine Only has 160,000.  I hope to get 400,000 miles out of this car, but I will be happy if it makes it to 350,000.  I should also mention that I live in Michigan, but lived in Colorado for 4 years with this car.  So, it has always been in a cold climate, and has been garaged I would estimate 97% of its life.  I think the moderating conditions a garage provides has helped preserve Big Battery and also the fact that it gets driven every day.

Your HVB isn't going to die it will slowly lose range instead.

 

Paul

[JLC]

Purchased new in Sept 2014 C-Max Hybrid SE. 122000 miles, 75% city, 25% highway. Had the RH lower control arm replaced under warranty at 20000 miles. No other major problems. All routine maintenance done by self. Drained and refilled transmission fluid at 90000 miles. Fluid looked good and no metal shavings. 

[JennieDraegon]

I have about 37,556. miles on my 2013 hybrid sel.

[New cmax]

I have 104,800 on my 2014 c-max.  Runs great but has a lot of transmission noise:(

[joshg678]

Recently traded in my 2016 SEL Hybrid at 85000 miles.  48.8 AVG MPG.

 Picked up a 2024 Escape Plug-In Hybrid and am loving it.

[Loooney2ns]

My new to me 2013 Energi has 115k on it. Trans was replaced at 49k with the updated unit, so no bearing issues. 

[Wheatridger]

Now at 82K miles on my 2017 Energi. It's given 65 mpg lifetime, with no repairs, only maintenance.

[Lacienega]

2014 SEL has 195 k miles now, all original. Changed trans fluid myself at 150 k miles, oil change every 10 - 15 k miles with full synth oil.

[homestead]

2 hours ago, Lacienega said:

2014 SEL has 195 k miles now, all original. Changed trans fluid myself at 150 k miles, oil change every 10 - 15 k miles with full synth oil.

 

Wow, amazing!  How dirty was the transmission fluid at 150k?

 

My daughter has my old 2013 SEL with 80k , and no repairs so far.

My son has 2016 Energi with 85k and no repairs so far.  Doesn't go as far on battery only though.

 

[Lacienega]

The transmission fluid actually looked like new but I believe it was a little bit low because I've added like 1/2 Liter more than I've drained

[grege]

4 hours ago, Lacienega said:

The transmission fluid actually looked like new but I believe it was a little bit low because I've added like 1/2 Liter more than I've drained

My plan is to change both our trans fluids around 100k.  Without any leaks, I'm expecting to add more than is removed due to "heat evaporation" from use (although I remember older transmissions having some venting option that cause some minimal loss).

Greg

[GregL]

208K miles on my 2015 so far.

Brake pads, rotors, tires, tie rod ends (Minnesota potholes)

Still gets 40 MPG with cruise control set at 70MPH on 5 hour drives across Minnesota, Iowa, and South Dakota.

Love this thing.

Wish they woud make them again.  I would buy one in an instant.

 

G,

[cimarrons]

2015 SEL Hybrid now has 506K miles as of today.   

I use full synthetic oil.

Michelin Energy Saver tire tread changed and the OEM ones are discontinued.  Such a bummer as my mileage has decreased to 40mpg from 44-45mpg with mostly highway miles.  Anyone else experience this?  Anyone tried another tire brand for hybrids that maintains a higher mpg?

 

The most common repairs have been lower control arms and tie rod ends/tie end rods;  a couple of times it was under warranty and presume its because the CALIF pothole roads and coolant container plastic cracks twice so far. 

 

The upper Radiator hose, 12V battery, CV boots, struts/shocks, steering column, Valve gasket cover or reseal, under the hood battery at 75K, brake boost/booster replaced at 120K, hatchback latch replaced, and normal fluid flushes routinely changed have been repairs completed since purchased new.  

 

The vehicle still has the original brakes all around and last measured at 6-7/12.  

 

I discovered when I did a 4000 mile road trip, it seemed to be good for the hybrid battery pack.  This was a concern initially, but its still the original one and last tested as good. 

 

I have loved the vehicle's lower frequency of maintenance and longevity, although it seems higher price wise, but everything does nowadays. 

 

Many people ask me twice what my mileage is, lol.  

 

I only use OEM parts as most are still available overall.   I made this decision based on the a prior vehicle going from local mechanics to dealer OEM only repairs had fewer repairs over the long term.   Maybe I've been lucky with great dealers and service advisors that have been honest.      

 

I did switch to Castrol EDGE 0w/20 high mileage full synthetic oil. 

 

My challenge now is to find a comparable tire to Michelin Energy Savers OEMs that have been discontinued.   I would love to hear any replacement tires other have tried and had success without a reduction of MPG.  

 

NOTE:   a local Michelin wholesaler told me since there are fewer small hybrid vehicles with OEM Michelins being manufactured, Michelin decided to create one Energy Saver Green X for crossover SUVs and made it compatible for CMAX and similar cars.  My mileage tanked 5-10mpg, depending on the weather and CA puts crap in their gas during the winter months, so it decreases a bit anyway then.     

[joshg678]

On 2/17/2025 at 11:22 PM, cimarrons said:

2015 SEL Hybrid now has 506K miles as of today.   

 

 

That's amazing, could you post a screen shot of your mileage?   Would love to see it.

 

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I discovered when I did a 4000 mile road trip, it seemed to be good for the hybrid battery pack.  This was a concern initially, but its still the original one and last tested as good. 

 

I'm not sure i understand what you mean by this.  could you clarify?