2017 Ford C-Max
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2017 Ford C-Max is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 4 on record.
2017 Ford C-Max at a glance
Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2017 Ford C-Max recalls 1
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
Fix: Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notificati…
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2017 Ford C-Max common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2017 Ford C-Max MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2017 Ford C-Max costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2017 Ford C-Max trims & engines on record
2017 Ford C-Max vehicles on record
Other Ford C-Max model years
2017 Ford C-Max — frequently asked questions
Does the 2017 Ford C-Max have any safety recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2017 Ford C-Max. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Ford C-Max?
Across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are fuel system, gasoline.
What gas mileage does the 2017 Ford C-Max get?
The 2017 Ford C-Max has U.S. EPA estimates of 39–40 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.