Ford C-Max Service & Repair Manual 2013–2018

Service and repair manuals for 6 model years of the Ford C-Max, 2013 to 2018. Each manual is matched to one exact year — the specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Ford published for that year's engine and trim, not values carried across the whole production run.

Engines across the range: 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC.

Federal safety record, all years: 15 recalls, 473 owner complaints and 366 technical service bulletins are logged for the C-Max. Refreshed 2026-08-21.

01 / Model yearsChoose your C-Max year

YearPriceRecallsEnginesTrims
2018 $55.991 2.0L I4 Hybrid Titanium Hatchback 4-Door · Hybrid SE Hatchback 4-Door details →
2017 $42.991 2.0L I4 Energi Titanium Hatchback 4-Door · Hybrid Titanium Hatchback 4-Door · Energi SE Hatchback 4-Door · Hybrid SE Hatchback 4-Door details →
2016 $42.993 2.0L I4 Hybrid SEL Hatchback 4-Door · Energi SEL Hatchback 4-Door · Hybrid SE Hatchback 4-Door details →
2015 $42.994 2.0L I4 Hybrid SEL Hatchback 4-Door · Energi SEL Hatchback 4-Door · Hybrid SE Hatchback 4-Door details →
2014 $42.993 2.0L I4 Hybrid SEL Hatchback 4-Door · Energi SEL Hatchback 4-Door · Hybrid SE Hatchback 4-Door details →
2013 $42.993 2.0L I4 Hybrid SEL Hatchback 4-Door · Energi SEL Hatchback 4-Door · Hybrid SE Hatchback 4-Door details →

02 / InsideSample pages

From the 2018 C-Max manual.

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03 / ContentsWhat the manual covers

  • Quick Lookups 923
  • General Information 1,628
  • Accessories & Equipment 2,425
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 206
  • Body & Frame 685
  • Maintenance 73
  • Brakes 293
  • Restraints 140
  • Steering 326
  • Electrical 1,587
  • Suspension 145
  • Engine Mechanical 305
  • Transmission 123
  • Engine Performance 2,235

04 / OwnershipOwn it — don't rent it

OptionWhat you payAfter a year
eManualStore C-Max manual$42.99–$55.99 onceStill yours
Per-vehicle online subscriptionfrom $29 / year, renewingPay again or lose access
Library membership services$33 / month, capped$396 spent, nothing kept
Professional shop databases$499–$2,388 / yearRenew or lose access

Competitor figures as published on their sites, August 2026.

FAQQuestions about the C-Max manual

Which C-Max years does this manual cover?

Every year from 2013 to 2018 — 6 separate manuals, one per model year. Pick your year in the selector; the manual you receive is matched to that exact year, engine and trim.

Is this the OEM Ford C-Max manual or an aftermarket guide?

The OEM version. It carries the procedures, specifications, torque values and wiring diagrams Ford published for the C-Max, organized by system — not a condensed aftermarket summary.

Does it include C-Max wiring diagrams?

Yes. Full wiring diagrams are part of every C-Max manual, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostic information.

Does the manual cover C-Max recalls?

15 recalls are on federal record across the 2013–2018 C-Max, listed by year below. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind the systems involved; the recall repairs themselves are performed free by Ford dealers.

Why do some C-Max years cost more?

Pricing follows the manual: 2013–2017 at $42.99, 2018 at $55.99. Newer model years have substantially larger manuals with more systems, control modules and diagrams.

Is this a subscription?

No. One payment, and the manual is yours to keep — unlike per-vehicle subscriptions that renew every year.

How do I get the manual after purchase?

It is a digital manual — nothing ships. Access details arrive by email right after checkout, and you can use it on any device.

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