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Ford Cmax Energi: which year should you buy?

Across the 2013 to 2017 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2017 (95/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Shop by model year.

Best years to target

2017 95 · 2016 86 · 2015 83 · 2014 83

Every model year, scored

The same scoring for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to judge the year either way.

201795/100
Buybest year

22 complaints · 0 recalls

201686/100
Buy

46 complaints · 0 recalls

201583/100
Buy

60 complaints · 0 recalls

201483/100
Buy

106 complaints · 0 recalls

201379/100
Buy

228 complaints · 0 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2017?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2017 Ford Cmax Energi’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

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The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Ford Cmax Energi as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.