2016 Ford C-MAX Energi
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- Photo: 2016 Ford C-Max SEL in White Platinum, Front Left, 05-08-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Ford C-Max Hybrid SE (II) – f 26072025 by © M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2018 Ford C-Max facelift Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Ford C-Max 2nd Generation dashboard by Threecharlie, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2016 Ford C-MAX Energi is a 2.0-liter with a cvt and front-wheel drive. It is rated at 38 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 40 mpg city and 36 mpg highway (38 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Plug-in Hybrid |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.0L 4-cylinder plug-in hybrid |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | CVT |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 40 MPG |
| Highway | 36 MPG |
| Combined | 38 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular and Electricity |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Ford C-MAX. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Oct 13, 2025 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Consequence: A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on October 25, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Mustang owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA9. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025.
NHTSA campaign 25V695000
Jun 10, 2022 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
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.
Consequence: A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: 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 notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43.
NHTSA campaign 22V413000
Jan 24, 2017 · STRUCTURE:BODY
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 Focus and C-Max vehicles. The floor pan may have improperly welded left-hand apron joints.
Consequence: Improperly welded apron joints may reduce the front-end structural integrity of the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the apron joints, repairing the vehicle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 8, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S03.
NHTSA campaign 17V052000
10 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2016 Ford C-MAX
Owner Complaints
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Ford C-MAX. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Back Over Prevention | 5 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2016 FORD C-MAX. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.