TransmissionHigh
Powershift clutch judder and shudder
DCT clutch pack / mechatronic work£900–£3,200
Inspect · Pull away from cold and feel for shudder
2010–2019 Ford C-Max · common fault repair costs
What the known faults on this Ford C-Max typically cost to put right at a UK independent garage · use the figures to price risk before you bid, and to justify a reduction when something shows up on inspection.
Cost at a glance
- Most expensive fault
- £900–£3,200
- Top three risks, from
- £2,050
- Worst case, everything
- £13,200
The single priciest documented job on the 2010–2019 Ford C-Max is dct clutch pack / mechatronic work at £900–£3,200. Few cars need every repair listed here · treat £3,500–£13,200 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.
Cost per fault
Engine / CoolingHigh
Rapid coolant loss and overheating on 1.6 EcoBoost models due to degas pipe failure.
Head gasket / cooling system repair£900–£2,600
Inspect · Check the coolant expansion tank level and inspect the thin plastic return hose routing over the engine for brittleness, cracks, or signs of recent replacement.
Body / InteriorMedium
Water ingress causing damp smells and condensation, usually from failed rear pressure relief vents.
Body & corrosion repair£250–£1,800
Inspect · Lift the boot floor carpet and check the spare wheel well for standing water, rust, or dampness. Check for a musty smell in the cabin.
Engine / Fuel SystemMedium
Exhaust fumes in the cabin and a ticking noise from the top of the 1.6 TDCi engine.
Injector set replacement & coding£500–£1,600
Inspect · Remove the plastic acoustic engine cover while idling. Listen for a rhythmic chuffing sound and look for black, tar-like carbon deposits around the injector bases.
Electrical / InfotainmentMedium
SYNC 2 or SYNC 3 screen freezing, blacking out, or dropping Bluetooth connections due to APIM failure.
Infotainment repair or software fix£120–£1,200
Inspect · Start the engine, attempt to pair a phone via Bluetooth, and test the sat-nav map loading speed. Sluggish response or failure to pair indicates a failing APIM.
EngineHigh
Wet belt degradation on 1.0 EcoBoost
Timing / wet belt kit + water pump£450–£1,100
Inspect · Check belt change evidence and oil condition
SuspensionMedium
Rear beam bush wear causing wandering
Suspension refresh (per axle)£250–£1,100
Inspect · Check for tracking wear and wandering on the motorway
ElectricalMedium
Door lock actuator and central locking faults
Door / window mechanism£130–£600
Inspect · Lock and unlock every door several times
Ranges are indicative parts-and-labour costs at a UK independent garage, inclusive of VAT. Franchised dealers typically sit 40–80% higher, and prestige or electrified variants sit at the top of each band. Always get a written quote before committing.
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