TransmissionHigh
Powershift automatic shudder and harsh engagement
DCT clutch pack / mechatronic work£900–£3,200
Inspect · Pull away from cold repeatedly and feel for judder
2015–2023 Ford S-Max · common fault repair costs
What the known faults on this Ford S-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
- £1,270
- Worst case, everything
- £7,100
The single priciest documented job on the 2015–2023 Ford S-Max is dct clutch pack / mechatronic work at £900–£3,200. Few cars need every repair listed here · treat £1,520–£7,100 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.
Cost per fault
ExhaustHigh
DPF and EGR cooler faults on 2.0 TDCi cars
DPF forced regen or replacement£250–£1,600
Inspect · Warm up fully, check for warnings and inspect coolant level
ElectricalLow
SYNC infotainment freezing and reversing camera faults
Infotainment repair or software fix£120–£1,200
Inspect · Test the screen, camera and parking sensors before retail
SuspensionMedium
Front bushes and drop links knocking
Suspension refresh (per axle)£250–£1,100
Inspect · Listen over rough tarmac and check for uneven tyre wear
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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