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Where can I find the radio code for the Ford C Max?
Answer: The radio code for the Ford C Max is printed on a card issued by the dealer at the time of purchase of the car. Occasionally, this four-digit pin code... read all

Posted on 5-06-2023
How do you set the time on the Ford 6000 cd car radio of the Ford C-Max Mk1?
Answer: To set the clock on the Ford 6000 cd radio used in the Ford C-Max Mk1, you need to turn on the radio. Press the "MENU" button to display the time sett... read all

Posted on 4-06-2023
Why doesn't the rearview mirror of the Ford C Max fold anymore?
Answer: If there are problems with the side mirror not folding on the Ford C-Max, the cause is a faulty electric motor and it needs to be replaced. It is nece... read all

Posted on 23-05-2023
Why won't the hood of the Ford C-Max open?
Answer: If the hood of the Ford C-Max does not open, it is possible that the actuator of its lock is damaged and needs to be replaced; there may also have bee... read all

Posted on 16-05-2023
What are the indicators of the Ford C-Max?
Answer: The Ford C-Max warning lights include all those that signal the activation of devices or indicate the presence of anomalies: among these are the reser... read all

Posted on 14-05-2023
How much does it cost to change the timing belt of a Ford C-Max?
Answer: Regarding cars registered before 2019, Ford Italy is currently offering a very attractive deal that allows for a timing belt replacement for only 380 ... read all

Posted on 8-05-2023
Where is the cabin filter located on a Ford C Max?
Answer: The cabin filter on the Ford C Max is located behind the glove compartment on the passenger side. Remove the two plastic clips to release the cover. O... read all

Posted on 28-04-2023
What does the wrench light indicate on the Ford C Max?
Answer: If the wrench-shaped light on the instrument panel of the Ford C Max turns on, it means that you need to go to a workshop to have a service done, as e... read all

Posted on 13-04-2023
What are the most common problems of the Ford Focus C-Max?
Answer: After a few years of use, it is normal for the Ford C-Max to start experiencing some problems. The most common problems are: the windshield wiper moto... read all

Posted on 5-04-2023
What does the Ford C Max wrench light mean?
Answer: If the orange warning light with a small wrench shown on the instrument panel of your Ford C Max first series (year 2003-2010) comes on, it means that... read all

Posted on 11-03-2023
What problems have been encountered on the Ford C-Max 1.6 tdci engine?
Answer: One of the most important problems found on the Ford C-max 1.6 tdci engine is related to the lubrication system. It seems that lubricating oil residue... read all

Posted on 10-03-2023
What is the location of the fuse box on the Ford C Max?
Answer: This model of car from the German company has two fuse boxes, one is located in the passenger compartment on the left side of the steering column and ... read all

Posted on 6-03-2023
How do you unlock the Ford C-Max car radio?
Answer: In order to unlock the Ford C-Max car radio, you need to disassemble the device by reading the serial number written on the sticker inside: this numbe... read all

Posted on 19-02-2023
What does the Ford C Max oil light mean?
Answer: If the orange engine oil warning light comes on on the instrument panel of your Ford C Max first series (year 2003-2010), it means that you need to ch... read all

Posted on 18-02-2023
Where is the cigarette lighter fuse located on Ford C Max?
Answer: On this car model, the cigarette lighter fuse is marked with the number 109 and is located in the fuse box which is present in the passenger compartme... read all

Posted on 17-02-2023
Where is the cigarette lighter fuse located on the Ford C-Max?
Answer: The Ford C-Max cigarette lighter fuse is located in the fuse box located behind the glove compartment on the front passenger side: the fuse in questio... read all

Posted on 15-02-2023
Why has the Ford C-MAX Start/Stop system stopped working?
Answer: In the event that the Start/Stop system of our Ford C-MAX suddenly stops working, it is most likely that your battery is in a very bad state. In fact,... read all

Posted on 15-02-2023
Where is the outside temperature sensor located, in the Ford C Max TDCi?
Answer: The outside temperature sensor in the Ford C Max TDCi is located behind the front bumper. Thanks to it, it is possible to be updated at any time on th... read all

Posted on 5-02-2023
What can I do if the radio in my Ford C-Max does not work?
Answer: If your C-Max's radio doesn't work, you may need to reset Sync: Go to Settings, select "general". Scroll down and select "master reset". Make sure you... read all

Posted on 2-02-2023
How do you replace the headlight bulb on a Ford C-Max?
Answer: In order to replace the headlight bulb on the Ford C-Max, you need to open the bonnet and loosen the screws that fix the corresponding headlight from ... read all

Posted on 21-01-2023
Why doesn't my Ford C Max 2 instrument cluster work?
Answer: If the instrument cluster of your Ford C Max second series (year 2010-2019) does not light up, there is likely to be a serious fault with the car's el... read all

Posted on 7-01-2023
Where are the Ford C-Max injectors located?
Answer: The injectors of the Ford C-Max are located in the upper part of the engine block: to be able to reach them it will therefore be necessary to open the... read all

Posted on 3-01-2023
Why does the power steering light come on in the Ford Cmax?
Answer: It is intuitive to associate this warning light with a power steering malfunction. This may depend on an oil leak, caused, for example, by a worn gask... read all

Posted on 21-12-2022
Why doesn't the hood of the Ford C-Max open?
Answer: If the bonnet of your Ford C-Max does not open it is possible that the mechanism located under the bonnet is damaged; to solve the problem it will the... read all

Posted on 15-12-2022
How much does it cost to replace shock absorbers on a Ford C Max?
Answer: The single cost of the pair of shock absorbers is on average 120 euros, while for the labour, turning to private workshops, you spend around 100 euros... read all

Posted on 9-12-2022
What causes the Ford C Max central locking problem?
Answer: If your Ford C Max has central locking problems, the causes may be: a damaged fuse, a fault in the lock or in the circuit, a damaged relay. There can ... read all

Posted on 6-12-2022
How much does it cost to replace the rear brake pads on a Ford C-MAX?
Answer: As far as the Ford C-MAX is concerned, the cost of replacing the rear brake pads is around 50 Euros, which obviously varies according to the reference... read all

Posted on 5-12-2022
How to get the car radio code in the Ford C-Max?
Answer: To obtain the Ford car radio unlock code, you must first obtain the pre-code from the radio itself. Through that you can obtain the code by inserting ... read all

Posted on 27-10-2022
How much does it cost to replace the Ford C-Max turbine?
Answer: In order to replace the Ford C-Max turbine, in addition to the cost of the spare part, it will be necessary to consider the price of labor: a turbine ... read all

Posted on 25-10-2022
What warning lights are there, in the Ford C Max?
Answer: In the Ford C Max, the warning lights are different and among them we have: The warning light for the parking brake applied, the airbag deactivated, t... read all

Posted on 15-10-2022
What is the Ford C-Max car radio unlock code?
Answer: The unlock code of the Ford C-Max car radio is obtained by disassembling the device and reading its serial number written on the sticker stuck inside:... read all

Posted on 13-10-2022
How to remove the rear hatch of the Ford C Max?
Answer: Proceed as follows: Disassemble the internal covering plastic, unscrewing the screws that block it. The opening pistons are then released on both side... read all

Posted on 4-10-2022
Why does the hatch of the Ford C Max not open?
Answer: If the rear hatch of the Ford C Max has problems opening because it does not open, the problem is the lock that needs to be released with the use of a... read all

Posted on 28-09-2022
How do i replace the battery of the Ford C-Max?
Answer: In order to replace the Ford C-Max battery, you need to open the hood and unscrew the screws that secure the intake sleeve and the air filter box: by ... read all

Posted on 7-09-2022
How much do new injectors cost for the Ford C-Max?
Answer: In the main e-commerce and auto parts sites, we can find kits containing 4 injectors for the Ford C-Max at an average price of 200 Euros. If we entrus... read all

Posted on 4-09-2022
How to remove the starter motor on the 2011 Ford C Max?
Answer: This operation is not very difficult to carry out, in fact it is usually positioned in the upper part of the engine hood, therefore in view. Disconnec... read all

Posted on 3-09-2022
What does the power steering failure warning light mean on the Ford C Max?
Answer: If the power steering failure warning light appears on the dashboard on the Ford C Max, the causes may be: EGR problems, control unit failure, alterna... read all

Posted on 3-09-2022
What is the location of the cigarette lighter fuse on a Ford C Max?
Answer: The location of the fuse box on your Ford C Max car is inside the cockpit and is located on the right side of the glove box and the cigar lighter fuse... read all

Posted on 1-09-2022
Where can I find the Ford C Max 2007 car radio security code?
Answer: If the car radio in question is blocked, the safety code necessary for its restoration is present in the vehicle use and maintenance booklet, or must ... read all

Posted on 30-08-2022
Why did the Start & Stop of the Ford C-MAX stop working?
Answer: If the Start & Stop system of our Ford C-MAX has suddenly stopped working, the first thing we can do is check the battery status. In fact, this system... read all

Posted on 29-08-2022
Why does the Ford C Max exterior mirror not close?
Answer: In the event that on this car model of the German house we encounter malfunctioning problems with the electric side mirrors that do not close or open,... read all

Posted on 19-08-2022
Where is the cabin filter on the Ford C Max?
Answer: The Ford C Max cabin filter is located under the dashboard under the glove box on the passenger side. To replace it you will have to remove some compo... read all

Posted on 18-08-2022
After how many years does the timing belt change in a Ford C Max?
Answer: In Ford C-Max it is recommended to replace the timing belt every 110000km or maximum 10 years, since, if the kilometers have not been reached, the bel... read all

Posted on 17-08-2022
What problems does the Start & Stop of the Ford C-Max present?
Answer: When on the Ford C-Max there are problems relating to the operation of the Start & Stop system, there may be several factors that prevent the system f... read all

Posted on 15-08-2022
What problems does the central locking of the Ford C-Max have?
Answer: When problems related to central locking occur on the Ford C-Max, there may be several causes behind the malfunction: first of all, make sure that the... read all

Posted on 21-07-2022
What does the Ford C Max engine light indicate?
Answer: If on the instrument panel of your Ford C Max you notice the yellow engine warning light coming on steadily, it means that there is an unspecified pro... read all

Posted on 20-07-2022
Amount of gas for air conditioning on the Ford C max?
Answer: If we have encountered a problem with the air conditioning system of our car and we have found a refrigerant gas leak, we would need 530 g of R134A ga... read all

Posted on 16-07-2022
Where are the fuses of the Ford Cmax 2017?
Answer: The Ford Cmax mk2 has three fuse boxes: one in the passenger compartment, on the passenger side, under the glovebox; one in the engine compartment, ne... read all

Posted on 18-06-2022

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