Ford S-MAX I facelift 2.0 TDCi, 163 PS, 6-speed manual (2010–2015)

Research for this car

• Generation guide Ford S-Max Mk1 (2006-2015): known problems and buying guide

  A weak family MPV. The Powershift gearbox, diesel DPF and clutch are the main risks. Buy only with gearbox and DPF service proof.

Known issues for this car

Before you buy this car

From the generation guide

1. Ask for DPF cleaning or regeneration records. A DPF warning light, or a regeneration fault that a scanner reads, means the filter is clogged. A scanner is needed for the fault codes.
2. Drive from rest and up a hill. Judder, slip or grinding means the clutch or flywheel may need replacing. Ask for the invoice.
3. Start the car cold and listen for exhaust leaks. Check the pipes and the silencer for holes and rust.
4. On a diesel, check for lost power or a warning light. Ask whether the turbo or its hoses were fixed. A limp mode points to a boost fault, and a scanner reads the boost codes.
5. Turn the steering from lock to lock and push each wheel up and down. Knocks from the steering or the suspension mean worn bushes, joints or tie-rod ends.
6. Check the oil level on the dipstick, and look under the engine for oil. A car that loses oil needs a leak check before purchase.
7. Check the rear wheel arches, the rear sill, the bottom of the doors and the boot floor for bubbles, holes or lifting paint. Look under the wheel arch liners.
8. Check every campaign in the Recalls table by VIN. Ask the seller for proof that the work was done.

Running costs

ADAC figures for 15,000 km a year over 60 months

ADAC versions