Ford S-MAX II 2.0 TDCi, 150 PS, 6-speed dual-clutch (2015–2018)

Research for this car

• Generation guide Ford S-Max II (2015-2023): known problems and buying guide

  Weak spots are the Powershift gearbox, the EcoBlue belt and oil loss. Buy only with gearbox and belt service records.

Known issues for this car

Before you buy this car

From the generation guide

1. Ask for the gearbox service record, with the correct oil and change dates. Drive from cold and pull away gently. Judder, jerky shifts or limp mode are bad signs. A scanner should show no gearbox fault codes.
2. Ask for an invoice for the timing belt change. A 2.0 EcoBlue past 110,000 km with no record has an overdue belt.
3. Ask for the injector work record. A rough idle, misfire or lost power points to the injectors. A scanner reads the fault codes.
4. On a stronger diesel, check for jerking or lost power under load. A scanner reads the turbo codes, such as P2599.
5. Ask whether the EGR valve was cleaned or replaced at high mileage. A warning light or fault code means it needs a look. A scanner reads the codes.
6. Check the oil level on the dipstick. Look under the engine, gearbox and drive for wet spots. A low level between services means a leak.
7. Look at the brake hoses and lines at each wheel and along the underbody. Cracks, bulges or wet spots mean they need replacing before purchase.

Running costs

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

ADAC versions