Low mileage when charged
My 2013 Ford C-Max energi gets only 12 miles when I charge it . I bought it used what can I do about this and is the battery still covered under a warranty
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2013 Ford C-Max Energi Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Ford already has a strong lineup of fuel-efficient vehicles, including the Fusion Hybrid, Escape Hybrid and the Focus Electric. The Detroit automaker ups the ante in the fall of 2012 with the debut of the 2013 C-MAX Hybrid and C-MAX Energi 4-passenger 4-door hatchbacks.
The 2013 Ford C-MAX is available in three front-wheel-drive trim levels: SE Hybrid, SEL Hybrid and SEL Energi. All trims are powered by a 2.0-liter hybrid electric powertrain. The C-MAX uses an Atkinson 4-cylinder 16-valve DOHC gas engine combined with a high-voltage lithium-ion battery-powered electric motor, which makes 141 hp and 129 lb-ft of torque and has a driving range of approximately 500 miles. All trims are also equipped with a 2-speed electronically controlled variable transmission with overdrive and a regenerative braking system. The early estimates for fuel mileage put the C-MAX trims at 47 mpg city/44 highway. The plug-in hybrid C-MAX Energi is expected to have an all-electric range of 20 miles and is estimated to have a miles per gallon gasoline equivalent of 95.
As far as standard features go, all 2013 Ford C-MAX trims, starting with the base SE Hybrid trim, come equipped with dual-zone electric automatic temperature control, 4-way manual seats, cloth seating surfaces, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, power door locks, power windows, power mirrors with integrated signal lights, AM/FM radio with single CD player and MP3 capability, rear spoiler and 17-inch machined aluminum wheels. Upgrading to the SEL Hybrid or SEL Energi trims adds 10-way power driver’s seat, heated front seats, leather seating surfaces, heated exterior mirrors, front fog lights and an auto-dimming rear mirror. Other upgradeable options include push-button start, a power liftgate, panoramic sunroof, hard-drive navigation and a rear-view camera.
Numerous safety and security features can be found on the 2013 Ford C-MAX, including driver's and passenger front and side airbags, front and second-row air curtains, driver’s knee airbag, 4-wheel antilock braking system with emergency brake assist, electronic traction and stability control, and antitheft engine immobilizer.
The 2013 Ford C-MAX will be produced at Ford’s Wayne Assembly Plant in Michigan, with the regular hybrid trims being available early in the fall of 2012 and the C-MAX Energi becoming available in late fall.
Published May 31, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 2013 Ford C-Max Energi
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by Carole S
Mar 08, 2024
50 mpg it is awesome. We own 2, looking for a thirdMar 08, 2024
by Angela '
Jun 03, 2023
Ive only had it a few days. LOVE the gas mileage! Not many options.. I can live with that. Nice to drive, rides well!!Jun 03, 2023
by Anonymous
Nov 21, 2021
Tres bien équipé et très confortable.
Excellent rapport qualité prix.
Consommation très faible :
Jai fait un trajet Montréal - Tampa (Floride) sur autoroute à 120 Km/h et jai consommé 6.5L /100kmNov 21, 2021
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by Carole S
Mar 08, 2024
50 mpg it is awesome. We own 2, looking for a thirdMar 08, 2024
by Angela '
Jun 03, 2023
Ive only had it a few days. LOVE the gas mileage! Not many options.. I can live with that. Nice to drive, rides well!!Jun 03, 2023
by Anonymous
Nov 21, 2021
Tres bien équipé et très confortable.
Excellent rapport qualité prix.
Consommation très faible :
Jai fait un trajet Montréal - Tampa (Floride) sur autoroute à 120 Km/h et jai consommé 6.5L /100kmNov 21, 2021
by Anonymous
Mar 20, 2013
A new driving experience. Around town I just use the electric mode. Good acceleration, braking and handling. Have the MyTouch system and find it pretty useful so far and not as buggy as I had heard. Fit and finish is great. Lots of space inside with the higher roof line. Getting use to the range on battery. Heating and cooling draw down the battery faster. You can actually see the numbers on the range estimate change when you toggle the climate system off and on. GPS has been pretty good so far. A few little quirks in finding a destination and entering it. Nice that you can turn off voice directions.Mar 20, 2013
by Anonymous
Nov 13, 2012
We've had the 2013 C-Max Energi over 18 months now; we purchased a Leviton Level 2 EV charger (230v, 32amp - should have bought a 40-amp) to achieve the highest mileage, since mos of our daytime trips don't allow enough charge time using the 110v charger that comes with the car.
Most recent fill-up went 3,726 miles on less than 14 gallons, so it got about 287 mpg - took some learning how to drive gingerly to achieve highest efficiency. We've listed all our mileage on Fuelly dot com. Without consistent charging it's gotten as little as 70 mpg (we think part was due to our new-car-excitement, hadn't bought the Level II charger yet, and learning how to get the most out of the car). Without charging the batteries, just the gas engine alone would get mid-40 mpg's, so the more often you can charge it, and taking trips less than 30 miles your engine will rarely come on. Also, the engine comes on to heat the car, so the engine occasionally runs when it otherwise would not need to.
This vehicle is SO much nicer, quieter, and more fun to drive than our former 2010 Prius Five, it's hard to consider them in the same class.
The electric motor will go up to 85 mph, but the faster you go the quicker it burns up the charge on the plug-in batteries (we live in TX where the speed limits are 75 to 80 on some roads). Battery goes furthest driving 45 to 55 mph. Once you run out of battery the gas motor kicks on for a while, which then charges the battery back up and the gas engine will run for a while until enough charge accumulates; basically it reverts to Hybrid mode - so once the battery charges up again the gas engine cuts off. Ford hybrid system charges via three sources; regenerative braking, gas engine, and heat. Therefore, driving the route with traffic signals will get you further on battery than taking the toll road or freeway.
This has been a great, reliable vehicle; didn't need an oil change until 20,000 miles and then only because 20k was the factory recommendation. On a single charge it'll go at least 20 miles, but easily into the high 20's if you don't push it hard. Using heat or A/C will diminish mileage, but while it's plugged in you can use the remote (or Internet via MyFord dot com) to pre-heat or pre-cool the vehicle.
We have NOT noticed any increase in our electric usage on the electric bill. The Level II charger simply requires a 40-amp circuit breaker similar to your electric dryer, or stove, with 10-gage wire for up to about 60' run from the breaker box, as per the instructions that came with the unit.
We really hope that Ford decides to incorporate this technology into other larger vehicles, and continues furthering this technology. Our C-Max hasn't been to the shop for any reason other than standard tire rotations, one oil change, and a recall that made it go even further on a single charge. I highly recommend the vehicle! With frequent charging it'll easily achieve 160 to 180 mpg, and best of all - electricity is produced locally in the USA, so the more often you charge it the more you avoid buying imported oil!Nov 13, 2012
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2013 Ford C-Max Energi Pricing
Original MSRP
$32,950 to $32,950Price range
$7,084 to $7,872Average price on CG
$7,084YoY price change
$7,739 to $7,084Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · USB auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 10.9 · Front brake width: 0.98 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.0 · Rear brake width: .43 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Dash trim: simulated alloy · Door trim: simulated alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: alloy
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 2.57
Engine
EV battery capacity: 7.6 kWh · Electric Charge Cord: 120 volt · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 118 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 88 · Electric Motor Torque: 117 · Electric motor charger connector: SAE J1772 · Electric motor charging time: 2.5 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 20 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 141 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 6000 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 129 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 4000
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Rocker panel color: black · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Hybrid
Starter Type: motor/generator
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: SYNC · Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: auto delay off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: rear · Programmable safety key: MyKey
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Kit: inflator kit
Steering
Steering ratio: 14.7 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.4
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 25 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 22 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
Telematics
Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: with washer