Can you tell me about any problems with the Ford S-Max?

Can you tell me about any faults/problems in 2007 Ford S-Max 1.8 six-speed?

Deck Espinosa (Newbridge)

Jul 2014 Filed under: reliability

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Expert answer

Hi Deck,

There seems to be a bit of split in S-Max ownership between those who have solidly reliable cars and those who keep suffering annoying niggles. Electrical faults are surprisingly common, and can range from knackered windscreen wipers to a fault that drains the battery over the course of a couple of days. Other have complained of some loose-fitting interior trim, especially around the doors. Keep an eye out too for clonking noises coming from the steering, stiff brake pedals or the diesel engine cutting out mysteriously.

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Adviser
@neilmbriscoe