Ford HCPA
The Delphi Common Rail fuel system is very demanding on the quality of diesel fuel.
Ford C-Max engines
The Ford C-Max is a compact van from the car manufacturer Ford. Manufactured since 2003. The car is available in a 5-seater and, from the second generation, in a 7-seater body version. Place of production – Spanish Valencia. The base of the car is Focus model (the original name is Ford Focus C-Max) on the Ford C1 platform.
The Ford C-Max was offered with 22 engines between 2003 and 2019 (6 diesel, 16 petrol). Displacement ranges from 1.0 to 2.0 liters, power output from 75 to 182 hp. 9 use a timing chain and 18 a timing belt. 13 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Ford 1.6 TDCi (about 350,000 km).
Ford C-Max engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford C-Max Mk1 2003–2010 | |||||||
| Ford QQDB/QQDA | 2003–2010 | 1.8 L R4 | 125 hp | petrol | chain | 4.3 L | ~350,000 km |
| Ford HWDA | 2003–2007 | 1.6 L R4 | 100 hp | petrol | belt | 4.1 L | ~320,000 km |
| Ford AODA | 2003–2010 | 2.0 L R4 | 145 hp | petrol | chain | 4.3 L | ~340,000 km |
| Ford HXDA | 2003–2007 | 1.6 L R4 | 115 hp | petrol | belt | 4.1 L | ~300,000 km |
| Ford G8DA/G8DB | 2003–2010 | 1.6 L R4 | 109 hp | diesel, turbo | chain + belt | 3.85 L | ~225,000 km |
| Ford HCPA | 2003–2008 | 1.8 L R4 | 90 hp | diesel, turbo | chain + belt | 5.7 L | ~300,000 km |
| Ford 1.6 TDCi | 2003–2010 | 1.6 L R4 | 75–109 hp | diesel, turbo | chain + belt | 3.8 L | ~350,000 km |
| Ford GPDA/GPDC | 2005–2008 | 1.6 L R4 | 90 hp | diesel, turbo | chain + belt | 3.8 L | ~220,000 km |
| Ford KKDA/KKDB | 2005–2008 | 1.8 L R4 | 115 hp | diesel, turbo | chain + belt | 5.75 L | ~260,000 km |
| Ford SIDA | 2007–2010 | 1.6 L R4 | 115 hp | petrol | belt | 4.1 L | ~260,000 km |
| Ford SHDA/SHDB | 2007–2010 | 1.6 L R4 | 100 hp | petrol | belt | 4.1 L | ~330,000 km |
| Ford C-Max Mk2 2010–2019 | |||||||
| Ford IQDB | 2010–2014 | 1.6 L R4 | 105 hp | petrol | belt | 4.05 L | ~330,000 km |
| Ford PNDA | 2010–2014 | 1.6 L R4 | 125 hp | petrol | belt | 4.1 L | ~350,000 km |
| Ford XTDA | 2010–2018 | 1.6 L R4 | 85 hp | petrol | belt | 4.1 L | ~300,000 km |
| Ford JQDA | 2010–2015 | 1.6 L R4 | 150 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 4.1 L | ~250,000 km |
| Ford M1DA | 2012–2019 | 1.0 L R3 | 125 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 4.1 L | ~220,000 km |
| Ford M2DA | 2012–2019 | 1.0 L R3 | 100 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 4.1 L | ~250,000 km |
| Ford 1.5 TDCi | 2014–2019 | 1.5 L R4 | 75–120 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 3.85 L | ~300,000 km |
| Ford M8DA | 2015–2019 | 1.5 L R4 | 150 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 4.1 L | ~240,000 km |
| Ford M9DA | 2015–2018 | 1.5 L R4 | 182 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 4.1 L | ~220,000 km |
| Ford C-Max 2 (C344) 2018–2019 | |||||||
| Ford B3DA | 2018–2019 | 1.0 L R3 | 100 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 4.6 L | ~250,000 km |
| Ford B7DA | 2018–2019 | 1.0 L R3 | 125 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 4.6 L | ~250,000 km |
Ford C-Max engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Ford C-Max?
Ford C-Max Mk1 (2003–2010): Ford QQDB/QQDA, Ford HWDA, Ford AODA, Ford HXDA, Ford G8DA/G8DB, Ford HCPA, Ford 1.6 TDCi, Ford GPDA/GPDC, Ford KKDA/KKDB, Ford SIDA and Ford SHDA/SHDB; Ford C-Max Mk2 (2010–2019): Ford IQDB, Ford PNDA, Ford XTDA, Ford JQDA, Ford M1DA, Ford M2DA, Ford 1.5 TDCi, Ford M8DA and Ford M9DA; Ford C-Max 2 (C344) (2018–2019): Ford B3DA and Ford B7DA.
Which Ford C-Max engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Ford C-Max engines are: Ford 1.6 TDCi — about 350,000 km; Ford PNDA — about 350,000 km; Ford QQDB/QQDA — about 350,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Ford C-Max engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Ford 1.5 TDCi — 3.85 L (5W-30); Ford 1.6 TDCi — 3.8 L (5W-30); Ford AODA — 4.3 L (5W-30); Ford B3DA — 4.6 L (5W-20); Ford B7DA — 4.6 L (5W-20); Ford G8DA/G8DB — 3.85 L (5W-30); Ford GPDA/GPDC — 3.8 L (5W-30); Ford HCPA — 5.7 L (5W-30); Ford HWDA — 4.1 L (5W-30); Ford HXDA — 4.1 L (5W-30); Ford IQDB — 4.05 L (5W-30); Ford JQDA — 4.1 L (5W-20); Ford KKDA/KKDB — 5.75 L (5W-30); Ford M1DA — 4.1 L (5W-20); Ford M2DA — 4.1 L (5W-20); Ford M8DA — 4.1 L (5W-20); Ford M9DA — 4.1 L (5W-20); Ford PNDA — 4.1 L (5W-30); Ford QQDB/QQDA — 4.3 L (5W-30); Ford SHDA/SHDB — 4.1 L (5W-30); Ford SIDA — 4.1 L (5W-30); Ford XTDA — 4.1 L (5W-30).
Does the Ford C-Max have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Ford 1.6 TDCi, Ford AODA, Ford B3DA, Ford B7DA, Ford G8DA/G8DB, Ford GPDA/GPDC, Ford HCPA, Ford KKDA/KKDB and Ford QQDB/QQDA; timing belt: Ford 1.5 TDCi, Ford 1.6 TDCi, Ford G8DA/G8DB, Ford GPDA/GPDC, Ford HCPA, Ford HWDA, Ford HXDA, Ford IQDB, Ford JQDA, Ford KKDA/KKDB, Ford M1DA, Ford M2DA, Ford M8DA, Ford M9DA, Ford PNDA, Ford SHDA/SHDB, Ford SIDA and Ford XTDA. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Ford C-Max available with a diesel engine?
Yes: Ford 1.5 TDCi, Ford 1.6 TDCi, Ford G8DA/G8DB, Ford GPDA/GPDC, Ford HCPA and Ford KKDA/KKDB.
Engine details
Ford AODA
Often on engines of this line there is oil consumption due to the occurrence of rings.
Ford G8DA/G8DB
The first batches of engines suffered from camshaft cam wear and chain stretching.
Ford HWDA
Power units of the Duratec series are quite reliable, but do not tolerate bad fuel.
Ford HXDA
Most of the problems for owners are caused by not very reliable phase regulators.
Ford 1.6 TDCi
In the early years of the production of this diesel engine, the camshaft cams and the chain tensioner between the camshafts wore…
Ford KKDA/KKDB
Delphi's fuel-hungry Common Rail system will give you the most trouble.
Ford GPDA/GPDC
At first, the engines suffered from camshaft wear and chain stretching between them.
Ford SHDA/SHDB
Duratec series engines are reliable but require good fuel.
Ford SIDA
In the early years of production, owners often encountered phase regulator failures.
Ford IQDB
The main problem of the engine is dragging catalyst crumbs into the combustion chamber.
Ford JQDA
A recall campaign was announced for this motor due to the risk of fire.
Ford PNDA
This is a modern engine with an aluminum block and an open cooling jacket, and by 100,000 km the cylinders often go…
Ford XTDA
The first years of production often encountered leaks from the valves of the phase control system.
Ford 1.5 TDCi
The most widespread problem of these diesel engines is the breakdown of the turbocharger actuator. Also, the turbine often fails due to…
Ford M1DA
The structurally complex motor is very demanding on the quality of the oil used.
Ford M2DA
This engine is extremely demanding on the quality of the oil, use only the original.
Ford M8DA
The power units of this series are afraid of overheating, keep the radiators clean.
Ford M9DA
The most famous engine problem is the destruction of the piston of the second cylinder.
Ford B3DA
This is a second-generation engine, and the main problems of the first 1.0 EcoBoost no longer apply.
Ford B7DA
This is a second-generation engine, and the main problems of the first 1.0 EcoBoost no longer apply.
Models with the same engines
- Ford Focus 21 shared engines
- Ford Fiesta 2 shared engines
- Ford Mondeo 2 shared engines
- Ford Fusion 1 shared engine
- Ford Galaxy 1 shared engine