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Ford C-Max

Overall Average Rating - 83.03%
Position in the Top 100 cars - 85th

The blue oval launched the C-MAX with a glitzy ad campaign that focused on the car’s supposedly high material and build quality – but you don’t agree!

Only two other models recorded worse scores for build in 2009, while a position of 89th in the reliability table suggests the Ford has some faults.

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Despite this, you reported tidy handling for such a tall car.

Ratings

Position in the Top 100 cars
Reliability: 89th
Build Quality: 98th
Running Costs: 58th
Performance: 54th
Braking: 87th
Ride Quality: 52nd
Handling: 39th
Practicality: 44th
Comfort: 81st
Ease of Driving: 92nd

Manufacturer Verdict (Position - 21st)

Having made progress in 2008, Ford has dropped back again this year. It’s 12 places higher than rival Vauxhall, and its cars are rated for practicality and handling. Yet owners’ main gripe is reliability.

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