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2016 Affordable Aluminum C-Max

The 2016 Affordable Aluminum C-Max is a full-size car, rated at 39 MPG combined by the EPA. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for this model year.

Combined MPG
39
NHTSA safety
Not rated
Starting price
Recalls
3

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Full specifications

Identity

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
MakeAffordable Aluminum
ModelC-Max
Model year2016
Vehicle classFull-size Car

Engine & drivetrain

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Displacement2 L
Cylinders4
TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City MPG41
Highway MPG36
Combined MPG39
CO₂ tailpipe230 g/mi
EPA annual fuel cost$1600

Available configurations

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
C-MAX Energi Plug-in Hybrid38 MPG combined
C-MAX Hybrid FWD39 MPG combined

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City41 MPG
Highway36 MPG
Combined39 MPG

Efficiency vs class average

C-Max39 MPG
Class average31.6 MPG

About 23% more efficient than the C-Max's class average.

Est. monthly payment
$634/mo

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Amount financed
$32,400
Total interest
$5,637
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5-year fuel cost
$5,154

$1,031/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $3.35/gal

Combined MPG39
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Safety ratings & recalls

SRC · NHTSA vPIC

NHTSA has not published NCAP crash-test ratings for this model year yet.

Recalls (3)

  • STRUCTURE:BODY17V052000 · 2017-01-24

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 Focus and C-Max vehicles. The floor pan may have improperly welded left-hand apron joints.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the apron joints, repairing the vehicle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 8, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S03.

  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)22V413000 · 2022-06-10

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43.

  • BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA25V695000 · 2025-10-13

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on October 25, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Mustang owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA9. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the MPG of the 2016 Affordable Aluminum C-Max?

The 2016 Affordable Aluminum C-Max is EPA-rated at 39 MPG combined (41 city / 36 highway).

Is the 2016 Affordable Aluminum C-Max reliable?

NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2016 Affordable Aluminum C-Max. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2016 Affordable Aluminum C-Max?

At 12,000 miles per year, the 2016 Affordable Aluminum C-Max costs roughly $1,031 per year to fuel, or about $5,154 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.

What type of vehicle is the 2016 Affordable Aluminum C-Max?

The 2016 Affordable Aluminum C-Max is classified as a full-size car. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.

Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC