Ford S-Max - Common problems

Last update 16. 02. 2024

Common problems with the Ford S-Max

Some problems will only occur after many years of operation, others are related to technical solutions and forced the manufacturer to issue a recall. In the following overview, you will find the most common problems for the Ford S-Max, for which Ford has announced a recall through the EU Rapex system. For recalls and faults found in the UK scroll down.

If the problem is corrected in time, it may not affect the overall reliability of your Ford S-Max. However, the fault can often remain unresolved because the previous owner didn´t know about the recall or ignored the manufacturer’s letter.

The good news is that automakers usually provide unlimited time to correct such defects for free. Check to see if all of the potential problems with your Ford S-Max have been resolved in the past. How to do it, we give advice on a special page.

Tip: Reliability of the Ford S-Max
Tip: Check the vehicle’s history by a VIN

Latest S-Max’s Issues in the EU

All S-Max´s EU Recalls

If you wish to know more about eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.

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Latest S-Max’s Issues in the UK

FORD S-MAX (2018 – 2022) – ADAPTIVE HEADLAMPS
on 22/06/2022
FORD S-MAX (09/11/2018 – 25/04/2022) RECALL: Problem description: Vehicles fitted with Adaptive Headlamps will not display a warning message should a failure […]
FORD S-MAX (2019 – 2021) – THE eCALL SYSTEM
on 21/05/2021
FORD S-MAX (15/07/2019 – 12/02/2021) RECALL: Problem description: Vehicles may have an issue with the current software that controls the functionality of the […]
FORD S-MAX (2015 – 2020) – THE REAR SUSPENSION TOE LINK
on 22/02/2021
FORD S-MAX (20/01/2015 – 18/02/2020) RECALL: Problem description: The Rear Suspension Toe Link bolt is exposed to corrosion growth which over time leads to […]