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2016 Ford C-Max Energi maintenance schedule

The 2016 C-Max Energi is part of the C344 generation (2014-2017), sold as a wagon. Below: its service intervals with the source behind each one, the fluids it takes, the problems owners report for this year, and the NHTSA recalls issued for it.

Service schedule

What the 2016 C-Max Energi needs, and when

10 of these 12 items come from Ford's own published schedule. Manufacturer rows link to Ford's own schedule, Independent rows to a service shop or parts retailer's published guide.

ServiceIntervalSource
Engine oil and filter

Based on IOLM

10,000 mi / 1 yearManufacturer
Engine air filterInspect, replace as neededManufacturer
Cabin air filter20,000 miManufacturer
Tire rotation

Check for EV torque wear

10,000 mi / 1 yearManufacturer
Brake fluid3 yearsManufacturer
Engine coolant

ICE and Inverter loops

100,000 mi / 6 yearsManufacturer
Transmission fluid150,000 miManufacturer
Spark plugs100,000 miManufacturer
Serpentine beltInspect, replace as neededManufacturer
PCV valve100,000 miManufacturer
12V battery

Drains if PHEV battery left dead

3 yearsIndependent
Coolant loops and brake service

EV inverter coolant flush

100,000 mi / 10 yearsIndependent

Intervals are for normal driving; towing, short trips, extreme heat or dust shorten them. Services we could not find an interval for are left off rather than guessed.

Fluids and engines

What goes in it

Engine oil
5W-20, 4.5 qt
Coolant
Motorcraft Orange/Yellow
Transmission fluid
MERCON LV

Powertrains in this generation

  • 2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid (HEV), 188 hp, eCVT, FWD

Confirm the exact spec against the owner's manual or the label under the hood; capacities vary by engine and drivetrain.

Known problems

What 2016 C-Max Energi owners run into

Problems reported for this model year, with the mileage they tend to show up at. Buying past a window is not automatically a pass - it just needs to be priced in.

PCM Shutdown

high severity

$122-$179 to fix

Vehicle loses motive power

Source: repairpal.com

Safety recalls

3 NHTSA recalls for the 2016 Ford C-Max Energi

From NHTSA's recall database, matched by model and year. Recall repairs are free at Ford dealers, and a given car may already be fixed or fall outside a campaign, so check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

Back over prevention

NHTSA 25V695000

October 2025

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.

Power train

NHTSA 22V413000

June 2022

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.

Structure

NHTSA 17V052000

January 2017

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.

Running costs

What maintenance typically costs

A typical year of maintenance
$557

Typical US independent-shop estimates for this generation; they vary by region and condition.

Other C-Max Energi model years

C344 (2014-2017)

2014201520162017

Shopping new? The Ford C-Max Energi guide covers the current model, with what it costs to keep for 1 to 15 years.

Sources

Researched 2026-09-18. Modeling, not mechanic advice - always confirm against your car's owner's manual and service records.

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