Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2017 Ford S-MAX 2.0 Diesel Manual. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.
Engine light, cooling fan running after switch-off, poor fuel economy, limp mode, or repeated warnings after motorway driving.
Warm it fully, then drive at steady A-road speed for 10-15 minutes and watch for warning lights or a sudden loss of pull.
£1,200
Jerky low-speed running, hesitation when easing onto the throttle, uneven idle, smoke, or an engine management light.
Drive gently through town speeds and feed the throttle in smoothly from low revs.
£550
Wet boot floor, water sloshing in rear compartments, damp trim around the tailgate, or rear light electrical glitches.
Lift the rear floor sections and spend a moment around the tailgate opening after the drive.
£500
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2017 Ford S-MAX 2.0 Diesel Manual, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.
The problem cards above list the model-level checks for this guide. Read them as priorities for inspection and paperwork review, not proof that every example will have those faults.
Look for evidence, not just assurances: MOT advisories, service history, repair invoices, warning lights, fluid leaks, tyre and brake condition, and how the car behaves on a proper test drive. And of course, look at your personalised Should I Buy This Car? report, outlining a full list of common issues in detail, a personalised road test, a plain-English explanation and a MotorIQ score.
The guide above gives you the model-level pattern. A personalised MotorIQ report checks the registration-specific record and turns it into an ownership view before you commit.
Or enter the vehicle manually