Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2018 Ford S-MAX 2.0 Petrol Automatic. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.
Jerky pull-away, delayed upshifts, shunting in traffic, or revs hanging when coming to a stop.
Pull away gently, creep in traffic pace, then come to a smooth stop and move off again.
£650
Oil staining around the top of the engine, intermittent engine fault messages, rough running or odd sensor faults.
Let the engine idle after a drive and then lift the bonnet.
£650
Sudden loss of power, surging, limp mode, or engine and transmission warnings appearing together.
Accelerate progressively from low revs to motorway pace once the engine is warm.
£500
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2018 Ford S-MAX 2.0 Petrol Automatic, 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