Ford S-Max

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Ford S-Max
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Overview
Manufacturer Ford Europe
ProductionJune 2006 – April 2023 [1]
Body and chassis
Class Large MPV (M)
Body style 5-door MPV
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The Ford S-Max (stylized as Ford S-MAX) is a mid-size MPV that was produced by Ford Europe for the European market. A multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), Ford also describes the S-Max as an SAV (sports activity vehicle). Introduced at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show, the S-Max went on sale alongside the new generation Galaxy in June 2006.

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The S-Max was intended to be as sporty as a saloon car, and spacious as an MPV. It drew inspiration from the seven-seater large MPV Galaxy, and compact MPV Ford C-Max. The S-Max received many positive reviews and awards, and was voted European Car of the Year 2007 on 13 November 2006. Ford had plans to sell the S-Max in Japan under the then subsidiary brand Mazda, but that was no longer viable upon the latter's split.

The S-Max was discontinued in April 2023 alongside the Ford Galaxy, without any direct successor planned.

Features

The S-Max was the first vehicle in Ford's lineup to feature their Kinetic Design styling. The Kinetic Design scheme includes angular headlights, twin trapezoidal grilles, and large wheel arches.

It comes with heated front and back windscreens, parking sensors, aux input and dual climate control as standard. One major selling point of the S-Max is its "Fold Flat System". This design allows the second and third-row seats to fold seamlessly into the floor, leaving extra storage space. Also, the S-Max's second row has 3 individual seats, all with ISO-FIX.

First generation (CD340; 2006)

First generation
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Ford S-Max (pre-facelift)
Overview
Model code CD340
ProductionJune 2006 – 2014 (Belgium)
2007–2009 (China)
2012–2014 (Russia)
Assembly
Designer David Hilton
Body and chassis
Platform Ford EUCD platform
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,850 mm (112.2 in)
Length4,770 mm (187.8 in)
Width1,885 mm (74.2 in)
Height1,660 mm (65.4 in)
Curb weight 1,743 kg (3,843 lb)

For the English speaking markets there are three derivatives of the S-Max: Edge, Zetec, and the high-end Titanium. Ford has stated that around sixty percent of all S-Max buyers choose Titanium specification. Continental trim levels are Trend, Titanium and the top-of-the-line Titanium S.

In March 2008, a 2.2L 175 PS TDCi common rail diesel was added to Titanium series and delivers acceleration from 0-62 mph in 9.0 seconds. In September 2008, the popular 2.0 140 PS TDCi manual engine was offered with a CO2 of 159 g/km. The S-Max Trend debuted in China in 2010. The Trend is basically a normal S-Max, but without the back row of seats. The idea is to make it more affordable, and to give more storage space to people who might want it.

Facelift

Powertrain

All S-Maxes use versions of the Duratorq or Duratec engines. The S-Max uses a five-speed or six-speed manual transmission, and a six-speed automatic option.

EnginePowerTransmission
1.8 TDCi101 PS (101 hp)5 Speed Manual
1.8 TDCi125 PS (123 hp)5 Speed Manual
1.8 TDCi125 PS (123 hp)6 Speed Manual
2.0 TDCi115 PS (113 hp)6 Speed Manual
2.0 TDCi140 PS (143 hp)6 Speed Manual
2.0145 PS (138 hp)6 Speed Manual
2.0 145 Flex Fuel130 PS (128 hp)5 Speed Manual
2.2 TDCi175 PS (173 hp)6 Speed Manual
2.3160 PS (158 hp)6 Speed Automatic
2.5 (shared with the Ford Focus ST)220 PS (217 hp)6 Speed Manual

New petrol engines for the 2010–2011 models:

Powertrains available for the 2012 models:

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Safety

Ford S-Max Titanium S (facelift) Ford S-Max Titanium S (Facelift) - Frontansicht, 18. Juni 2012, Ratingen.jpg
Ford S-Max Titanium S (facelift)
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Ford S-Max (facelift)

The Ford S-Max incorporates no breakthrough safety features, but it has received a 5-star/36-point (Best in Class) rating from the Euro NCAP.

The S-Max's safety features include the Intelligent Protection System (IPS) which combines a body structure optimised for strength and crashworthiness with restraint equipment and driver aids that help avoid an accident and features that lessen the likelihood of injuries in an impact. It has many modern airbags, including a knee airbag and a thorax airbag.

S-Max's also have an advanced neck protection system, three point seat belts, optimised pre-tensioners, load limiters, anti-submarining seat subframes, a collapsible steering system and safety pedals. For handling it has an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) along with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and standard Electronic Stability Program (ESP) system.

Media

The high performance version Ford S-Max was reviewed on Top Gear (Series 8, Episode 7) against the similar spec Vauxhall Zafira and the Mercedes B200. The S-Max was the most affordable, yet was described as having the best interior and exterior, and being the most comfortable. The presenters, James May and Richard Hammond, also considered it to be the most practical. Overall, they praised the car and declared it to be the best value for money out of the three. [5]

Second generation (CD539; 2015)

Second generation
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Overview
Model code CD539
Production2015 – April 2023
AssemblySpain: Almussafes (Ford Valencia Plant)
Designer Claudio Messale [6]
Body and chassis
Platform Ford CD4 platform
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Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,850 mm (112.2 in)
Length4,796–4,804 mm (188.8–189.1 in)
Width1,916 mm (75.4 in)
Height1,655–1,684 mm (65.2–66.3 in)
Curb weight 1,645–1,872 kg (3,627–4,127 lb)

The second generation was first presented at the 2014 Paris Motor Show.

After its sibling, Ford Galaxy, was being presented at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, the S-Max went on production in late 2015. It comes with the same engines as the Galaxy, Mondeo and Edge, which consist of one diesel (in four states of tune) and two petrols. The 1.5 SCTi Ecoboost has 160 hp, and the 2.0 SCTi has 240 hp; the latter can only be had with the Ford 6F automatic transmission. All the diesels average over 50mpg – the best is the 2.0 TDCi Duratorq 120, which produces 57mpg.

Both the 2.0 TDCi 150 and 180 versions come with either a six-speed manual or the Powershift; the latter can also be specced with AWD. The final model, the Bi-Turbo 2.0 TDCi 210 comes with the Powershift Gearbox only, and hits 0 to 62 in under nine seconds. The trim levels are similar to any Ford, and mirror those found in the Galaxy, Mondeo and Edge, including Zetec, Titanium and Titanium Sport; also an executive spec Vignale is available.

2019 Facelift

In 2019 refreshed S-Max was revealed, and it is only available in various tunes of the 2.0L EcoBlue diesel engine, and all petrol engines are dropped.

In 2021, all engine options were dropped and replaced with a 2.5L petrol hybrid system outputting 190 PS (140 kW; 187 bhp).

Production of the S-Max ended in April 2023 due to sharply declining sales in the MPV segment, and Ford's shift towards crossovers, SUVs and electrified vehicles.

Engine specifications

Petrol engines [7]
ModelYear(s)DisplacementFuel TypePowerTorque0–100 km/h (0–62 mph)CO2 Emissions
1.5 EcoBoost 160HP2015–20181,498 cc (91.4 cu in)Petrol159 PS (117 kW; 157 bhp)240 N⋅m (177 ft⋅lbf)9.9 s149 g/km
2.0 EcoBoost 240HP Auto2015–20181,999 cc (122.0 cu in)Petrol241 PS (177 kW; 238 bhp)345 N⋅m (254 ft⋅lbf)8.4 s174 g/km
2.5 Duratec Hybrid (HEV)2021–20232,490 cc (151.9 cu in)Hybrid190 PS (140 kW; 187 bhp)200 N⋅m (148 ft⋅lbf)9.8 s146-150 g/km
Diesel engines [8]
ModelYear(s)DisplacementFuel TypePowerTorque0–100 km/h (0–62 mph)CO2 Emissions
2.0 TDCi 120HP2015–1,997 cc (121.9 cu in)Diesel120 PS (88 kW; 118 bhp)310 N⋅m (229 ft⋅lbf)13.4 s129 g/km
2.0 TDCi 150HP2015–1,997 cc (121.9 cu in)Diesel150 PS (110 kW; 148 bhp)350 N⋅m (258 ft⋅lbf)10.8 s129 g/km
2.0 EcoBlue TDCi 150HP PowerShift2015–
2019–2020
1,997 cc (121.9 cu in)Diesel150 PS (110 kW; 148 bhp)350 N⋅m (258 ft⋅lbf)10.8 s139 g/km
2.0 EcoBlue TDCi 150HP AWD2015–
2019–2020
1,997 cc (121.9 cu in)Diesel150 PS (110 kW; 148 bhp)350 N⋅m (258 ft⋅lbf)12.1 s139 g/km
2.0 EcoBlue TDCi 180HP2015–2019
2019–2020
1,997 cc (121.9 cu in)Diesel179 PS (132 kW; 177 bhp)400 N⋅m (295 ft⋅lbf)9.7 s129 g/km
2.0 EcoBlue TDCi 180HP PowerShift2015–2019
2019–2020
1,997 cc (121.9 cu in)Diesel179 PS (132 kW; 177 bhp)400 N⋅m (295 ft⋅lbf)9.5 s139 g/km
2.0 EcoBlue TDCi 180HP AWD PowerShift2015–2019
2019–2020
1,997 cc (121.9 cu in)Diesel179 PS (132 kW; 177 bhp)400 N⋅m (295 ft⋅lbf)10.5 s149 g/km
2.0 EcoBlue TDCi Bi-turbo 210HP PowerShift2019–20201,997 cc (121.9 cu in)Diesel209 PS (154 kW; 206 bhp)450 N⋅m (332 ft⋅lbf)8.8 s144 g/km

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