Ford S-Max 2009

2009 Ford S-Max: what owners report

• On the first generation, TÜV inspectors often find worn suspension mounts, track rod ends, steering parts and drive shafts.2006–2014
• First-generation diesels are known for particulate filter failures and EGR faults; ADAC warns that the 1.6 TDCi is prone to turbocharger damage.2006–2014
• ADAC logged very frequent breakdowns on first-generation cars, though the rate drops sharply from 2008 registrations to 2014 ones.2008–2014
• In a UK owner survey the first generation slid down the table by 2014, with owners mostly blaming electrical faults and engines.2006–2014