Ford C-MAX Transmission Specifications

The 2018 Ford C-MAX uses Automatic (variable gear ratios) transmission, depending on engine and trim.

Latest model year (2018):

The Ford C-MAX comes with Automatic (variable gear ratios).

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 11, 2026

Ford C-MAX Transmission — All Years

YearTrimEngineTransmissionDriveMPG Comb.
2018Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive40
2017Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive40
2017Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive39
2016Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive39
2016Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive38
2015Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive39
2015Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive38

Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.

Ford C-MAX Transmission FAQ

What transmission does the Ford C-MAX have?

The Ford C-MAX is offered with Automatic (variable gear ratios) (2018 and earlier model years). Availability depends on engine and trim — see the year-by-year table above.

Does the Ford C-MAX come with a manual transmission?

No manual transmission is listed for the Ford C-MAX in the EPA data we track; all listed configurations are automatic or CVT.

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