Ford C-MAX VIN Decoder

Enter the 17-character VIN of your Ford C-MAX to see the factory basics. Free, with no registration.

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How to use the decoder

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Find the VIN

Look on the dashboard, the driver's door frame or in the registration document.

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Enter it above

Type all 17 characters. The letters I, O and Q are never used in a VIN.

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Read the result

See the factory basics for free, and order a full report for the history behind the VIN.

About the Ford C-MAX

Start by typing the VIN of your car Ford C-MAX into the box; the decoder reads the code and reports the maker, the model year and the country of origin. Our data lists the model Ford C-MAX for the years 2003 - 2019, with versions in our data: 6. The decoder reads the world manufacturer identifier in characters 1 to 3, the model year in character 10 and the plant in character 11 where one is coded.

Do not expect the free decoder to show accident damage, odometer history, theft status or past owners; the 17 characters simply do not carry them. For those you need a paid vehicle history report. For a used model Ford C-MAX, mismatches matter: a different character in the documents, a model year that does not fit the 10th character, or a VIN with the wrong length all deserve a closer look.

Ford C-MAX versions

Versions and generations in our data. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

VersionYearsBodyPower
Ford C-MAX2003 - 2007-90 - 145 hp
Ford C-MAX (Facelift 2007)2007 - 2010-90 - 145 hp
Ford C-MAX II2010 - 2015-85 - 182 hp
Ford Grand C-MAX2010 - 2015-95 - 163 hp
Ford C-MAX II (facelift 2015)2015 - 2019-85 - 182 hp
Ford Grand C-MAX (facelift 2015)2015 - 2019-95 - 182 hp

Model year characters for the Ford C-MAX

The 10th character of the VIN is the model year. For the Ford C-MAX, with model years 2003 - 2019 in our data, these are the characters to expect. The letters repeat every 30 years, so always confirm the year against the car itself.

  • 20033
  • 20044
  • 20055
  • 20066
  • 20077
  • 20088
  • 20099
  • 2010A
  • 2011B
  • 2012C
  • 2013D
  • 2014E
  • 2015F
  • 2016G
  • 2017H
  • 2018J
  • 2019K

What the VIN reveals about a Ford C-MAX

  • The manufacturer and brand (Ford)
  • The model year
  • The country of manufacture
  • The assembly plant, when it is coded
  • The vehicle type and body style, where the manufacturer encodes it
  • Engine and model details, where available
  • Whether the VIN structure and check digit are valid

Where to find the VIN

  • 1

    Dashboard

    On the driver's side, visible through the windshield.

  • 2

    Driver's door frame

    On a sticker on the door frame or the edge of the door.

  • 3

    Registration document

    Printed in the vehicle registration or title.

  • 4

    Engine bay or chassis

    Stamped on the firewall or the frame on many models.

Learn more about VINs

A VIN is built from six parts, and each one says something about the vehicle. Our guides explain how to read it and what it can and cannot tell you.

Before you buy a used Ford C-MAX

  • Compare the VIN on the dashboard, the door frame and the documents. All three should match.
  • Look for signs of tampering around the VIN plate and the door frame sticker.
  • Ask for the service history and check it against the car.
  • Run a full history report to see recorded damage, mileage and theft records.

Decode your Ford C-MAX VIN for free

Enter the 17-character VIN and see the factory basics in seconds.

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Frequently asked questions

In which years was the Ford C-MAX built?

Our data lists model years 2003 - 2019 across 6 versions of the Ford C-MAX. The VIN of a particular car shows its model year in the 10th character.

Which VIN character shows the model year of a Ford C-MAX?

It is the 10th character. For the Ford C-MAX the characters to expect are 3 (2003), 4 (2004), 5 (2005), 6 (2006), 7 (2007), 8 (2008), 9 (2009), A (2010), B (2011), C (2012), D (2013), E (2014), F (2015), G (2016), H (2017), J (2018), K (2019).

How many versions of the Ford C-MAX are in your data?

6 versions, with power up to 182 hp. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

On the model Ford C-MAX, where is the 17-character VIN printed?

It is shown on the dashboard under the windshield, on a plate or sticker at the driver door frame and in the registration papers of the vehicle.

What does the VIN decoder leave out for the car Ford C-MAX?

Anything about the car's past: accident damage, odometer readings, theft status and the number of owners. The decoder only reads what is stored in the 17 characters.

Do I have to pay to decode the VIN of a car Ford C-MAX?

No. The VIN decoder is free to use and needs no registration or account.