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2008 Ford S-MAX reviews

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Ivan Davies, Northern Ireland

Ford S-MAX Titanium 2.0 tdci 2008

2 star review

I bought this new and like it because it’s roomy, nice to drive, comfy and looks ok. However, the faults so far are: Power steering rack failed (under warranty thankfully); Power steering pump changed (under warranty); Handbrake fell apart (under warranty) Parking sensors - recurring gremlins; Alarm module problem design fault (out of warranty); Uneven tyre wear. All these are very common faults on the S-MAX owners website. The local dealer was very helpful, but I will not buy Ford again as, for the price I paid, I expect quality not hassle!

Submitted: 16/01/2012 10:30:42

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Sean, Ireland

Ford S-MAX 2.0tdci Titanium Auto 2008

4 star review

After 3 years and 100k kilometers no real problems. Pros: Lots of space for passengers and luggage. Decent power. Smooth auto box. Good visibility. Handles well for a tall car. Has been very reliable with no repairs needed over the term apart from servicing. Cons: Thirsty - 36 odd mpg. Eats tyres and the 18" low profiles aren’t cheap. Again low profiles not really suitable for back roads and potholes, but that’s hardly the cars fault. Auto box annoyingly holds onto 5th until 65 mph when it could do with changing to 6th that bit sooner. The result is needless higher fuel consumption when traffic conditions dictate 60mph speeds. Controls for phone, radio etc a bit fiddly and confusing or maybe I’m just getting old. Lack of a spare wheel could potentially be a nightmare if you damage a tyre far from home over a weekend. Other than the few bits above I would have to reccomend it overall.

Submitted: 16/05/2011 11:19:31

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Julie Dryden, Northern Ireland

Ford S-MAX 2L TDCI 140 Zetec 2008

1 star review

Bought my S-Max in January 2008, by August 08 it had been back to Ford 5 times and by that stage they had to send a technical engineer over from Ford UK to look at the car! The engine management system was messed up and simply would not start. The alarm which I got put in as a factory fitted option kept going off by itself, the parking sensors had completely given up the ghost and that stupid handbrake came off in my hand one day when I pulled it up! By December 2008 Ford had no other choice than to take back the car and give me a Titainum 2.0 TDCI version which was an Ex Ford UK car with less miles that were on my own. It was a better car than my 1st S-Max but not a huge improvement. I have recently traded it in with 87k on the clock for a Toyota Rav4. In my opinion, avoid the S-Max at all costs!

Submitted: 01/02/2011 20:50:38

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Sean O Keeffe, Ireland

Ford S-MAX 2.0 TDCi Titanium auto 2008

5 star review

Zero faults, a great car. I will be buying another one soon and I would highly recommend one.

Submitted: 08/06/2010 16:16:14

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Robert Ashford, Warwickshire

Ford S-MAX 2008

4 star review

Hi, I have got a 2008 smax, which I also tow with. I went to my local Ford dealer and asked them if they would have a look at the clutch as it was soft on the pedal. They told me that the clutch was halfway gone, as it has just come up to 12k. They also told me that the clutch pedal is ok despite me telling them it was soft.

Submitted: 07/12/2009 21:18:49

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Aileen, County Fermanagh

Ford S-MAX 2L TDCI 140 ZETEC. 2008

2 star review

I bought my S Max 2LTDCi Zetec last July and it is already giving me trouble!! Firstly the boot has a mind of its own and won’t open anytime I need it to open as I have 5 children and I need to get access to the prams in the boot. Secondly the build quality is shockingly awful. My children could take it apart no problem and the quality of the interior is terrible considering I paid £18,500 for it. Lastly the dealers are very poor as I have been to two different dealers and one of them didn’t actually fix the boot and then the second dealer did but promised me another S Max as a courtesy car because I have 5 children but of course they gave me a new FORD KA instead!! What was I supossed to do but walk. Would not recomend this if you are planning on keeping it for a couple of years.

Submitted: 10/11/2009 10:25:21

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