Reliability GuideCommon Problems with the
Common Problems with the
2018 Ford B-Max (B299)
The 2018 Ford B-Max (B299) has an excellent reliability record with no widely reported common faults for this model year period.
Buying Tips for 2018 Ford B-Max (B299)
- ✓The PowerShift automatic gearbox is a major reliability risk; avoid it unless it has a perfect service history and shifts flawlessly without juddering.
- ✓On 1.0 EcoBoost models, verify the use of correct Ford-spec oil to protect the wet-belt, and check that the coolant degas hose has been upgraded.
- ✓Test the sliding rear doors to ensure they open and latch smoothly; check the runners for dirt and ensure the heavy doors haven't sagged.
- ✓Inspect the interior trim and seat fabrics, which can show heavy wear from the family use this car was designed for.
- ✓Listen for knocking from the front suspension, as the B-Max shares the Fiesta's appetite for anti-roll bar drop links and lower arm bushes.
- ✓Ensure the SYNC infotainment system works and connects to phones, as the first-generation system can be temperamental.