Ford C-Max 2003–2007 car dimensions: 4333 mm long, 1825 mm wide and 1601 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,260 kg. Braked towing is 1,200 kg.
The cabin offers flexible rear seating that slides and tips for extra space when needed. Manual air conditioning is available on lower grades with dual-zone automatic climate control on higher ones or as an option. Cruise control appears on upper trims or as an extra. Parking sensors and a reversing camera are optional extras on some models. A touchscreen comes with the optional navigation system. No advanced driver aids like emergency braking, blind spot monitoring or lane keep assist are listed.
Boot space starts at 550 litres with seats in place and expands to 1620 litres when the rear seats are folded or removed. The load area has a square shape that makes packing straightforward for family or shopping trips.
Braked towing capacity reaches 1200 kg on many versions with unbraked around 695 kg. Payload is listed near 520 kg. The car suits light work or family duties with its flexible seating and decent load space but no specific heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension packages appear in the records.
High seating position gives clear visibility. Front seats recline fully with adjustable head restraints. higher grades add electric height adjustment and lumbar support. Heated front seats come with leather. Rear has three individual tip-and-tumble seats that fold, remove or slide diagonally for more space. Seat-back trays and pull-up sunblinds are fitted. Optional electric tilt/slide sunroof or later panoramic glass roof brightens the cabin.
Service interval 12500 miles
Euro NCAP adult 4 stars, child 4 stars, pedestrian 2 stars
Standard six airbags, ABS with brake assist, ISOFIX
Petrol and diesel engines match the Focus range of the time, with manual or automatic options including CVT on some diesels.
Routine servicing is set at 12500-mile intervals. Parts are widely available and reasonably priced.
Standard safety kit covers six airbags including curtains, ABS with brake assist and ISOFIX points. Euro NCAP scored it four stars for adult and child protection.
The cabin is hard-wearing for family use. Check electrics and air-con function on used examples. no major mechanical weak points stand out beyond normal wear.
Length 4333 mm, Width 1825 mm, Height 1601 mm, Wheelbase 2640 mm (C-Max 2003–2007)
Sources: manufacturer data, auto-data.net and automoli.com, 2004 Ford Focus C-MAX UK brochure snippets.