When was the last Ford C-Max made?
The final Ford C-Max was made in 2019.
The Ford C-Max, a compact multi-activity vehicle that found its strongest footing in Europe, ran through two generations from its 2003 launch until the lineup was retired in 2019. Ford confirmed the model would be discontinued as part of a broader shift toward sport utility vehicles and crossovers, with the last units rolling off production lines in 2019.
Production timeline by generation
Key production milestones for the C-Max and its seven-seat variant, the Grand C-Max, are summarized below.
- First generation C-Max (including the Focus C-Max derivative): introduced in 2003 and produced until 2010.
- Second generation C-Max and Grand C-Max: launched in 2010 and continued in production through 2019.
The second generation brought the Grand C-Max, a longer variant offering seven seats, but both models remained part of Ford’s European MPV lineup until their end of production in 2019.
Context and regional notes
Observations about where the C-Max appeared and how market decisions shaped its fate are highlighted here.
- North America: The C-Max family was not a major ongoing presence after 2012, though a plug-in hybrid variant (C-Max Energi) appeared briefly in some markets beginning in 2013 and was phased out in the mid-2010s.
- Europe: The C-Max and Grand C-Max remained in production until 2019, with Ford publicly noting the end of the model line as part of a broader strategic shift away from compact MPVs toward SUVs and crossovers.
These regional notes illustrate why 2019 stands as the last model year for the C-Max family and how market trends influenced Ford's product decisions.
Summary
The Ford C-Max.nameplate ceased production in 2019 after two decades on the European market, followed by Ford’s pivot to SUVs and crossovers. The line’s end marked the closure of a practical, family-oriented MPV era for Ford in Europe, while the broader brand strategy shifted toward more top-selling body styles.
