FORD S-Max 2009
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Diesel 96Petrol 23
📊 Market data
- Cheap listings1 799 €
- Typical price3 387 €
- Expensive listings5 000 €
- Average mileage253 847 км
⚙️ Engines — what to expect
Ford Duratorq 2.0 TDCi — DURATORQ_2.0TDCI
Known issues
- DPF clogs with city-only use. Needs regular highway runs for regeneration. (~400–1 200 € repair)
- Injector seals age and leak — diesel smell and rough running. Copper washer replacement is the fix. (~100–400 € repair)
- DMF wears at high mileage — juddering on take-off. (~500–900 € repair)
Ford Duratorq 2.2 TDCi — DURATORQ_2.2TDCI
Known issues
- Electronic turbo actuator can fail — limp mode. (~300–800 € repair)
- Copper injector seals can leak, causing diesel to mix with oil or external fuel weep. Black tarry deposits around injectors are the sign. (~200–600 € repair)
- Frequent short trips prevent DPF regen. Forced regen or DPF cleaning needed. Replacement is very expensive. (~300–2 000 € repair)
- Copper injector seals can leak, causing diesel weep. Black tarry deposits around injectors. (~200–600 € repair)
- Frequent short trips prevent DPF regen. Forced regen or DPF cleaning needed. (~300–2 000 € repair)
🚨 What to check before buying
Overall risk score: 10/10
Serious risks
- DPF issues (city driving): DPF clogs with city-only use. Needs regular highway runs for regeneration.
- Injector seal / leak: Injector seals age and leak — diesel smell and rough running. Copper washer replacement is the fix.
- Dual mass flywheel: DMF wears at high mileage — juddering on take-off.
- Car is 17 years old — expect age-related wear: rubber seals, bushings, water pump, AC compressor
- Very high mileage (253,847 km) — expect suspension, drivetrain, and turbo wear. Thorough pre-purchase inspection essential.
Additional notes
- Pre-2010 diesel with 250k+ km: injectors, turbo, EGR all at end of life. DPF regeneration failures cause cascading damage. Total repair bill can easily exceed car value. Budget €2,000-5,000 for major overhaul. Consider whether the car is worth investing in.
- Vehicle is 15+ years old. Age-related issues: rubber seals/hoses degrade, electrical connectors corrode, suspension bushings wear. Not specific to any engine, but expect €500-1,500/year in age-related maintenance beyond normal service items.
- Any car with 200k+ km requires extra scrutiny. At this mileage: suspension components are worn (bushings, ball joints, shocks), seals and gaskets are hardened, electrical connectors corrode, and major components approach end-of-life. For luxury cars (BMW, Mercedes, Audi) the cost of 200k+ km maintenance can exceed the car's value. Always get a pre-purchase inspection (PPI) and budget 15-25% of purchase price for immediate maintenance.
- Diesel car from before 2018 with very low mileage suggests city-only use — DPF is likely clogged or has been removed (illegal). Check DPF status and EGR condition.
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