How much is a 2018 Ford S-MaxDiesel worth in Ireland?

The median asking price for a 2018 Ford S-MaxDiesel on the Irish used-car market is around €16,875, based on 7 live listings tracked by Carintel.ie.

How much does a 2018 Ford S-Max depreciate per year?

A Ford S-Max loses roughly 16.5% of its value per year on the Irish used-car market based on Carintel.ie's regression across active listings.

Is it cheaper to import a 2018 Ford S-Max from Northern Ireland?

It depends on spec, mileage and CO2. Carintel.ie compares ROI median prices against Northern Ireland listings' landed cost, including VRT, NOx levy and registration fees, so you can see the saving at a glance on this page.

What are the running costs of a 2018 Ford S-MaxDiesel?

This page estimates annual running costs for a 2018 Ford S-MaxDiesel using WLTP consumption data, current Irish fuel and electricity prices, and Irish motor tax bands.

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Market Intelligence

Ford S-Max2018

Diesel

27 days avg on market · Low data confidence

High DemandLimited Data

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Median listing price

€16,874.5

private sale ~€16,321 Pricing assumptionsAssumptions· Good condition, full service history· No outstanding finance or damage· Based on ads seen in the past 30 days

Est. trade-in

€10,885 – €13,218

15–30% below private sale

Avg mileage

135k km

typical 124k km

Days listed

27d

avg on market · demand 82/100

AI Market Summary

Spacious seven-seater MPV with excellent practicality and reasonable fuel economy for family trips. Comfortable interior and solid handling for its size.
Priced fairly for the segment given strong +25% year-on-year demand; comparable to petrol rivals but watch fuel savings carefully against repair costs.
2018 diesels prone to DPF clogging (urban driving worsens this), fuel injector sticking, and EGR carbon faults causing limp mode—all expensive fixes. Budget for potential DPF regeneration or replacement.
Before purchase, request full service history and ask seller about any DPF warnings, rough idle, or limp-mode episodes; get pre-buy diagnostic scan on emissions systems.
Median mileage (168k km) sits above typical 8-year range—verify recorded service intervals match mileage progression to flag reliability concerns early.

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Analysis & Insights

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Vehicle specification

Manufacturer WLTP data

Power

148 bhp

Torque

350 Nm

273 lb·ft

0–62 mph

10.8s

123 mph top

Engine

2.0L

2000 cc

Boot space

700L

2020L folded

Seats

5 doors

Fuel economy & emissions

Combined

56.5 mpg

5 L/100km

Urban

50.4 mpg

Extra urban

61.4 mpg

CO₂

129 g/km

EURO 6

Fuel tank

70L

Dimensions

Length

4.80m

4796 mm

Width

1.92m

Height

1.66m

Wheelbase

2.85m

Kerb weight

1,650 kg

2,530 kg gross

Safety & ownership

Euro NCAP

★★★★★

Adult 87% · Child 87%

Insurance

Group 20E

Warranty

3 years

60,000 miles

Reliability & Safety Recalls

Ford S-Max 2018

Reliability

3/5

The 2018 Ford S-Max diesel is a capable family MPV with good practicality, but the 2.0-litre TDCi engine has shown vulnerability to DPF regeneration issues and injector problems in this generation. Running costs are reasonable when well-maintained, though diesel servicing and potential emissions system repairs can be expensive. Overall a dependable choice for high-mileage owners if maintenance is diligent.

Known issues

DPF (diesel particulate filter) clogging and regeneration failures, particularly on low-speed/urban driving patterns
Fuel injector sticking and failure leading to rough idle and loss of power
EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) valve carbon build-up causing limp mode and diagnostic faults
Turbocharger bearing wear and oil starvation if servicing intervals extended
Transmission judder on low-speed manoeuvres (Powershift dual-clutch gearbox in some variants)
Water ingress into tailgate and door seals causing electrical corrosion