Ford C-Max 1.6 TDCI 90 hp — Stage 1 file (+25 hp)

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Chip tuning for Ford C-Max 1.6 TDCI 90 hp ECU

Ford C-Max (2005) 1.6 TDCI 90 hp — mass-market diesel engine of the passenger segment of the Ford Motor Company group (США, 1903). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 90 to 115 hp (+25 hp, +28%) and torque from 215 to 260 Nm (+45 Nm). This engine ships with different ECU variants: Bosch EDC16C3, Bosch EDC16C34. The flashing method is determined by the specific unit: OBD, Bench or Boot mode. In the CHIPOK database: 2 configurations · 2 ECU variants. The 2005 generation — first-generation CDI/TDI/HDi diesels with relatively simple ECU protection; OBD reading works directly.

Ford Motor Company includes Lincoln as its premium sub-brand. Ford pioneered mass assembly-line car production. Ford is an American carmaker, founded in 1903 by Henry Ford. Low-output Ford diesels are city units, and Stage 1 is safe. On older Ford TDCi engines, Stage 1 goes in over OBD with no complications. Ford Power Stroke is a diesel range for pickups and SUVs (mainly the US).

Cobb Tuning and SCT Tuning are the leading tuning brands for Ford in the US. The US Ford community has a large pool of ready-made Stage files for EcoBoost and V8 engines. The EcoBoost 2.0/2.3 (Focus ST, Mustang EcoBoost) is a popular tuning subject. Low-output Fords are naturally aspirated city cars, and Stage 1 is safe.

Frequently asked questions

How many horsepower does the Ford C-Max 1.6 TDCI 90 hp reach after a remap?

The Stage 1 gain for the Ford C-Max 1.6 TDCI 90 hp is 25 hp (+28%) over the stock 90 hp, for a total of 115 hp. Torque rises from 215 to 260 Nm (+45 Nm).

What is Stage 1 chip tuning for the Ford C-Max?

Stage 1 is a software optimization of the factory ECU firmware of the Ford C-Max with no hardware changes. The injection, boost, ignition-timing and torque maps are reprogrammed. The gain is +25 hp with no hardware changes.

Is Stage 1 worth doing on the base Ford C-Max?

Stage 1 on the base Ford C-Max is safe — the factory calibration of low-output engines leaves headroom for software optimization. The gain is modest, but engine life is not affected.

What is Stage 2 for the Ford C-Max 1.6 TDCI 90 hp?

Stage 2 on the Ford C-Max 1.6 TDCI 90 hp means software + hardware (exhaust, intake, intercooler). The gain depends on the specific hardware combination.

Which control units is the Ford C-Max 1.6 TDCI 90 hp built with?

The Ford C-Max 1.6 TDCI 90 hp comes with 2 ECU variants: Bosch EDC16C3, Bosch EDC16C34. Calibration is done for the specific unit after the revision is identified.

Does the factory warranty of the Ford C-Max remain valid after Stage 1?

After remapping the Ford C-Max, the official factory warranty on the engine and gearbox is lost (this applies to any manufacturer when the ECU is modified). CHIPOK guarantees the quality of the calibration and free revisions.

How long is the wait for a Stage 1 remap for the Ford C-Max?

Reading and writing via OBD takes 25-30 minutes on the Ford C-Max. Bench reading (BDM/JTAG) takes about 60 minutes plus refitting. Remote file processing at CHIPOK takes 5-30 minutes.

How do you roll back to the factory firmware of the Ford C-Max?

Before Stage 1 the original of the Ford C-Max 1.6 TDCI 90 hp is read out and saved — returning to the factory state is possible at any time.

How much does chip tuning the Ford C-Max 1.6 TDCI 90 hp cost?

The remap price for the Ford C-Max 1.6 TDCI 90 hp is dynamic and is calculated in the CHIPOK calculator based on the selected options. A credit-based payment model, with no subscription fees.

Last updated: 31.08.2026 · Source: manufacturer technical documentation · Measurements: CHIPOK dyno