Ford C-Max 1.8 TDCI 115 hp — Stage 1 file (+33 hp)

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Chip tuning for Ford C-Max 1.8 TDCI 115 hp ECU

Ford C-Max (2005) 1.8 TDCI 115 hp — mass-market diesel engine of the passenger segment of the Ford Motor Company group (США, 1903). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 115 to 148 hp (+33 hp, +29%) and torque from 279 to 334 Nm (+55 Nm). This engine ships with different ECU variants: Delphi MPC555, Siemens/Continental SID202. The flashing method is determined by the specific unit: OBD, Bench or Boot mode. In the CHIPOK database: 2 configurations · 2 ECU variants. Diesel engines built in 2005 — the era of classic Common Rail without strong encryption.

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Stage 1 on TDCi/Transit engines delivers a noticeable torque gain. Cobb Tuning and SCT Tuning are the leading tuning brands for Ford in the US. The EcoBoost 2.0/2.3 (Focus ST, Mustang EcoBoost) is a popular tuning subject. The Ford Transit and Ranger are Ford's best-selling commercial diesels in Europe. Mid-range Ford models with EcoBoost are a mainstream chip tuning subject.

Frequently asked questions

What power gain do you get after chip tuning the Ford C-Max 1.8 TDCI 115 hp?

Stage 1 for the Ford C-Max 1.8 TDCI 115 hp adds +33 hp — power increases from 115 to 148 hp (+29%). Torque rises from 279 to 334 Nm (+55 Nm).

What does a Stage 1 remap of the Ford C-Max 1.8 TDCI 115 hp include?

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 +33 hp with no hardware changes.

What is the risk of Stage 1 on the Ford C-Max 1.8 TDCI 115 hp?

A remap of the Ford C-Max 1.8 TDCI 115 hp is safe — the factory calibration in this mid-range class is conservative, leaving genuine headroom for Stage 1 with no hardware changes.

What is Stage 2 for the Ford C-Max 1.8 TDCI 115 hp?

Stage 2 for the Ford C-Max 1.8 TDCI 115 hp is Stage 1 plus hardware changes: a downpipe, a larger intake and a performance intercooler. The gain is considerably higher, but it requires professional component selection.

Which control units is the Ford C-Max 1.8 TDCI 115 hp built with?

The Ford C-Max 1.8 TDCI 115 hp comes with 2 ECU variants: Delphi MPC555, Siemens/Continental SID202. 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 1.8 TDCI 115 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 1.8 TDCI 115 hp cost?

The remap price for the Ford C-Max 1.8 TDCI 115 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