For the first time, the third generation Ford Mondeo was introduced in 2007. Despite this, the car was index IV. In 2010, a restyling was carried out and appeared at the Moscow auto show updated version. Ford Mondeo 4 exists in 3 different body styles: sedan, station wagon, hatchback. The technical characteristics of the Ford Mondeo 4 interested many, which became the reason for successful sales in 2008, 2011 and subsequent years. Ford Mondeo 4 has a modern comfortable suspension and a wide range of engines. Taking into account the needs and quality of the road, the suspension can be set in 3 different modes:

• Comfort.
• Normal.
• Sport.

Depending on the selected mode, the suspension configuration and its behavior on the road change. For a leisurely and unhurried ride, Comfort is used, and to obtain rigidity and stiffness of the chassis, the Sport mode is used. In general, this is enough for normal movement in all conditions and to ensure predictable behavior of the Ford Mondeo on the road. The main advantage of the suspension is its reliability, durability and good handling, despite the fact that the size of the car is considerable.

Power units and transmission

The choice of Ford Mondeo engines is quite large, and therefore, depending on your needs and financial capabilities, you can choose the right version for yourself. If you do not need impressive dynamics, and the priority is economy, then you can choose the initial version with a volume of 1.6 liters. This is a conventional engine (no turbine) with modest fuel consumption figures. In addition, there are 5 engine versions to choose from, and their specifications the following:

• 2.0 liters (145 hp) - also a simple gasoline engine with good traction and dynamic performance. Moreover, its appetite for fuel consumption is noticeably greater than that of the previous version.
• 2.3 liters (161 hp) - This variant works exclusively with an automatic transmission. That is why its dynamics is slightly worse than that of the model with mechanics, but it cannot be called insufficient. At the same time, the fuel consumption is quite serious.
• 2.0 liters (200 hp) - gasoline engine, which is equipped with a 7-speed robotic gearbox. It is equipped with a turbine, which allows it to achieve serious power and show good dynamics - 7.9 seconds to hundreds!
• The 2.0 liter (240bhp) is the strongest engine possible for the Ford Mondeo 4. Despite this, the consumption is not very different from its weaker counterparts. Working in tandem with DSG7, the technical characteristics of which are quite impressive, it provides excellent dynamics and is able to accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h in 7.5 seconds.
• 2.0 liters (140hp) is the only diesel engine that can be installed on a Ford Mondeo. It is equipped with a turbocharger with an intercooling system. Has modest fuel consumption and sufficient dynamics. Despite the fact that he gains weaving in 10 seconds, he has excellent traction (320 nomes).

As you might have already guessed, depending on the configuration and engine type, 3 gearbox options could be installed:

• 5-speed manual transmission.
• 6-speed automatic.
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Fuel consumption figures

The amount of fuel consumed is an extremely important characteristic of a car. In this regard, the 2007 Ford Mondeo is a very good choice. The fact is that almost all engines from the proposed line have rather modest appetites. But their disadvantage is that with small consumption rates declared by the manufacturer, the real data can be very different. The problem is that Ford is reporting performance that has been achieved under near-ideal conditions and using very quality fuel... Considering the quality of fuel and roads in our country, one cannot count on such results. At the same time, if you drive carefully, you can achieve good savings. So, the fuel consumption figures for Ford Mondeo are as follows:

dimensions

The Ford Mondeo 4 car has a fairly large size, which allows for comfort and at the same time the ability to carry a large number of things, which is an undoubted advantage. The specifications described by the manufacturer are as follows:

• The length of the car (sedan) is 4850 mm, while the width of the car is almost 2 meters - 1886 mm. The height of the Mondeo is also surprising - 1500 mm. In addition, the trunk of the car is also quite large and roomy, since it has a volume of 493 liters. This space is enough not only for transporting small items, but also for large and bulky goods.
• The Ford Mondeo station wagon is slightly taller (12 mm), but shorter than the sedan and is 4837 mm in length. The width has not changed in any way, but the dimensions of the trunk are striking. It can hold a maximum of 1680 liters!
• The hatchback is shorter than the sedan by 100 mm and is 4784 mm in length. The width and height are exactly the same as the sedan. At the same time, the trunk is quite large and its capacity can vary from 496 to 1390 liters.

The front track is 1588 mm and the rear track is 1605 mm. As for the size of the wheels, depending on the configuration, discs from 16 to 19 radius can be installed.

Summing up, we can say that technical characteristics are strong point Ford Mondeo, which is one of the main arguments and advantages over competitors. The car is big, but quite fast and very comfortable. In general, a decent car for your money and if you are looking for a used option - Ford Mondeo is one of the best deals on the market.

Love in our area "a lot of sedan" and for "inexpensive". The Ford Mondeo 4 fits this description perfectly. Taking into account the size, level of equipment and comfort, prices for secondary market quite adequate. Especially compared to more eminent classmates such as the Toyota Camry. In the article we will choose the optimal engine and identify the weak points of the model. The goal is maximum information before buying a Ford Used Mondeo 4.

A bit of history

First Mondeo fourth generation went on sale in 2007. Restyling was done in 2010. As a result, not only the appearance has changed, but also the technical characteristics. Differences:

• new radiator grille, both bumpers and hood;
• added daytime LED lights and slightly changed the taillights;
• new 2.0-liter petrol engine EcoBoost and a 2.2-liter diesel engine for top trim levels;
• new automatic transmission PowerShift;
• interior materials have changed;
• optional large touchscreen and adaptive suspension.

The list of changes is impressive, but not all of them are beneficial. We will understand everything in order below.

Body

Large body of Mondeo 4 completely galvanizedbut this does not completely eliminate corrosion problems. This is not to say that it does not rot at all or, on the contrary, rusts like. Much depends on the region and method of operation. In dry climates without chemicals, metal after chips will not rust for years. And in Moscow, for example, it is better not to risk it and quickly touch up the place of damage.

A layer of factory mastic is present on the bottom. But if you regularly drive on a winter track or just a bad road with stones, then rust can "settle" in the damaged places.

Another weakness - back "felt boots"... The owners so called the rear arches protection. It is made of felt material and is not secured well. Therefore, it is often deformed (especially in winter) and allows moisture to pass into the arch. Naturally, this provokes corrosion.

There are original plastic lockers that are placed on top of the felt ones on the factory latches. They are inexpensive but difficult to find.

In other words, the anti-corrosion protection of the body of the Ford Mondeo 4 is at a decent level, but additional processing of the bottom and arches will not hurt.

The paintwork is quite delicate. Chips, scratches (even from nails) are normal phenomenon... Some owners cover the entire car with a protective film. It makes sense if you plan to operate the car for a long time and have smart specialists in mind. Otherwise, they will take it expensive, but they will stick crookedly and a film of dubious quality.

Again, depending on the region, over time, chrome elements, headlights and badges with the brand's logo often fade and lose their "marketable" appearance.

Salon and equipment

The Ford Mondeo 4 has a great variety of complete sets. In addition, a large list of optional equipment could be ordered for any configuration. Even basic Ambiente already includes front power windows, heated side mirrors, air conditioning and 7 airbags.

With security, by the way, Mondeo 4 is doing very well. In addition to the abundance of pillows, safety is improved by a large and properly designed body. Mondeo 4 deservedly got its 5 stars EuroNCAP... ESP stability control system is also included in the base.

Top configurations Ghia x and Titanium X (since 2010 - Titanium black and Titanium Sport) were already equipped with keyless entry, adaptive light with turning lamps, Alcantara upholstery, light / rain sensors, heated seats and 17-inch alloy wheels. But the 18th discs were an option even for "Top".

The interior of the Ford Mondeo 4 is expectedly spacious, and after restyling it is quite modern. Especially in combination with a touch screen. But its main drawback is poor wear resistance... The steering wheel is quickly overwritten. The paint on frequently used buttons will wear off and scratch easily. In the general mass it is not critical, but it leaves an unpleasant impression.

But the insulation is quite decent. Although it depends largely on the installed rubber. In city high-speed mode extraneous noise will not bother you. The number of crickets directly depends on the "curvature" of the hands of the craftsmen who disassemble / assemble something in the salon.

Ford Mondeo engines 4

There are not so many motors in the Mondeo 4 list. But the features of each of them must be known before buying a used copy. Let's start with gasoline and in ascending order.

Gasoline engines

1.6 Duratec Ti-VCT (125 HP). The youngest motor in the lineup, which many say "does not go". But everyone has their own idea of \u200b\u200bthis parameter. Therefore, for a leisurely movement around the city without "sudden movements" is quite suitable.

The second question is that a small engine is hard to carry big car and, naturally, its resource is depleted faster. The average service life of a 1.6-liter engine without repair is 250-300 thousand km. Under normal service and non-racer driving mode.

But the gasoline consumption is quite adequate - most owners manage to fit into 8-9 liters. If you get more than 10, then you need to look for the cause of the increased consumption.

The scheduled time for replacing the timing belt is 1.6 liters. every 160 thousand km. But due to the increased load and operating conditions in our area it is better to change the belt with rollers every 100-120 thousand km.

From sores - leaking valve cover and valves for controlling the camshaft couplings. It is better not to tighten with the latter, as the oil flows out quickly and the engine can be "sentenced".

2.0 Duratec HE (145 HP). It can be considered optimal in the category of power / fuel consumption / reliability. The timing drive is chain and must be replaced every 250 thousand km. Much earlier the swirl flaps in the collector can "rattle" (there is a repair kit). Not every service station will distinguish such a knock from the sound of an extended chain, and the price of the issue differs significantly.

Traditionally, the valve cover may leak, but these are trifles. Depending on the quality of the fuel, it will have to be cleaned at different intervals throttle... Signs are floating revs and slight detonation.

Generally, very reliable engine with a resource without serious interference 350-400 thousand km.

2,3 Duratec HE (161 HP). The same two-liter engine, only larger. Accordingly, a little more power and gasoline consumption. Moreover, the consumption is at least 2-3 liters more in the urban cycle.

After 200 thousand mileage, the motor can wake up an oil appetite. Most often, chilled valve stem seals or stuck rings are to blame. The first option will be cheaper to eliminate. And the oil scraper rings are most often due to low-quality oil or gasoline, there is an increased carbon deposit.

Engines 2.0 and 2.3 liters are the most common. They are installed on over half of the Ford Mondeo 4s on sale (966 out of 1,826).

2.0 EcoBoost (200 and 240 HP). Appeared after restyling. Turbocharged direct injection, sophisticated and powerful. Therefore, one cannot count on special reliability. Technically, the two-liter engine remains the same. Changed only the cylinder head, added a turbine and high pressure fuel pump (high pressure fuel pump) for direct injection. Accordingly, additional elements require additional attention.

On the first batches of the sold Mondeo 4 with EcoBust, pistons burned out repeatedly. The problem was fixed with a new firmware. If your machine has not been updated with the firmware, then you are at risk. The intake manifold may also burn out, fragments of which will “kill” the turbine. Therefore, if cracks appear on the collector, then you should not "play" with welding, it is better to change it completely.

240 hp version from. too forced, so the load on the engine is very high and there is increased risk of piston damage... This also applies to the chip-based 200-horsepower versions of the motor. There are firmwares for 270 and 300 horses, but how long these "horses" will run is a question.

2.5 Turbo (220 HP). If almost all the previous engines were inherited by Ford from Mazda, then this engine was developed by Volvo. They were installed on FM4 only before restyling. The five-cylinder engine runs well and eats fuel well.

Possible problems are oil seal leaks and timing belt delamination. The last one is bad, it is better to change it 10-15 thousand km ahead of schedule. Oil seals can leak due to natural wear or rupture of the diaphragm in the oil separator.

The fuel pump can become a problem after 150,000 mileage with any gasoline engine. But do not rush to buy a new one right away. Often problem in burnt contactswhich are fairly easy to recover. True, to get to the fuel pump, you will have to remove the fuel tank.

Diesel motors

1.8 Duratorq (DLD-418, 100 and 125 HP). Officially, Mondeo 4 was not delivered to our area with such motors. But on the secondary market there are always a couple of dozen offers with this diesel unit. These are cars imported from Europe or America. The engine is quite reliable, only sensitive to fuel quality. It was installed on.

2.0 Duratorq TDCi (DW10, 130 and 140 HP). The most common diesel among Mondeo 4. The engine was borrowed from the French, developed by PSA (Peugeot / Citroen). The engine is reliable, but by 200 thousand mileage, it may be necessary to repair the injection pump and replace the fuel injectors. And in the case of a diesel engine, this is not a cheap pleasure. At risk are the EGR valve, particulate filter and turbine. It is not worth buying a used diesel Mondeo without thorough diagnostics.

By the way, it is better to service such a motor at specialized "French" stations. As well as to select spare parts according to PSA catalogs. Ford enlarges and sells some assemblies only, which are available for disassembly from the French.

2.2 Duratorq TDCi (DW12, 175 HP). Rare older brother of the previous motor. At the time of this writing, there were only 3 advertisements for the sale of Ford Mondeo 4 with this engine. He appeared after restyling. The problems are the same, the power is greater.

Transmission

Mondeo 4 has a lot of gearbox options: 3 mechanical and 2 automatic. But you don't really have to choose, specific motors were supplied with specific gearboxes. 1.6-liter engine only came with a five-speed gearbox IB5... And the 2.0-liter (145 hp) was already equipped with a completely different manual transmission - MTX75.

Also 5 steps, but is able to withstand a heavy load ( 250 against 170 Nm of torque). Accordingly, the resource MTX75above. Although this concept is relative. The gearbox resource is more influenced by the driving style. And don't forget about changing the oil. At least once every 100 thousand kilometers or with each clutch change.

Upgraded to 6 steps MTX75 with the designation MT66 or MMT6 installed only in tandem with a 2.5-liter turbocharged and diesel engines.

Clutch with a "human" attitude calmly nurses 120-150 thousand km. The release bearing fails first. Replacing it in time will extend the life of the clutch basket and disc.

Gasoline engine 2.3 liters. went only with a Japanese machine gun Aisin AW F21... A reliable six-speed torque converter automatic transmission that is afraid of overheating. Therefore, many people install an additional cooling radiator. And this significantly extends the "life" of the box. Especially if you also change oil every 60 thousand km.

Shocks may be observed during transmission operation, especially when downshifting. This does not mean that the box is a "corpse". Often new firmware helps or oil change.

Progressive automatic transmissions PowerShift only new EcoBust engines were completed after restyling. The principle of operation is the same as that of the illustrious DSG from Volkswagen. Robotic automatic machine with double wet clutch. While it works properly, it changes gears very quickly and imperceptibly. But if it comes to repair, then the cost will greatly upset anyone. It amounts to thousands of dollars.

For responsible car owners, with regular oil changes and gentle operation, "Powershift" quietly nurses up to 200 thousand km. But taking a Ford Mondeo with such a box on the secondary market is very risky. Moreover, the runs of most Mondeo 4 on the secondary are close to the resource end of the box.

Suspension

The chassis of the Ford Mondeo Mk4 without any surprises. Standard MacPherson strut in front, multi-link behind. Shared resource original suspension more than 100 thousand km. In the future, it largely depends on the quality of the spare parts used.

Only the struts and stabilizer bushings will not survive until the hundred thousandth run. But on most cars it is a consumable. Front struts with support bearings are also on the verge of this milestone. The latter are often recommended to put only original ones. But in the original come thrust bearings production SKFwhich are cheaper under their own name.

Ball front arm and all silent blocks are changed separately. Many praise spare parts Lemforder... But the price tag for some suspension elements from this manufacturer exceeds the price of the original. Therefore, compare when choosing.

The rear suspension of Mondeo 4 can withstand our roads 150-200 thousand km. And this does not mean that after this period the rear suspension will have to be completely replaced. The bushings of the lower wishbones break first. You can buy complete levers or repress the silent blocks. And what's next, inspection will show.

Original wheel bearings run 120-150 thousand km.

Brakes and steering

The steering of the Ford Mondeo 4 is sharp and informative. But steering rack likes to knock. Most often, knocking starts from a broken plastic support sleeve. It is treated by replacing it with a homemade aluminum one.

Another nuance with the steering is the replacement of the tips. By procedure for replacement, you need to remove the rail or firmly fix its shaft... Due to inexperience, when replacing the steering tips, you can turn the shaft and "get" to the restoration of the steering rack.

From the history of the model

ON CONVEYOR: since 2007

BODY: sedan, hatchback, station wagon

ENGINES: petrol - P4, 1.6 l, 125 hp; 2.0 l, 145, 200 and 240 HP; 2.3 l, 161 HP; P5, 2.5 l, 220 hp; diesel - P4, 2.0 l, 140 hp; 2.2 l, 175 hp

GEARBOXES: M5, M6, A6, P6

DRIVE: front

RESTYLING: in 2010 the lighting equipment, bumpers, hood and radiator grill were changed; gasoline supercharged engines "EcoBoost" with a volume of 2.0 liters and robotic box PowerShift

CRASH TESTS: 2007, EuroNCAP. Overall rating - 5 stars: protection of the driver and adult passengers - 35 points; child passenger protection - 39 points; pedestrian protection - 18 points

Initially, all Mondeos were produced only in Belgium. But already in 2009, near St. Petersburg, the assembly of sedans was set up. Here they are released to this day. Station wagons and hatchbacks were discontinued last year.

The car is unpopular among the hijackers: the opened Mondeo is more a misunderstanding than a rule.

TASTE AND COLOR

"Mondeo" was presented with the widest range of motors. The younger one, a 1.6-liter gasoline "aspirated" engine, has proven itself well on the "Fusion" and "Focuses" of the second generation. But for Mondeo, he is rather weak. To drive dynamically, you have to spin it up to high revs, which is why the resource is noticeably reduced. "Mondeo" with this engine is common in taxis, where he gets it for nothing. As a result, the timing belt often does not live up to routine replacement. And the maintainability of this motor tends to zero: there are no spare parts - only a short block (cylinder block assembly) or the entire engine. Although one taxi driver from Cheboksary managed to drive it 350,000 km. The secret is in calm ride and a halved (up to 7500 km) oil change interval. Moreover, the block head died, and the condition of the cylinders and the piston was good.

The 1.6-liter engine often has variable phase clutch control (VCT) control valves. Engine oil flows out through them rather quickly, and the control lamp comes on late - when less than a liter remains. If the driver did not notice this in time, the unit is kaput. And the valve cover gasket also leaks, but this is not so scary for the engine.

Atmospheric gasoline engines of 2.0 and 2.3 liters ("Duratek-HE") are the most common. They sometimes have high oil consumption and are less reliable than the 1.6-liter, but generally live longer due to quieter use. Repair is not provided by the manufacturer, but you can find non-original or Mazda spare parts (the latter have a greater resource). The timing chain survives up to 250,000 km. Often cheating servicemen assure her of her imminent death - do you hear, they say, a rumble? And it is actually produced by the swirl flaps in the intake manifold. This usually happens at a run of 70,000 km. The reason is the increased play of the damper shaft from the side attachments... Previously, they sold a special repair kit, now they are increasingly changing the collector assembly. Competent service men treat the ailment by installing machined support washers. By the way, these motors also often have a valve cover gasket leaking.

A rather rare five-cylinder 2.5-liter turbo engine came from Volvo. He was also put on the previous "Focuses ST" and "Coogie". As long as the motor was 100% Swedish, there were no worries with it. But as soon as "Ford" put a hand on it, sores appeared: the timing belt exfoliates, the oil seals leak both due to their wear and due to the breakdown of the oil separator of the crankcase ventilation system.

The supercharged "eco-boosters" (2.0 liters, 200 and 240 hp), which replaced the 2.5-liter Volvo engine on restyled cars, first burned out the piston engine due to detonation and poor-quality fuel. Some owners managed to change the motor under warranty as much as two times - these "eco-busts" also have no maintainability. After the appearance of the updated firmware of the engine control unit, the disease receded. Not without leaks. The most common culprit is the crankshaft rear oil seal.

For gasoline engines, the manufacturer recommends 5W ‑ 20 oil and, alternatively, 5W ‑ 30. When using the first (it is of lower viscosity) after 40,000 km, sometimes knocking in the head of the block is heard on a cold engine, therefore servicemen recommend filling only 5W ‑ 30. (By the way, only such oil is recommended for diesel engines.) The long-suffering 1.6-liter engine is most susceptible to this problem. At intervals of 40,000 km, the throttle body must be cleaned on all gasoline engines. Note: The Check Engine light may not come on even if this unit is very dirty. It is advisable to flush the injectors: on atmospheric engines every 80,000 km, and on supercharged engines - after 150,000 km.

The maintainability of Mondeo diesel engines, developed by the French concern Peugeot Citroen, is high; any original spare parts are available. If, for example, details fuel equipment under the Ford brand are only assembled, the French counterparts can be ordered separately. By 140,000-170,000 km, high-pressure fuel pumps fail and fuel injectors... Wear products fuel pump clog them so that it is useless to clean. Unfortunately, there is no prevention. The first bell is a malfunction of the injection pump main pressure control solenoid. Symptom - difficulty starting the motor. Replacing only the solenoid will not save you from imminent death of the pump. Fuel filter enough for 20,000-30,000 km. When replacing, it is important to manually pump the system - prolonged dry operation will finish off the injection pump. The pumps of supercharged petrol engines are just as sensitive.

Regeneration of the particulate filter usually occurs during extended driving at high speeds. If the car does not leave the borders of the metropolis, the corresponding operation can be done in the service, in manual mode. Due to a clogged diesel particulate filter, not only does the dynamics of the car fall, but the expensive EGR valve (exhaust gas recirculation valve) dies faster, which is already not reliable. It sticks in the open position and the car starts to smoke.

On all engines, except for the 2.5-liter supercharged engine, after 80,000 km of run, the upper right support dies. This can even be determined visually - the motor sags and rests on a metal bracket. The resource of the lower support (about 160,000 km) depends on timely replacement worn right, but the upper left is almost eternal.

Turbine longevity depends on the consciousness of the owners. If you let the node cool down for idle after the trip, it will be enough for 250,000 km. Traces of oil in the intake system are absolutely normal: any turbine spits out at least a little lubricant. In cars with diesel engines and "eco-boosts" that have been involved in an accident, the supercharger shaft is destroyed some time after a frontal impact. Having survived the deformation, with high revs rotation it breaks.

Every three years (or every 60,000 km) it is necessary to remove and flush the radiators of the engine and air conditioning. Saving on the car wash threatens the death of motors due to overheating. Many owners catch on too late. First of all, all the rubber parts die and the piston rings are buried - coked deposits are to blame. You can try to save the rings, but this must be done promptly. The injector flush fluid or other similar solution is poured into the cylinders through the holes for the candles.

Often, due to the high temperature of the engine radiator, the fan control unit located on its housing suffers. Because of this, the electric motor may not work in all speed ranges or even refuse. Unfortunately, they sell the assembly only as an assembly. It will be very lucky if there is a separate unit from the fan during disassembly.

TRANSMISSION RATINGS

Mechanical boxes are well known for the second generation "Fusion" and "Focus". For a 1.6 liter engine, only the IB5 five-stage is available. On the conveyor, various clutch kits were installed on it. Until about 2010, there were less massive disks, they are enough for 100,000-120,000 km. Later they went thicker, with a resource of up to 150,000 km. In both cases, the weak point is the release bearing. Due to a lack of lubrication (this is often the case even with original parts), it quickly begins to make noise and gets awkward. As a result, the clutch pedal becomes stiff, it is difficult to change gears, and the disc wears out faster.

Reliable 5-speed "mechanics" MT75 is available only for gasoline 2-liter "aspirated". On the basis of this unit, a six-speed version was made for a 2.5-liter supercharged engine and diesel engines. To extend the life of all manual transmissions, simply change the oil after 100,000 km or at the same time as changing the clutch. The right-hand drive oil seal often leaks, and this is the trouble of all Ford boxes.

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Front oxygen sensors live on gasoline engines 120,000-140,000 km. The quality of fuel does not particularly affect their lifespan.

Front oxygen sensors live on gasoline engines 120,000-140,000 km. The quality of fuel does not particularly affect their lifespan.

The six-speed "automatic" "Aisin-AW21" is paired with diesel engines and a petrol 2.3-liter engine. It is also installed on "Mazda" and "Volvo", but for some reason it is on the "Mondeo" that he is capricious. Problems with gear changes occur when the EGR recirculation valve is malfunctioning, which affects the change in engine torque (according to it, the gearbox control unit calculates the gear changes). In severe operating conditions (hot climate, driving in traffic jams), the "automatic" does not have enough cooling - shock switches occur. The valve body and the torque converter lock-up clutch suffer the most. If you catch yourself in time, then a box worth 150,000 rubles can be saved by installing an additional radiator. It will extend the life of the unit and change the oil every 60,000 km.

The Powershift robotic gearbox with wet clutch works in tandem only with Ecoboost motors. There are several times less problems with it than with the dry analogue on the latest generation "Focuses". The main thing is to monitor the condition of the oil and change it every 70,000 km. Shift problems occur when the clutch and synchronizers of the first and second gears are heavily worn. Although, with careful operation, these boxes serve up to 200,000 km. Only the clutch is supplied as spare parts. To replace, you will need as many as four special tools, so you should not contact random services.

AROUND YES NEAR

At the steering mechanism, the support sleeve of the gear-wheel pair - the rack, which regulates the gap, is made ... of plastic. Over time, it deforms and the knot begins to knock. Conscientious servicemen will not breed the owner with a new rail, but will simply replace the plastic plug with a homemade aluminum one. According to the factory technology, in order to change the steering rods, you need to remove the rail or fix its shaft. The second option is very risky: turning the shaft can kill the rail. Unit leaks are associated with side impacts to the wheels.

Front suspension "Mondeo" raises no objections. Shock absorbers and thrust bearings run 100,000 km. When replacing, the correct orientation of the supports is important, otherwise they will not last long. The service life of wheel bearings is about 120,000 km. The ball levers can be changed separately. The stabilizer struts are enough for 60,000-100,000 km. The outboard bearing of the right-hand drive is enough for 120,000 km, after which there is a hum like a hub. CV joints go for 150,000-200,000 km. First problems with rear suspension start no earlier than 150,000 km - these are ruptures of the silent blocks of the lower wishbones.

Cars are painted soundly. Traces of corrosion on the body will indicate poor quality refurbishment. Front and rear parking sensors are routed inside the bumpers. It is not protected by anything from dirt and reagents, which is why it quickly decays. In sedans, after three to four years of operation in winter, the trunk lid wiring harness breaks when opening to a large angle. The way out is to buy a European harness with softer wire insulation at disassembly.

The ECU is poorly placed - on the left front bumper, on the washer reservoir. All its plastic protection must be intact, otherwise the connectors will start to rot - you will have to buy a new or used unit for 15,000-40,000 rubles.

On cars with a smart charging system, it is important to use the correct Ford battery and alternators when replacing, otherwise the electrician will start throwing out tricks. To determine whether such a system is installed (the operation of the generator and the charging of the battery is controlled by the "brain" of the engine) on the car, you can use the charge sensor on the negative terminal of the battery.

Maintenance regulations

For cars with the same engine, but different years of manufacture, the maintenance schedule may differ - for example, the timing belt replacement interval. You need to find it out on the manufacturer's technical website - www.etis.ford.com (it is freely available).

TOTAL

The Ford Mondeo has a good value for money. But a long and carefree life of a car is guaranteed only with an attentive attitude towards it.

Thank you for your help in preparing the material, the FORDEXPRESS service.

Initially, the concept of the Mondeo model lies in its name. It comes from the French word Monde - peace. This car was created by the forces of the German division of Ford. But, having gained insane popularity in Europe, the compact sedan by local standards was coldly accepted overseas.

But that was in the 90s. The 4th generation Ford Mondeo has grown significantly in size, tried on the concept of kinetic design and received a production registration in Russia, the restyled Mondeo was even presented at the Moscow Motor Show.

Body

On russian market Mondeo is offered in 3 body styles: sedan, hatchback and station wagon. The most common is the 4-door sedan. But the rest, unlike him, as a rule, are more in private use.

It is difficult to find fault with the quality of Mondeo body painting, moreover, regardless of where the car is produced: in Russia or in Europe. Even after several years of operation, it is practically impossible to find foci of corrosion, except for those places where there was severe damage to the paintwork, or poor-quality repairs were made.

Electrician

But domestic reagents still do their job not with a body, but with an electrician. For example, in the 4th generation Mondeo, the wiring of the parking sensors in the bumpers is extremely poorly located, which makes it very quickly rotted. On sedans, the wiring harness that feeds the trunk opening mechanism, or rather its button, does not live long. It simply breaks. But all that was needed was to make it a little more authentic, and a little bit better.

In general, it should be noted that an electrician, in principle, is not a strong point of the 4th generation Ford Mondeo, problems with oxidation of contacts are absolutely not uncommon for him. Or, for example, the engine control unit is placed extremely poorly - under the bumper above the washer reservoir. Constant contact with moisture entails corrosion in the connectors, as a result, the replacement of the unit costing up to 40 thousand rubles.

Salon

The 4-generation Ford Mondeo falls short of the business class a little, despite its impressive size and good equipment, it still lacks a sense of business. Just look at the salon. Yes, it's beautiful, stylish and may even be an example of ergonomics, but it still looks inexpensive. And the most offensive thing is that all this designer beauty begins to thunder over time.

There is one interesting feature. If we talk about the wear resistance of the cabin, the richer the equipment, the lower its wear resistance, since in this case more glossy and decorative linings, inserts and expensive materials that are very easy to damage appear in the cabin. Therefore, in fact, if you are going to buy a used 4th generation Mondeo, then you better take a closer look at the trim levels, which have a simpler and fresher interior. The same can be said about the seats, which lose their attractiveness by 150 thousand kilometers.

Engine

The story about the engines will be long, since there are a lot of them installed. They are all different and each one has its own design features in operation. The base 1.6-liter engine is the same as the model Ford focus, only for Mondeo it was too weak. He constantly has to be "raped", in connection with which his resource is reduced.

For example, the timing belt rarely takes care of the 120 thousand kilometers declared by the manufacturer, it is advisable to change it every 80-90 thousand. On the base motor, the valves for controlling the clutches of the variable valve timing system often flow. By itself, this unit is picky about the amount of oil supplied there. It is a pity that the indicator that shows the low oil level in the engine comes on too late. As a rule, at this time the system is already out of order.

The rare 2.5-liter 5-cylinder turbocharged engine is the same as the Volvo. It was also put on Ford Kuga, and a charged Ford Focus ST. But here's what's interesting. While it was Swedish, there were no problems with it, but as soon as Ford finalized it and began to install it on its models, everything went wrong. The timing belt often delaminates, oil seals leak, the crankcase ventilation oil separator breaks, etc. etc. In general, 2.5 Turbo is not the best option!

Atmospheric engines of 2 and 2.3 liters are the most common. Due to the lower workload, they have a greater resource compared to younger brother volume of 1.6 liters. Both engines are different increased consumption oils. And yet, somewhere at 70-80 thousand kilometers, the backlash of the damper shaft in the exhaust manifold from the attachment side may begin. To solve the problem, you can order either a repair kit, or change the entire manifold assembly. By the way, if you order spare parts, it is better to order similar ones from Mazda, they are clearly more reliable. And generally speaking, a large number of analogues and non-original spare parts are a definite plus of this model.

Supercharged motors of the EcoBoost series do not differ in reliability, especially those that are installed on machines of the first releases. Suffice it to say that some owners managed to change the motor under warranty up to 2 times during the warranty period. The blame for everything is piston burnout due to use low-quality gasoline... Later, the firmware of the engine control unit was changed, and its resource was slightly increased.

There are common problems common to all motors. This is a periodic failure of the right engine mount. Right. It happens every 70-80 thousand kilometers. Also, every 50-60 thousand requires flushing of the radiator of the cooling system and air conditioning. If this is neglected, the motor will overheat greatly with all the ensuing consequences.

Transmission

There is no point in talking about manual transmissions on the 4th generation Mondeo. They are reliable and unpretentious. Therefore, they are not of particular interest. Automatic machines are another matter. For example, the 6-speed automatic from Aisin, which has proven itself well on Volvo and Mazda models, is naughty on Ford. The bottom line is that over time, he begins to roughly and illogically shift gears.

But the most interesting thing is the cause of the malfunction, which lies in the EGR valve. It would seem, what is the connection between the exhaust system and the gearbox? The fact is that when the EGR valve fails, the engine's torque indicator drops, respectively, the electronics gives information to the gearbox control unit about the reduction in torque, and, based on the data received, the machine switches. Therefore, they become rude and not logical.

Another problem with these machines is that they really hate heat and difficult conditions exploitation. The boxes overheat instantly. To solve this problem, a cooling radiator is installed. If this is not done, very soon you can get to an expensive repair or replacement of the unit.

The wet clutch PowerShift robotic gearbox is only available on the EcoBoost version. By itself, it is far from ideal, but better than a dry clutch robot, as on the Focus. The resource of these boxes is about 200 thousand kilometers, with careful operation. The main thing is not to forget to change the oil every 60-70 thousand.

Shift problems arise when the clutch and synchronizers of 1st and 2nd gears are heavily worn. But spare parts for this box are not always easy to find, and repairs require special tool... So it is better to contact specialized services.

Suspension

The weak point in the steering is the plastic bushing that adjusts the clearance in the gear-rack pair. As it wears down, a characteristic knock appears in the steering. Ideally, it is better to replace it with a similar aluminum one.

Front suspension Mondeo 4 raises no objections. Shock absorbers and thrust bearings travel 100 thousand kilometers, the same amount of stabilizer struts can serve. The resource of wheel bearings is about 120 thousand kilometers. CV joints (joints of equal angular velocities) go for 150-200 thousand. The first problems with the rear suspension begin no earlier than 150 thousand kilometers, and they are usually associated with the failure of the silent blocks.

What else do you need to know before buying?

So what is a 4th generation Ford Mondeo with a range of 120,000 kilometers, which is 6 years old? Firstly, in the cabin of this car it starts to rattle when driving through bumps, railway crossings, speed bumps, etc. Secondly, there are many places where various panels and inserts creak and sometimes fall off, which does not make the best impression. The cabin is no longer so quiet. The suspension feels tired, although the engine and gearbox are still doing quite well; there is traction at almost any speed.

When it comes to buying a used 4th generation Mondeo, you need to be extremely careful. The fact is that this car was very popular in taxi companies, corporate parks, and private cabs. So, if possible, try to track the history of the machine and its operating conditions, because a mileage of 120,000 kilometers can lead to completely different consequences. In addition, it may not be real - twisted. It is advisable to buy this car directly from the owner, from whom you need to ask how he drove it, and what attention he paid to maintenance.

The model is suitable for those who want something more and better Focus... Another thing is that you should not expect business characteristics from it, you can be very disappointed. This is still the middle segment - ordinary, standard carwhich is perhaps a notch higher than the Ford Focus.

This model has enough competitors in the secondary market, starting with its brothers in the Volvo S60 and Mazda 6 concern, and ending with other relatively affordable D-class models, Nissan teana and Toyota Camry... But in any case, Mondeo comes out a little cheaper than classmates, which is what bribes.

Prices Ford Mondeo 4th generation

And the prices are proof of this. Very used Ford Mondeo 4 generations with a mileage of 300,000 kilometers can be found for 200-250 thousand rubles. What can be seriously considered as an option for a purchase, with a mileage of no more than 150,000 kilometers and in good condition, is offered for no less than 350-400 thousand rubles. For restyling, you will have to pay another 100-150 thousand. Well, for a fresh car in a state close to a new one, you will have to pay at least 900 thousand rubles.

Outcome

To summarize, we can say that a used 4th generation Ford Mondeo can be both problematic and very reliable car. It all depends on what kind of engine, gearbox and, of course, the owner it has.

Sales market: Russia.

Fourth ford generation Mondeo was released in 2007. Compared to the previous generation, this executive class station wagon has become larger and more solid. In addition to the impressive exterior, the model is well-equipped: reliable and economical engines, modern technologies comfort and safety, improved noise and vibration isolation, high-quality interior materials. In 2010, a restyling was carried out: the design of the hood, radiator grill and headlights was changed. An example of Ford Mondeo technology is the Ford PowerShift automatic transmission, which combines efficiency mechanical box gears and the convenience of automatic transmission, auto system Start-Stop, regenerative braking charging system, electric power steering, active radiator shutters that improve aerodynamics and reduce fuel consumption. Well, one of the simplest solutions is the Ford Eco Mode driver information system and the gear shift indicator as a hint for achieving optimal fuel consumption.

Mondeo sedan was available in four options trim levels: Ambiente, Ambiente Plus, Trend, Titanium, Titanium Black. There are three trim levels for the hatchback: Trend, Titanium and Sport. The station wagon, in turn, was available in Trend and Titanium trim levels. In the simplest Ambiente version, the car has 16 "steel wheel disks with decorative caps, electric side mirrors, heating and built-in direction indicators, air conditioning, electric front windows, trip computer, Ford 6000CD audio system with MP3 playback function, 8 speakers and control buttons on the steering wheel. Of the features of more expensive configurations, we can note the presence of dual-zone climate control, heating windshield and front seats, presence fog lights, electric rear windows, leather-wrapped steering wheel and gearshift knob, lights and mirrors in sun visors, front and rear LED reading lights, alloy wheels, ambient lighting, sports seats, etc.

A rich engine range is provided: gasoline and diesel engines volume from 1.6 to 2.3 liters. The base for the sedan was the 1.6-liter 120-horsepower Duratec Ti-VCT engine. A significantly larger reserve of strength and resource is offered by the gasoline 2-liter 145-horsepower engine and the 2.3-liter 160-horsepower engine. Of particular interest in terms of the balance of power and economy deserve two-liter gasoline engines EcoBoost series (200 and 240 hp) and modernized Ford Duratorq TDCi diesel engines (140 and 200 hp). In addition to purely motor technologies, the focus is also on the use of Ford ECOnetic technologies (start-stop, active shutters, etc.), designed to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, as the manufacturer says, "without compromising driving style or quality."

Traditionally, the strength of the Ford Mondeo can be considered a reliable chassis, which fully combines independent suspension (front McPherson and rear multi-link), disc brakes front and rear. Customization characteristics provide excellent driving performance - both in terms of comfort, and in terms of confident cornering, which is facilitated by high energy intensity, and in top trim levels also offers a system for changing the stiffness of the suspension. But not enough high ground clearance obliges Mondeo owners to be more careful about road obstacles.

In terms of safety, the Ford Mondeo shows excellent results not only in crash tests, which is facilitated by the new improved platform, but also in terms of equipment, and during the release the model has repeatedly received various innovations, the most significant of which followed simultaneously with the restyling. Anti-lock braking system (ABS), electronic stability control (ESP) with traction control and emergency braking support (EVA), seven airbags, including a driver's knee airbag, have become the standard for the car. Optionally, the Mondeo can be equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system, a blind spot monitoring system, adaptive headlights, powerful bi-xenon headlights, a lane keeping system.

Ford Mondeo has become a "people's" car and a recognized bestseller in the executive class. Various awards confirm the well-deserved reputation, both in terms of reliability and balance of characteristics. Its popularity in Russia was also facilitated by the opening of an assembly plant in our country and the steady growth of localization. Of the cars offered on the secondary market, the smallest assortment falls on models with a 1.6-liter engine from Focus. Sufficiently average demand was used and diesel versions... But the combination of EcoBoost engines and "robot" PowerShift is considered the most successful, but when choosing a car with high mileage, it makes sense to give preference to the classic options - atmospheric 2.0 engine on "mechanics" or 2.3 liters and the usual "automatic".

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