Ford Mondeo 4

The fourth generation Ford Mondeo was one of the best-selling mid-range cars. Production began in March 2007 in the Belgian town of Genk. In Russia, the assembly of the model began in March 2009 near St. Petersburg, in Vsevolozhsk. In August 2010, Ford introduced a restyled model, and in 2015 there was a change of generations. The car was offered in the body of a sedan, hatchback and station wagon.

Engines

In the Russian market, Ford Mondeo was equipped with gasoline engines of the Duratec series 1.6 liters (125 hp), 2.0 liters (145 hp), 2.3 liters (161 hp) and 2.5 liters with turbocharging (220 hp). The line of diesel engines was represented by the Duratorg 2.0 liter (140 hp) series unit. After restyling, the turbo engine with a working volume of 2.5 liters was replaced by “supercharged” engines of 2.0 liters of the EcoBoost series with a capacity of 200 and 240 hp.

Gasoline

On the younger 1.6 litre Duratec Ti-VCT until 2008, there was a problem with camshaft couplings. 2-litre Duratec-He is the most common engine. The engine is very reliable, an example of this will serve as instances that worked in a taxi for 300 – 400 thousand km. Feature of the engine, untreatable, short-term vibration with an increase in speed when the arrow passes the mark 2000 - 2200 rpm 2.3 liters Duratec-HE paired with 2.0 liters can sway with a run of more than 50 - 70 thousand km. At the same time, a light detonation may appear, idling turns begin to float, and the engine cannot always be started on the first attempt. To cure the engine, it is enough to clean the throttle assembly. In the extreme, you will have to replace the throttle. To 150-200 thousand km in engines of 2.0 and 2.3 liters, the valves in the intake manifold can be worn. The new collector will cost 35-40 thousand rubles. But you can do and replace the valves - 1000 rubles per piece. Another disadvantage of the 2.3-liter atmospheric is the increasing oil consumption, which reaches critical values after 150-200 thousand km. The problem is not always solved by replacing the oil caps. The cause of the oily jelly can be the fallen rings. In this case, for repairs will need 40-50 thousand rubles. 5-cylinder 2.5T manifests its character after 60 - 80 thousand km leaking oil seals due to failure of the oil separator, in which the membrane is torn. Less often, the flow of galls occurs due to the development of the crankshaft and camshaft on the gears.

Diesel

Diesel 2.0 liters Duratorg-TDCi, and it is in 2010 of release, can begin to stall and not start after 25-30 thousand km. The reason is contamination of soot of the throttle and snacking it in extreme positions. If you carefully knock on the throttle node, the problem disappears for a while. Cleaning the node will require about 2 thousand rubles, the new throttle node will cost 15 - 17 thousand rubles for the original.

When running more than 50 - 80 thousand km, many owners of diesel engines notice a buzzing after turning off the engine. After replacement (4-5 thousand rubles for the original and 2 thousand rubles for the analogue), the sound disappears. It is worth noting that the buzzing valve quietly lives up to 160 – 180 thousand km, without causing technical malfunctions of the engine.

The EGR valve sometimes fails after 60 – 80 thousand km. The engine will not start. The main cause of the disease is the formation of soot and the separation of the plate from the rod. Later, the design of the valve was changed, and instead of pressing the plate began to boil on a rod. The new valve is available for 17-19 thousand rubles. Many refuse to replace it, and simply jam EGR, by installing a metal plate at the connection of the metal tube with the EGR valve.

TNVD and fuel injectors may require attention after 250-300 thousand km. By this time, the turbine actuator is also being handed over (2-3 thousand rubles). The turbine itself (similar to 30,000 rubles) usually lasts longer. For its restoration in a specialized service will ask for at least 20 000 rubles.

Transmission

On the Ford Mondeo 4, paired with gasoline engines of 1.6 and 2.0 liters, 5-speed manual transmissions were installed: IB5 and MTX-75, respectively. the 6-speed "mechanics" of the MT66 was relied on by the 2.5T engine, and the 2-liter diesel engine - MMT6. Gasoline 2.3 l and diesel 2.0 l were equipped with a 6-band “automatic”. The EcoBoost series engines were combined with a 6-speed PowerShift automatic box with 2 clutches. Mondeo’s manual transmissions are generally reliable. On 2-liter cars there were problems with the inclusion of gears after 70 - 120 thousand km of mileage. 6-speed "automatic" AISIN AW F21 sometimes pushes when switching, often when switching from the first to the second gear and back. This is observed after 80 – 100 thousand km. For diesel cars, the manufacturer in 2009 released a new version of the firmware ECU box. The software update solved the problem in almost all cases. This automatic transmission model is also known in other cars as the TF-81SC. It also began to push when running more than 80 thousand km, and its resource was 200 – 250 thousand km with the main operation of the car in the city and 350 – 400 thousand km on the highway. The progression of the tremors ultimately leads to the need to replace the hydraulic transformer, which will require about 70 – 80 thousand rubles. The manufacturer assures that the oil used in the box is designed for the entire service life of the unit. But experts still recommend to make a replacement every 50 – 60 thousand km. PowerShift has received a lot of complaints from its owners.

Walking

Suspension Ford Mondeo in winter reminds of itself creaking bushings of the stabilizer and tapping shock absorbers. The bearings of the front pillars are handed over when the run is more than 50 – 80 thousand km. The new bearing costs about 1000 – 1500 rubles, the replacement work – about 1500 rubles. The front shock absorbers start knocking after 60 – 100 thousand km. The cost of a new depreciation rack is 2500 - 4000 rubles. Rear shock absorbers last longer – more than 120 – 150 thousand km. When running more than 60 – 90 thousand km, most likely, you will need to replace the stabilizer racks, the bushings “end” much earlier – after 30 – 50 thousand km. Silent blocks of levers begin to gradually layer after 90 - 120 thousand km. When running more than 100 - 150 thousand km can howl the front stage bearing. Ford Mondeo IV wagon (2010 - 2015)

The pump GUR sometimes fails after 90 - 120 thousand km "Officials" offer a new for 20 - 30 thousand rubles, and for the work on its replacement take about 4 - 5 thousand rubles. In the auto parts store, a new pump can be purchased for 8-10 thousand rubles. For work will have to pay about 3 – 4 thousand rubles. When running more than 60 – 80 thousand km in the tank GUR may appear bubbling or “geisers”, accompanied by a hum. The reason is a clogged internal filter of the tank. Further operation of the car can significantly reduce the resource of the GUR pump. The tank needs to be replaced - about 1-1.5 thousand rubles. The steering traction begins to “luft” in the rail when running more than 60 – 90 thousand km. Pulling up the knocking steering rack should be very carefully, since the bolt / cork is plastic, and it is very easy to break the thread.

Body and salon

There are no claims to the quality of the paint coating. Naked metal in the places of chips, as a rule, does not bloom for a long time. The chrome elements of the external decor after a couple of years begin to darken and bubble. Lower sealing bars door openings often break off after 3-4 years of operation of the car. There are problems with the cable control of the hood lock, which begins to catch, and in winter often freezes.

Ford Mondeo IV front panel (2007 - 2010)

Plastic salon with the onset of cold starts to creak. The creak can be made with rubber door seals, a salon mirror and a front panel, and crickets can also be found in the racks. The glossy panel of the tape recorder is easily scratched.

Sometimes there is a problem of creaking and backlash of the driver's seat. The reason is the wear of the thread on one or more bolts of the mounting. Official dealers in this case make a replacement of sleds in the collection.

Other problems and malfunctions

When running more than 60 – 90 thousand km, some owners faced a leak of Freon from the air conditioning system. There are problems with the drive of the evaporator valves. On the Ford Mondeo with air conditioning can fly the cable drive flap. Many note the peculiarity of heating the cabin - when the direction of warm air to the legs, the left leg of the driver continues to freeze. This is due to the location of the duct and the peculiarity of air circulation through the cabin.

There's not much trouble with the electrical part. Due to the grinding of the electrical wiring harness connecting the body and the trunk lid, problems arise with the opening of the trunk lock, the fuel filling neck hatch and the operation of lighting.

The first batches of cars had problems with the right block of daytime running lights. The reason is factory marriage during assembly. The problem was later resolved.

Lighting flickering is a common phenomenon seen on the fourth generation Mondeo. It appears in a year or two or even from scratch. In some cases, it helps to draw the terminals on the battery or replace the battery. Replacement of the generator, recommended by some electricians, usually does not help. The generator itself runs more than 150,000 km. The new generator costs about 18 – 20 thousand rubles.

Gasoline

• On the younger 1.6 liters Duratec Ti-VCT until 2008 there was a problem with camshaft clutches.
• km in engines of 2.0 and 2.3 l can wear the flaps in the intake manifold. The new collector will cost 35-40 thousand rubles.
• The problem is not always solved by replacing the oil caps.
• In this case, for repairs will need 40-50 thousand rubles.
• Less often, the flow of galls occurs due to the development of the crankshaft and camshaft on the gears.
• The manufacturer then updated the engine software and the problem went away. After 80-120 thousand.
• There are also common problems of gasoline engines. For example, after 90 - 120 thousand.
• The sleeve of the sleeve is often broken.

Diesel

• If you carefully knock on the throttle node, the problem disappears for a while. Cleaning the node will require about 2 thousand.
• km without causing technical faults of the engine.
• The EGR valve sometimes fails after 60 – 80 thousand km. The engine will not start.
• Many refuse to replace it, and simply jam EGR, by installing a metal plate at the connection of the metal tube with the EGR valve.

Transmission

• On 2-liter cars there were problems with the inclusion of gears after 70 - 120 thousand km of mileage.
• The software update solved the problem in almost all cases.
• The progression of the tremors ultimately leads to the need to replace the hydraulic transformer, which will require about 70 – 80 thousand rubles.
• But experts still recommend to make a replacement every 50 – 60 thousand km.

Walking

• Suspension Ford Mondeo in winter reminds of itself creaking bushings of the stabilizer and tapping shock absorbers.
• Most likely, you will need to replace the stabilizer racks, the bushings "end" much earlier - in 30 - 50 thousand km.
• The pump sometimes fails after 90 – 120 thousand km.
• The tank needs to be replaced - about 1-1.5 thousand rubles.
• The steering traction begins to “luft” in the rail when running more than 60 – 90 thousand km.

Body and salon

• There are problems with the cable control of the hood lock, which begins to catch, and in winter often freezes.
• The glossy panel of the tape recorder is easily scratched.
• Sometimes there is a problem of creaking and backlash of the driver's seat.
• The reason is the wear of the thread on one or more bolts of the mounting.

Other problems and malfunctions

• There are problems with the drive of the evaporator valves.
• There's not much trouble with the electrical part.
• Due to the grinding of the electrical wiring harness connecting the body and the trunk lid, problems arise with the opening of the trunk lock, the fuel filling neck hatch and the operation of lighting.
• The first batches of cars had problems with the right block of daytime running lights. The reason is factory marriage during assembly. The problem was later resolved.
• In some cases, it helps to draw the terminals on the battery or replace the battery.
• Replacement of the generator, recommended by some electricians, usually does not help. The generator itself runs more than 150,000 km.

Unfortunately, the EcoBoost series engines in conjunction with the PowerShift robotic transmission turned out to be a hot mixture. It is better to pay attention to the Ford Mondeo with atmospheric gasoline engines and a classic automatic machine.

• Engines: In the Russian market, Ford Mondeo was equipped with gasoline engines of the Duratec series 1. 6 liters (125 hp), 2. 0 l (145 hp), 2. 3 l (161 hp) and 2. 5 l with turbocharging (220 hp).
• Transmission: 2-liter cars had problems with the inclusion of gears after 70 - 120 thousand km of mileage.
• Driving: Suspension Ford Mondeo in winter reminds itself of the creaking bushings of the stabilizer and tapping shock absorbers.
• Body and salon: There are problems with the cable control of the hood lock, which begins to catch, and in winter often freezes.
• Other problems and malfunctions: There are problems with the drive of the evaporator valves.

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