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 presented at the Moscow Motor Show.
Body
In the Russian market, Mondeo is offered in 3 bodies: 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 almost 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 is why it decays very quickly. On sedans, the wiring harness that feeds the trunk opening mechanism, or rather its button, does not live long. It simply breaks. But it was only necessary 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 located extremely poorly - under the bumper above the washer reservoir. Constant contact with moisture entails corrosion in the connectors, as a result, the replacement of a 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 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 of them has its own design features in operation. The base 1.6-liter engine is the same as the Ford Focus, only for the 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 nurses 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 installed on both a 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 with a volume of 2 and 2.3 liters are the most common. Due to the less workload, they have a greater resource compared to the younger brother of 1.6 liters. Both engines have higher oil consumption. And yet, somewhere at 70-80 thousand kilometers, 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 in general, a large number of analogues and non-original spare parts is 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. This is due to the piston burnout due to the use of low-quality gasoline. Later, the firmware of the engine control unit was changed, and its resource was slightly increased.
There are also 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 hate heat and harsh operating conditions. 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 occur 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 a special tool is required for repairs. 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, 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, in corporate parks, and among 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 bigger and better than the Focus. Another thing is that you should not expect business characteristics from it, you can be very disappointed. This is still the middle segment - an ordinary, standard car, which, perhaps, is one step higher than the Ford Focus.
This model has plenty of competitors in the secondary market, starting with its fellow Volvo S60 and Mazda 6, 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 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.
The fourth generation Ford Mondeo was released in 2007. Compared to the previous generation, this executive class sedan has become larger and more solid. In addition to the impressive exterior, the model is well equipped: reliable and efficient engines, modern comfort and safety technologies, 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. Examples of Ford Mondeo technologies include the Ford PowerShift automatic transmission, which combines the efficiency of a manual transmission and the convenience of an automatic transmission, an Auto Start-Stop system, a regenerative charging system when braking, the use of 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 to achieve optimal fuel consumption.
The Mondeo sedan was available in four 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 rims with decorative caps, side mirrors with electric drive, heating and integrated direction indicators, air conditioning, electric front windows, trip computer, Ford 6000CD audio system with MP3 playback function, 8 speakers and steering buttons Of the features of more expensive configurations, one can note the presence of dual-zone climate control, heated windshield and front seats, the presence of fog lights, electric rear windows, leather-trimmed steering wheel and gearshift knob, lights and mirrors in sun visors, front and rear LED lamps for reading, alloy wheels, interior lighting, sports seats, etc.
A rich engine range is provided: gasoline and diesel engines with a volume of 1.6 to 2.3 liters. The base for the sedan was the 1.6-liter 120-horsepower Duratec Ti-VCT engine. A significantly greater reserve of strength and resource is offered by the gasoline 2-liter 145-horsepower engine and the 2.3-liter 160-horsepower engine. The two-liter EcoBoost gasoline engines (200 and 240 hp) and the modernized Ford Duratorq TDCi diesel engines (140 and 200 hp) are of particular interest in terms of the balance of power and efficiency. In addition to purely motor technology, the focus is also on the use of Ford ECOnetic technologies (start-stop, active shutters, etc.), designed to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, according to the manufacturer, "without compromising driving style or quality."
Traditionally, the strength of the Ford Mondeo can be considered a reliable chassis, which combines a fully independent suspension (front McPherson and rear multi-link), disc brakes front and rear. The tuning characteristics provide excellent driving characteristics - both in terms of comfort and in terms of confident cornering, which is facilitated by high energy intensity, and the top trims also offer a system for changing the suspension stiffness. But the insufficiently high ground clearance obliges Mondeo owners to be more careful about road obstacles.
In terms of safety, the Ford Mondeo demonstrates excellent results not only in crash tests, which is facilitated by the new improved platform, but also in terms of equipment, and during the production the model has repeatedly received various innovations, the most significant of which followed simultaneously with 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. Diesel versions were also in fairly average demand. 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".
Read completelyFord Mondeo 4 is a mid-size D-class car, produced by Ford since 1992. Brand name originates from Latin Mundus, translated into Russian as "world". Throughout the history of Mondeo's existence, five generations of this model have been created, for the North American market until 2000 the car was produced under the names Mercury Mystique and Ford Contour, and after 2013 it was called Ford Fusion.
Fourth generation
Ford Mondeo The 4th generation Mondeo car was officially presented by Ford at the end of 2006, the serial production of the car began in 2007. Mondeo is assembled in several countries
Belgium;
Russia (the city of Vsevolozhsk near St. Petersburg).
September 2010 on model facelift was performed, minor changes have affected the rear and front of the body, the interior of the car has also been slightly changed.
Ford Mondeo MK4 is produced in three bodies:
Hatchback;
Station wagon.
Mondeo-4 sedan is built on the same platformas the minivans Ford C-Max and Galaxy. At a fairly reasonable price, the car has a quite nice design, and it looks no worse than the Volkswagen Passat B6, although it is also cheaper.
Salon and trunk
Salon Mondeo-4 sedan is quite spacious, finished with quality materials. The onboard audio system pleases with a very good sound; a comfortable armrest is installed between the front seats. The Sony radio is not equipped with a USB connector, but it does have a 6-CD changer.
The multifunction steering wheel is equipped with control buttons for cruise control, an audio system, and an on-board computer. Almost all adjustments of the driver's seat are mechanical, with the help of an electric drive only the seat height is adjusted. The windshield of the car is heated.
There is a lot of space for passengers behind in the cabin, and even three of us can comfortably accommodate here. The volume of the trunk of the car in the sedan body is 493 liters, the luggage compartment can be easily increased by folding the backs of the rear seats. On the sides of the trunk there are niches in which many different medium-sized things fit.
Noise isolation of the Ford Mondeo-4 is not very good, when the car is moving in the cabin it is noisy. Of course, Mondeo is not a budget car, but it is difficult to attribute it to a premium class either.
Engines and their weaknesses
Ford Mondeo MK4 is equipped with various engines:
Gasoline - from 1.6 to 2.5 liters;
Diesel - from 1.6 to 2.2 liters.
On the Russian market, cars are presented with gasoline engines 1.6 / 2.0 / 2.3 / 2.5 liters, only one type of diesel is installed on Russian cars - this is a two-liter four-cylinder engine with a capacity of 140 horsepower.
The most common on the Russian-assembled Ford Mondeo is the 2-liter Duratec HE gasoline engine, this power unit is highly reliable, its resource is on average 350-400 thousand km before overhaul.
But problems more often occur not with the motor itself, but with attachments. The two-liter engine has four ignition modules (separate on each cylinder), and if the coil fails, the internal combustion engine begins to triple. The module replacement malfunction is eliminated. Also, generators do not differ in durability, they have to be repaired quite often.
Sore engines 1.6 liter
Failure of the VCT variable valve timing couplings. As a result, a failure in the engine timing and, in advanced cases, oil starvation of the camshafts.
Not a long service life
Leaking valve cover gasket
Weaknesses of aspirated volume 2.0 and 2.3 liters.
Among the entire line of Ford Mondeo engines, it is these two units that motorists prefer most of all. We can say unequivocally that their choice is justified - the resource and reliability of the engines are optimal, the thrust and power correspond to the class of the car. Installed in the timing chain, fully serves its term of 250-300 t.km. The main argument and guarantee of a long service life of the chain is timely and high-quality maintenance with the replacement of all necessary fuels and lubricants.
Car transmission
Mondeo-4 is equipped with 5 and 6-speed manual transmissions, 6-speed automatic transmissions, as well as robotic gearboxes (6 steps). Which transmission is installed on the car depends on the type of power unit, for example, the manual transmission was only equipped with Ecoboost motors.
"Pyatistupka" mechanics, paired with a 2.0 liter gasoline engine, raises no objections, but with a 6-speed. Automatic transmission the car may jerk when shifting gears. In order for the automatic transmission to run as long as possible, it is recommended to change the oil in it after 60 thousand kilometers.
Chassis and steering
The suspension of the Ford Mondeo-4 is quite energy-intensive, but on Russian uneven roads it often breaks through. The parts most likely to need replacement undercarriage are bushings and stabilizer struts, front shock absorbers, and strut mount bearings.
Weak point in steering - power steering, if a howl appears in the power steering area when turning the steering wheel, you should first check the oil level in the amplifier reservoir. If the oil does not leak out, and the noise does not disappear, you need to prepare to replace the power steering pump, but this unit is very expensive.
Tie rods and tips may "Give up" after 60-70 thousand... km of run, if the steering rack itself began to knock, you can try to gently tighten it. There are no questions about the correct steering of the Mondeo-4 - the car keeps the road clearly, reacts to the slightest turn of the steering wheel.
July 17, 2014 → mileage 107000 kmReview Ford Mondeo 4
Foreword.
A car is, first of all, a mechanism, and like any other mechanism, it tends to fail sooner or later. How often and how serious it will be depends solely on you.
How it was.
Until the moment I bought it, I owned a Passat B5, which had grown quite old and gone to car enthusiasts with great enthusiasm and passion. My choice was between Nissan Teana, BMW 5, Mazda 6 and actually Ford Mondeo of the last (at that time) generation. The evaluation criteria were as before - a rather long, moderately heavy and roomy sedan. Teana - disappeared for reasons of interior design, BMW - frightened off by the price, Mondeo - caught my eye with the design of the body lines, the interior of the cabin and relatively low pricing policy in its segment, incl. and service. On the part of the technical characteristics of the car, I was looking for a car, the key for which would simply be the technical performance of the main components and assemblies (the torment was enough with the front Passat suspension). As a result - I saw the ad, I decided to look. I came, examined and understood - what I need.
The package was called Titanium Black, which had everything except the sunroof and the 2.5T engine, the color is called "Morello", and in different lighting conditions it is more red-purple than burgundy. A couple of days later we got the traffic police, let's go ...
As it is. Salon Ford Mondeo is quite ergonomic, comfortable, beautiful, too, in moderation. In the cabin there are enough different niches and boxes for small things of all kinds, some for cigarettes, and some for chewing gum.
The trim levels of the leather seats varied, some had alcantara with leather, I personally had rag seats, leather trim, all dark. Not easily soiled, pleasant anatomical seats showed themselves on long trips, the lumbar support finally dispelled doubts about convenience and comfort on the road. I traveled long distances (more than 700 kilometers) without stopping and it is extremely pleasing that my back and butt do not get tired.
The front seats have heating (5-stage), which will satisfy even the most fastidious sralk. It's a cool topic for winter, although I rarely use it.
The driver's seat is with electric height lifting, the rest are only forward / backward and lumbar support. There have been no complaints about the inconvenience yet.
Door cards are also plastic, trimmed with leather, with full-fledged handles for closing and opening the door. On the driver's door there is a control unit for all power windows, turning off / on the rear windows and adjusting the mirrors.
Below it will be seen in the photo - this configuration has an aluminum finish, which I personally like more than false plastic "under a tree". To each his own.
The dashboard - with an on-board computer Convers +, a standard tachometer and a speedometer, everything is done in a red and white style, with brightness control and at night I did not have any difficulties. Here I can only highlight the fact that the converse in a muffled car still shines blue and white, and if you retire with a girl - well, somehow it’s not comfortable in general, because the display is hefty, almost the entire interior is illuminated.
Air duct deflectors - at first glance, they reminded Renault Logan deflectors in shape, but this is perhaps all that I can say bad about them. Everything ventilates, everything turns, everything functions, in the central side pillars (where the seat belt is attached) there are deflectors for the rear passengers. Warm air in winter until it reaches there - it will lose a little in temperature, but in general - people sitting in the back feel the difference.
The torpedo is large enough that, in combination with a long and massive hood, gives additional confidence, you feel more confident when driving, as if there is massive armor ahead.
The climatronic and the center console are standard in principle, and here I can only highlight the fact that cars with good equipment are equipped with a 2din touchscreen radio tape recorder, in functionality not inferior to a home TV, with the ability to connect a rear-view camera and a bunch of other goodies.
The glove compartment is very deep and roomy, it fits 2 bottles of 2 liters each (you can use it as a refrigerator), cup holders - 2 pieces, a cigarette lighter too, the central tunnel is painted with piano varnish, which (infection) loves to scratch. We have to do wet cleaning in the car almost weekly to keep everything in its original form.
The size of the salon pleasantly impressed me. It is easy for 4 adult weighty men to fit in winter clothes, without pushing or squeezing with their knees on the seat in front or a torpedo.
Otherwise, everything is within reach even for a tall and massive person. My height is 185 centimeters, under 90 kilograms in weight - I feel comfortable, without any difficulties, everything is convenient, I don’t rest my head, I don’t rest on the steering wheel, it’s not convenient just to climb backwards - it’s far, I cannot even reach with the belt unfastened.
The engine on this model is installed with the AOBA marking, has 2 liters of volume and 145 hp. power is called Durateq. This engine is native to Ford, since the rest of the engines (for example, 2.3 are borrowed from Mazda, 2.5 with a turbine - from Volvo). It's hard to say 2 liters - a lot or a little - everyone decides for himself, but for me personally it is almost enough. The car is quite heavy, with a bunch of options, and there is a noticeable loss of power when driving with 3 passengers and the air conditioner on. No, she does not stop driving at all - she still goes for overtaking, and “spins” well at high speeds, it just becomes more difficult for her to do all this, as a result of which the consumption increases.
Speaking of consumption: when buying, I measured the consumption by refueling (and not according to the readings of the on-board computer, as many do, it was about 11 liters in the city, about 8-9 liters outside the city. As every decent car owner should do when buying a used car - after the purchase, MOT was immediately done, on which:
Changing the engine oil and manual transmission
Replacing spark plugs
Internal combustion engine throttle valve cleaning and adaptation
All filters
A computer is connected, reading errors showed their absence.
After that, the flow rate pleasantly surprised, and amounted to 8.4 liters / 100 kilometers in city mode, and 5.9 liters in highway mode, without exaggeration. The measurements were carried out in the winter, with the heating turned on in the middle, without the outside lighting, heated windshield and rear windows, with 2 passengers, at a speed not exceeding 100 km / h, on studded tires.
For me, it still remains a mystery - where do they take the huge consumption (about 15 to 18 liters in the city) on similar engines from other owners.
The engine does not consume oil under any pretext, even if it systematically spins up to 3.5-4 thousand rpm. From replacement to replacement, the car doesn't eat up anything.
The oil is used original, Ford (most likely it is a barrel Castrol 5w-30).
The warm engine runs quietly; I almost started the already started car a couple of times.
Timing Belt - Missing, Hallelujah! The timing chain requires attention to itself at the time of the run near 200 thousand, so for the first 3-5 years of ownership you can forget about it (with timely maintenance, of course). For the rest, everything is standard, antifreeze is pink, the power steering fluid is gray, the belt on the engine is only one, according to the location of the engine (across) it changes without much difficulty.
I service the engine every 8,000 kilometers, it is expensive (even post-warranty maintenance not from a dealer costs about 4,500 thousand rubles), but it is reliable and calm in operation. I have never understood people who do not care about the maintenance of their car and change the oil with filters once every 25-30 thousand kilometers, after which they are surprised - the increased consumption, coking of the bed in the cylinder head, carbon deposits and in pots, the occurrence of rings on the caps, noise, vibrations, smokiness ...
Other engines (for example, 2.3 or 2.5 turbo engine) - the picture may be different, you need to read and try. I did everything at my own peril and risk.
The suspension is not multi-link, which works in the minus of comfort, but in the plus of maintenance and maintainability. There is nothing special to break down, shock absorbers, stabilizer struts and wishbones at the rear (of course, without separately changing silent blocks), at a cost - from the trade wind relatives. After the purchase, I had to raise the car, the list changed:
Brake discs and pads in a circle
Steering rod right front
Rear trailing arms
Stabilizer's pole
Partly the original was put, partly - a quality substitute, and it came out about 30 thousand. Expensive or cheap - judge for yourself. Regular trips to Karelia (Petrozavodsk, whoever was, knows what roads) and a control examination after half a year showed the absence of mechanical pathology. Let's see what happens next.
The luggage compartment deserves special attention. My height is 185 (described above), and bending over into the trunk opening - I cannot reach the back of the rear seats, the trunk is really very large, voluminous, with a niche for a spare wheel and essential tools. The main disadvantage of the luggage compartment, I will single out (like almost everyone who drives Mondeo) is a very narrow and small opening. Every now and then - either you get dirty on the bumper, or you won't get something from afar.
In winter, it was noticed that structurally the trunk lid closes close to the bumper, and if there is ice, there are scratches on the same bumper. Until I won, I am looking for solutions. The storm drain from the trunk lid is also not very thoughtfully made, since if you open the luggage compartment in the rain, a whole stream will rush from the lid, at best - on your knees.
Heating, ventilation, air conditioning have already been partially described in the topic header, but I will tell you in more detail. In general, everything is standard, except that the interior is large, and it is quite difficult to warm up in frost below 25 degrees. And it's not a weak stove, but the volume of the cabin. At first I was sitting on the spectacle - I thought it was a problem with the stove, but then I kind of realized that the air was almost hot from the deflectors, it just took time to warm up.
The situation is the same with air conditioning. True, after the purchase, I immediately decided to fill the system so that at an unnecessary moment I would not be left without coolness in the sun.
After refueling, the dust filter was removed, a complete steam treatment of all sub-torpedo air ducts with chlorhexidine was carried out at a temperature of 97 degrees and a pressure of 2 atmospheres.
This made it possible to kill and disinfect everything through which air enters the cabin. The A / C radiator was also repeatedly flushed with active body foam and pressurized water to reduce the load on the compressor.
After these procedures, the air conditioner began to cool an order of magnitude more, the interior began to cool down much faster.
To the same section I will include those nishtyaks that pleased with the purchase, we are talking about heated windshield. Before buying, I heard the opinion of skeptics, they say why it is needed, it will freeze as it freezes and other heresy .... I will say competently that in frost up to minus 20 degrees Celsius - any snow and any ice turns into water within 1 minute, after which the wiper blades are simply removed, or with a rubber slime. The battery will eat, no - the glass will not crack, no - there is no ice, the glass remains dry. A damn comfortable weight!
Ford has sewn into the converse an option that, when measuring the outside temperature, automatically turns on the heating of the windshield and rear glass, as well as the mirrors if the overboard is below plus 5. A lot of things, because at plus 4 there is practically no frost and frost, and the battery begins to eat up. It is treated with the fuse removed, if anyone needs it.
Permeability of course depends on the driver. It's not worth storming a ford and crossing water obstacles on this car, but on 30-centimeter snow, Ice Cruiser 7000 rubber, the car rushes like a tank, in second gear, without burrowing. Deeper - I have not tried it, and it is not necessary. Yet - an urban business sedan.
Thank God, we didn't have to check the safety, but according to what was stated - 8 pillows, including the driver's knee pillow. It's hard to say about the thickness of the metal, but given modern trends - it is thin, they save on everything. Don't drive - don't have to use.
Multimedia and audio - not to say that I'm delighted, but pretty good. The head unit is like a small TV, 8 speakers, and lacks a subwoofer. It plays quite well, can read USB, Micro DC (+ navigation), AUX and DVD.
The head unit itself has a Bluetooth function, a radio and you can watch a movie. In general, it is convenient. All this is an additional option, and refers to the car indirectly.
Conclusion:
A large, respectable sedan, with a good range of options and goodies, but unfortunately the modern quality of performance leaves much to be desired. I will put a solid top three for the assembly, crickets slip through the cabin, the paint layer is thin - chips to metal. If you choose a car, choose a slightly older (up to 2010) year, and in the worst case you get to the Belgian assembly, at the best - to the German one.
I didn't like the assembly of Vsevolozhsky Sollers.
Thanks for attention!
This year, 2014, a new, fifth generation of Ford Mondeo will be on sale. And therefore, now is the time to buy a car, which, on the one hand, is not yet morally obsolete, and on the other, has already decreased in price. And therefore, it seems to me, the review of the Ford Mondeo 4 now is just the way.
The model has been on the market for a long time and enjoys well-deserved popularity. Ford Mondeo is available in sedan, hatchback and station wagon bodies. Let's see what caused this and what are the main characteristics of this car.
We see Ford Mondeo 4 on the road every day, but what is interesting is that it is there in a variety of qualities. It can also be a car of a corporate fleet of large companies, used to transport customers. Also, this car is found on the way to the summer cottage, with a trunk and a cabin filled with seedlings and other country belongings. But it is not uncommon to see a Ford Mondeo with several children in the back seat, which speaks of another aspect of it - as a family car.
Based on this, we can conclude that the car turned out, albeit not pronounced, but extremely versatile, and perhaps this is the secret of its success.
Exterior inspiring confidence
The appearance of the car does not cause a storm of emotions, but everything here speaks of a solid and reliable car. Restyling carried out in 2010 did not change the exterior much, the radiator grille was updated, a new front bumper appeared, and the headlights became slightly different. In addition, some chrome has been added to the sides.
Appearance on a dark blue car
By the way, if you look at the history of changes in the Ford Mondeo, you will notice the constancy of one design line. And now, the general appearance of the car has remained the same. And even the next generation remained recognizable.
At the rear of the car, there is a twin tailpipe that adds external power to the car and speaks of solid status.
Judging by its dimensions, the car can be classified as a business class:
- Length - 4850 mm
- Width - 1886 mm
- Height - 1500 mm
Ford Mondeo 4 is the widest and tallest car among competitors.
However, from the Ford Mondeo trim levels, only the most expensive one corresponds to this status:
- Ambiente
- Trend
- Titanium
- Anniversary 20
Ford Mondeo color scheme 4
Top-end equipment is impressive - the rest are not very
Of course, in order to become part of the premium segment, it is not enough just to have a large body size. But for such a case, this car can please with the maximum configuration, where there is everything that is needed for the complete comfort of passengers and for pride in the driver.
High-quality interior materials, comfortable seats with pronounced lateral support, stitched with white stitching, look great and create the image of a quality car.
Leather interior: front seats and control panel
Good visibility is provided by relatively large rear-view mirrors and a good fit.
The dashboard is equipped with a color screen showing on-board computer data. Navigation on this display is done from the steering wheel and has a slight inconvenience. In order to get to the desired function, sometimes you have to do 5-6 clicks. But, in general, this is a trifle.
The center of the front panel is occupied by a large 7-inch screen, audio system and dual-zone climate control. The screen shows data from the rear view camera, navigator and all other interior equipment.
Navigation is not badly translated into Russian, although there are many abbreviations to which you need to get used to.
The chairs have heating and ventilation. The windshield and side windows are also heated.
And although the seats are molded for two people, the third will be just as comfortable there.
Plenty of free space in both front and back
The trunk has a very good volume - 493 liters, if you need more, then by folding the backs of the rear seats, the luggage compartment will almost triple.
Luggage compartment
Despite the rather large volume of the trunk, it is not convenient to fold oversized things into it due to the narrow opening.
Sound insulation practically does not cause any complaints, with each new generation or restyling, acoustic comfort has improved, and by this, the 4th generation has achieved very good results. According to the owners of Ford Mondeo, in the cabin you can speak in a half voice even at speeds over 200 km / h.
Good handling, but weak dynamics
Before the restyled model was armed with only one motor, which would show good dynamics, but now the engineers of the American company have supplied the car with another powerful engine. However, it is available only in the maximum configuration.
White sedan
The rest of the power units, as before, are not able to accelerate a heavy car too quickly. The weight of the Ford Mondeo 4 is 2.2 tons, so this behavior is quite justified.
For most trim levels, the average acceleration time to 100 km / h is about 10 seconds.
Let's see what engines we are offered with the Ford Mondeo 4.
Two powerful gasoline engines, aggregated with an automatic gearbox, with two clutches - Powershift. By the way, the reviews about her are very positive. So these two power units quite cheerfully accelerate the car to a hundred, in about 7.5 seconds.
There is also a turbo diesel, the main advantage of which should be efficiency, but, according to the owners of Ford Mondeo 4 with such an engine, the real consumption is one and a half times more than stated.
But, in general, the car is not a racing car, and for it the controllability is much more important, but just here there is complete order.
The suspension settings allow you to easily enter any corners without feeling any roll. The car perfectly obeys the steering wheel, and it is a pleasure to drive it. Thus, the technical characteristics perfectly match the market niche that this machine occupies.
However, the price to pay for such a suspension is its increased rigidity. And this leads to the fact that you will feel good all the cracks in the road.
Another small problem is not very high ground clearance, only 130 mm. This ground clearance will prevent you from climbing curbs or pushing on gravel. Most likely, Ford was counting on the use of their brainchild exclusively on smooth asphalt.
Ford Mondeo 4 test drive video
Safe and secure
As befits a car striving for business class, the Ford Mondeo 4 is equipped with a large number of active and passive systems to ensure that nothing happens to the driver and passengers.
- 6 airbags
- Safety shutters
- Driver's knee cushion
- Isofix - bracket for installing a child seat
- ABS - anti-lock braking system
- EBD - brake force distribution
- EBA - emergency braking assistance system
- ESP - Vehicle Stability
- ASR - traction control
- Wheel pressure monitoring
- Blind spot monitoring
- Cruise control
- Front and rear parking sensors
As you can see, the equipment is decent, although some of this is available either in top-end configurations or for an additional fee.
