11.02.2018
Ford Mondeo 3 (Ford Mondeo) - Medium-sized car of the European branch of Ford. The struggle for leadership between representatives of the middle class sedans is as follows - one explicit favorite and couple, in one degree or another, successful classmates trying to heal anything. Unlike competitors, Ford's company almost always managed to guess the mood and needs of buyers, thanks to this MONDEO for a long time was one of the best-selling cars in the segment. More than 10 years have passed since the cessation of this generation of the model, but in the secondary market, the car still uses persistent demand, making a worthy competition to younger cars of domestic production. But how justified the purchase of Ford Mondeo 3 will be with mileage and with what trouble owners of this, already a meal car during operation, now and try to find out.
A bit of history:
The name "Mondeo" (from Fr. "Monde" - "Peace") The car received due to the fact that it was originally assumed that the design and engineering units of the company "Ford" were engaged in its development placed around the world. However, the main part of the work on the creation of a new model was commissioned Ford Werke GmbH philia located in Germany. The debut of the First Mondeo (MK I) took place in January 1993, and the mass production started in March. The novelty was called upon to change the outdated "Ford Sierra" on the market. The assembly of the car was carried out at the Ford Plant in Genk (Belgium). The production of this generation has been launched until 1996.
The second generation of Ford Mondeo (MK II) debuted in 1996, but many experts perceived a novelty as a deep restyling of the previous generation of the car. The main changes from the precursor of the steel: upgraded power units, a modified design of the front and back of the body and a slightly modified front panel of the cabin. In 1999, the model range was replenished with the "charged" version of Ford Mondeo ST200. The release of the second generation of this model continued until 2000.
The premiere of Ford Mondeo 3 (MK III) in the world market took place in 2000. This generation was very distinguished from its predecessors not only by large dimensions (he became longer and wider), but also a new solid interior design. Despite the fact that the car belonged to the budget class of sedans, many experts highly appreciated the novelty. During the release, the car was restored twice (in 2003 and 2005), during which the line of power aggregates and transmission was updated. But the main focus was made to change the interior - each time he tried to make it more solid and comfortable. Ford Mondeo 3 production was completed in 2007.
Debit Ford Mondeo 4 took place in 2007. The novelty has become more than the predecessor not only externally, but also inside. The level of quality of finishing materials of the cabin, as well as noise and vibration insulation, was paid a lot of attention and active safety. Since March 2009, a car is going to the Russian factory in Vvsolzhsk. In August 2010, restyling was held during which they changed: the hood, the radiator grille, the bumper, the optics were also improved and the daytime LED headlights appeared.
The fifth generation of the model was presented in early 2012 in North America. The novelty has many similarities with the concept of Ford Evos (fusion) debuting on the Frankfurt auto show.
Weak places and disadvantages of Ford Mondeo 3 with mileage
There is no longer to talk about the quality of the paint and varnish coverage, since most of the copies presented in the secondary market were repainted for one reason or another. If the car has not yet been painted, the LCP will not be in the best condition, most often it is the consequences of small damage (numerous scratch chips). As for the corrosion resistance of the body, then, as a rule, there are no serious problems, the exception can be the car of the first years of release - begin to rust in hidden places (under the upholstery of the front of the cabin and trunk). You can still note the tendency to corrosion of the wheeled arches, thresholds, edges of doors and welds of the engine compartment. Also in the risk zone, the exhaust system, spars, the attachment points of the suspension, subframes and the subframe itself.
The main weak points of the body are plastic elements - bumpers, fenders and their attachments. The problem is that with the arrival of the cold they are disturbing and breaking even from a minor impact. Of the other deficiencies of the body, you can note the unreliability of the door loops - they saw. Over time, the windshield sealant loses hermeticity, because of this, the moisture in the rainy weather enters the salon. Before buying, be sure to check, not the wet floor under the feet of the driver and the passenger, since this defect before the sale is hardly eliminated. The hood lock requires regular care, the fact is that it is exposed to dirt and moisture. If you do not follow it (you need to rinse and lubricate regularly) with its performance there will be problems. Also, periodic lubrication is required to the trapezoids of wipers.
Power units
Ford Mondeo 3 was completed with gasoline engines - 1.8 (110, 125 and 130 hp), 2.0 (145 hp), 2.5 (170 hp), 3.0 (204, 226 hp), and Turbodiesel volume 2.0 (90, 116, 130 hp) and 2.2 (155 hp) liters. Among the gasoline force aggregates are among the most common four quarters of 1.8 and 2.0 liters. Both aggregates are reliable and extremely rarely delivering problems, closer to 2,500,000 miles of mileage requires replacing the timing chain and its tensioners. To their main disadvantages include the following: The timing of the ardent stars. To carry out this paper, a qualified specialist is required, if you drag or underwash bolts, everything will end with expensive engine repair. It should also be noted the lack of factory repair sizes of the piston, therefore, when the short block has to be changed.
Before buying, listen to the engine, if in the area of \u200b\u200bthe first cylinder, a rattling sound resembles a knock of the valves, most likely the flap was caught in the intake manifold, the replacement only assembled. For trouble-free operation of the engine, you need to monitor the state of the ignition candles, since when they are malfunctioning, the resource of ignition coils and catalyst decreases. Of the weak places of power units, we can note the unreliability of the fuel pump, the thermostat, the EGR valve. Some owners are numbered to launch a cold engine. With a mileage of more than 200,000 km, an increased oil consumption is observed, due to problems with piston rings and valve glands. The resource stated by the manufacturer of power units is 300-350 thousand km, but with due service, they can serve 500,000 km.
Gasoline motors V6 volume of 2.5 and 3.0 liters are less common. These power units are not only very similar to the row fours, but have similar problems: a small resource of the fuel pump and the flaps in the intake manifold, also a weak point is the plastic impeller of the cooling pump (when replacing it is recommended to prefer the pump with a metal impeller). Of the disadvantages of power units, it is possible to note the unsuccessful design of the cooling system (high probability of engine overheating) and high fuel consumption.
Diesel motors Ford Mondeo 3
Diesel engines are no less reliable than gasoline, but in contrast to them have more capricious fuel equipment. TDCI turbosories equipped with Delphi system deserve separate attention. Buying a car with such a system there is a high probability to face a breakdown of the nozzles and the fuel pump, which, as a rule, ends with the repair of the entire injection system (the pump starts to drive a metal chips). It is also worth mentioning about higher service costs, besides, a significant part of the European car will be with a sump filter. Do not forget about typical problems inherent in turbo diesel engines with a large mileage - the valve of the EGR system and the flow meter. By 150-200 thousand km, a replacement of a two-mask flywheel is required. To avoid big trouble, it is necessary to refuel only with high-quality diesel fuel and once in 8-10 thousand km change the oil. The use of the recommended SAE30 oil in a decent mileage engine can end with the turning of the liners of the pistons (experts recommend using SAE40, or even SAE50).
Transmission
In the secondary market, Ford Mondeo 3 is available with such gearboxes: 5 and 6-speed mechanics, as well as with 4 and 5-speed automata. The failure of mechanical gearboxes - the phenomenon is infrequent, but given the elder age, the car must be prepared for replacing the clutch, as a rule, its resource is 140-160 thousand km. But the four-stage automatic CD4E gearbox is the exact opposite of the mechanics and has a large number of weak points. Most problems causes oil pumps, since the late diagnosis of its malfunction leads to early failure of the main elements of the transmission. It is also worth noting weak solenoids in the hydraulicone and the chain in the drive. There are no discrepancies and double drum cases. Despite the fact that the cost of most parts is relatively low, the transmission restoration will not be cheap, and it should not count on a large resource of the repaired box. Extremely rarely, they are in charge of more than 150,000 km.
There was a five-speed Jatco automatic (JF506E), but it also has a number of flaws. The most common illness is the rapid wear of the rubber seals of the pistons and the pressure control solenoid. As a rule, by 200,000 km, it is necessary to change the entire set of solenoids and the hydraulic slab. It is also worth noting the tendency of the box to overheating (weak heat exchanger), after which a whole "bouquet" of problems can get out. The differential does not like large loads, so the lovers have to haver, it is in the risk zone - the distillation of differential often leads to the destruction of the hull and failure of the automatic transmission.
Reliability Chassis Ford Mondeo 3 with Mileage
Ford Mondeo 3 front suspension is traditional for most modern machines - MacPherson, but the rear is proud of Ford engineers - a multi-dimensional influence with the effect of infringement. The weakest place of the suspension is the racks of the transverse stability stabilizer, the original walk 30-40 thousand km. The average resource of the sleeves is 50-60 thousand km. Also, a small resource has the forefronts, shock absorbers and support bearings - 70-90 thousand km, but the rear can hold up to 150 thousand km. Ball supports run 100-120 thousand km, in the original change only assembled with the lever, which significantly increases the cost of repair. Silent blocks are withstanding up to 150,000 km. In the rear suspension, the springs of the shock absorber are considered a weak place - the extreme turns are rolled. You can also note not very hardy leverage, but despite this, neat drivers have more than 100,000 km.
In the steering system, the steering rack is not famous for its reliability (it starts to knock closer to 120000 km, and to 200-250 can begin to "eat" steering wheel) and pump GUR, good, the cost of replacement is not too high. To extend the resource of the rail and pump, you should adhere to two rules - do not rotate the wheels in place and do not delay the steering wheel in the extreme position. The remaining elements of the steering are reliable and possess a good resource. For example, steering tips on average run 80-100 thousand km, traction - 120-150 thousand km. Mondeo 3 has sensitive brakes designed for high speeds, but are not designed for our dirt, it is it that causes the rapid wear of the disks and pads. If you do not use the handbrake with the corrosion time, it will begin to affect its braid cable. If there is a problem, a sharp handlebar jerk can lead to fastener deformation or shoe drive mechanism. Also on a car over 12 years old, brake lines and caliper suffer from corrosion.
Salon
The quality of the finishing materials of the Ford Mondeo salon 3 averages - some plastic elements are easily scratched and often creaked annoying. Of the weak points of the salon, it is possible to note the rapid wear of the pens, unreliable front seating pads, and the frame itself is not designed for overall drivers. Despite the small amount of electronics, according to modern standards, without flaws it did not cost. From small troubles, it is possible to note the existing display of climate control control, the failures in the operation of the central lock (required replacement of microswitters) and windows. A much more serious breakdown is the failure of the cabin fan and malfunction of the climate control unit.
Outcome:
Despite the fact that Ford Mondeo 3 is not deprived of the shortcomings, in this price segment (up to 5000 cu) is one of the most interesting options in the secondary market. The optimal option for the acquisition is a reitoring copy with a two-liter motor paired with mechanics. Given the age of the car, its complete diagnosis is not desirable, but a mandatory procedure, which in the future will help save not one hundred dollars.
If you are the owner of this car model, please describe the problems that you have to face during the operation of the car. Perhaps it is your feedback that will help readers of our site when choosing a car.
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In the model range of European companies, the D-class sedans traditionally serve as a business card for budget producers. After all, it is also recently from him, from the family class, the "real premium" of a big German triple began, and therefore, the competition between well-equipped top-of-cheap brands and premium was desperate - it was impossible to fall into the dirt face.
Before the release of the third generation, Ford Mondeo in this fight did not benefit, rather, on the contrary, tried to catch up with competitors. German Opel, French and the Japanese clearly exceeded Ford in the fight for the consumer. However, Mondeo took the price, and in the reserve there was a trump card in the form of the title "Car of the Year". The size of the salon is the main cons model, it was unsightened small for this class, and the set of motors was not the most successful.
More agents. Consumers were not affected by the fact that the body was designed to install the motors both longitudinally and transversely, on the use of a full drive and several options for the wheelbase. And the emphasis on passive security, which the model advertising did, in the blink of an eye he became not relevant after - the car in them showed a very mediocre result.
Ford Mondeo I and II
But you understand that such a big corporation as Ford Motor Company has the strength and will do something sensible. Just the "first pancake" (and Mondeo was the first car on the new front-wheel drive platform in Europe) turned out to be a com. The second generation was essentially a deep facelifting of the first, but the development of the third reacted with all attention and, perhaps, it was finally very successful. About him, actually, the more old "losers" are almost irrelevant for a number of parameters, and Mondeo III and now looks great.
What is it good?
The new edge body design highlights the car from the crowd of classmates - a good job of designers is not outdated, it looks great against the backdrop of later Focus II and many other cars. But a constructive car, on the contrary, is very conservative. Front-wheel drive, MacPherson in front and simple multi-dimensione from behind, row "fours" and V6 transversely under the hood, three body options - sedan, wagon and elefbeck.1 / 3
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However, it is rather the merit of Mazda, the AJ-series engines of which turned out to be "wide-consuming" options for Jaguarovsky, and from there came to all models of Ford. Diesel engines collaborated with PSA development here PUMA family, several power gradations, two versions of the working volume and ... Glory not the most successful motors. Although 2.2 liter diesel engines also put on the legendary Defender, and the Mazda BT-50 and Ford Ranger pickups - they showed themselves perfectly. But for some reason it was on Mondeo and Transit that a bad reputation was entrenched behind them. Comparatively early Facelifting 2003 is associated with changes in the environmental class and some revaluation of the equipment for the sake of higher score for passive safety - constructively, the car has changed little.
Breakdowns and problems in operation
Body and Salon
As I have already written, the body has become much stronger and more resistant to rust in comparison with the predecessor. Serious corrosion manifests itself only after 10-15 years of operation, and often in the hidden places. The external panels on most cars are kept perfectly to old years, even if special care measures were not taken. Copies with surface corrosion and numerous problems of LCP come across, but most often it is the consequences of small damage that are not heal in time. And yet - work in a very bad climate, parking lots in wet garages, etc. Such machines are rare, and usually you can find "flaw" in their biography.
For most other copies of weak places, front suspension racks, thresholds, bottoms of doors, rear arches, fastening points of subframes and subframes themselves are left. Yes, yes, these massive details here in the risk area. The first traces should usually be signed in the depths of the engine compartment, but the appearance of the car can be flawless for a long time. The design of the doors is prone to drawdowns, and Liftback has weaknesses in the back of the body. It is worth checking the condition of body elements under the upholstered - they can trustly crack, it will take welding. Small cracks most often show themselves in a metal embrying on irregularities that are not associated with the work of the suspensions, and find them difficult. From regularly breaking components - all outer plastic, especially the fenders. But the bumpers are too fragile here, mainly in a light frost. If in the summer, the blow can pass without consequences, then the blow to the same place in the winter will definitely cause numerous "fractures" - foam buffers in the bumpers are often jammed, and plastic does not withstand deformation. The interior is very good and better in the body tolerate age. It is difficult to have the seats, the lumbar side is often breaking, and in general the frame is weak. The fabric of the driver's seat is inclined to the appearance of rush. But the trim starts to get clinched only after running more than 200 thousand kilometers, and the pillans of the handles will be put on, which are easy to replace. Cutting climate displays are characteristic of almost all machines aged, the Mondeo is not an exception.
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The poor work of the central castle is also not a great surprise and is treated with the replacement of microswitters. So much worse, that frankly unreliable salon fan - its extremely unsuccessful design lives his life literally from a three-year-old age. He may unexpectedly stop working, then turn on, work out a year and get up again. The windows are weak, but the price of the question is also small. In general, this means that there is no serious claims to the car, just the quality is not premium, but also prices for parts do not bite, repair is simple. But a rich choice of equipment, among the options there are heating of the rear sofa and the front seats with ventilation, and several more types of "sports" salons. The traditional trouble of all Fords of that period is the hood castle. The larva is located under the emblem on the radiator lattice and fails very quickly and at the most inopportune moment. Solution options are several, from the plug-in rubber cover to the installation of the lock of the lock from the Mondeo IV instead of the native, it simply opens from the cabin, like all the "normal" machines.
Electrician
Electric problems did not pass the machine - the quality of the manufacture of wiring here suffers, check the status of the connectors is needed regularly. The cabin wiring suffers from the accumulation of moisture in carpets, incapant - is crumbling due to heat. ABS sensors will be submitted and wiring under the bottom of the machine. Not too often, but problems are diverse. On machines with ESP problems can throw the steering wheel sensor. Almost all machines after five to seven years fails the outdoor temperature sensor, climate control after that begins to go crazy. The generator is not a sample of reliability, it almost always requires replacement after the six-seven years of operation, it has weak bearings and rectifier. In the gasoline engine control system, there is a conventional ignition module and there are candlestone wires - you should not forget about them, they can easily lend. Candles are recommended to change at least 40 thousand kilometers every time. Radiators and their wiring are also worth a revision with the same frequency.Suspension, brakes and steering
Not the most reliable steering rack and pump Gur are pleased with a low replacement price. Yes, the knock usually will lead to progressive leaks after a short time. Yes, it is very careful to violate the "grandfather ban" - do not turn the wheels in place, otherwise the pump, and the rake will suffer. And even more so do not stand for an extra second to delay the rail on the limiter. But the price of 10 thousand rubles moved around 10 thousand rubles is quite lifting even for a rich owner, and on good roads it can pass more than hundreds of thousands of kilometers. Of course, the result is not outstanding, but quite acceptable. The suspension is also quite reliable. In front of the risk area of \u200b\u200bthe spring and the supports of the racks. The rear Silent-block of the front lever is relatively inexpensive, and the ball support is reliable. But in any case, the assembly resource under normal operating conditions is at least 60-100 thousand km to the first bulkhead. If the repair is comprehensively, it will not be.
Behind, too, the springs are also weak, often climbing extreme turns. And the multi-dimensions are not very strong levers, and only for longitudinal has "native" repair kits. The rest also read, but the metal thrust itself is too thin for reliable repair. Universal, by the way, the suspension is completely different, stronger, with a completely different set of components. Amateur shipping the car "Full" rear suspension often passes only 50 thousand km to overhaul with a replacement of one or two levers, but most owners, fortunately, are empty, and the resource is quite acceptable, comparable to the front suspension resource.
The brake system is characterized by weak calipers, especially in the back, not very reliable pipes of highways and frequent electrical problems with sensors and control unit. Calipers are tritely sealed because of not very successful anthers and thick brake pads - there is a consequence of an attempt to reduce the maintenance. Brake highways are not very well protected and corroded at the age of about 10 years. It is dangerous, but not too expensive with timely replacement. Repair is simple - a flexible copper tube is perfectly installed at the place of the old steel. Still brake discs are prone to the appearance of beats and uneven wear, but again, a lot of inexpensive neoriginal makes it too important.
Transmission
Completely familiar Ford mechanical boxes of the MTX75 and MMT6 series of some special problems are also extremely reliable. Even on the "charged" version of ST22, the box works fine. With automata, the situation is different. The old four-stage Ford CD4E machine, which is found mainly on dorestayling machines, is not a stronghold of reliability. Of course, the box was made since 1994, but she had a bunch of weak points. First of all, not the most successful oil pump, which can easily fail with understandable consequences. Weak solenoids in the hydraulicone, not the most successful chain in the drive, and the constructive is not a couple of AISIN and JATCO. Double drum also breaks regularly. Spare parts are inexpensive, and the box knows well in repair, make it easy. But this does not mean that the repair will be inexpensive - "Standard" the price of any problem with the automatic transmission is valid here: for 70,000 rubles you will promise "all zero." It will break again pretty soon, on average, the resource after a good bulkhead does not exceed 150 thousand km, but often turns out three times less.
Most restyled machines have a much more interesting automatic transmission under the hood, Jatco 5F31J, it is JF506E. Such a box was put on Nissan, and at Mitsubishi Japanese and American assembly, as well as on some Volkswagen, where it carries the name 09a. This five-speed box refers to the number of particularly budget structures, but this does not mean that it is bad. Major problems - early wear of rubber seals pistons and clogging by mud solenoid pressure control. During the runs "for 200", the entire set of solenoids and a hydroblock plate is often changed. Many problems are caused by overheating due to a weak heat exchanger. There are enough other weaknesses both in mechanics and on control hydraulics, but in general the design is quite successful. With neat operation, it will almost always take place 150, and even 200 thousand km, even without refinement. Yes, and in repair is convenient. Fans of traffic lights in the risk area turns out to be differential, and its breakdown usually leads to a complete output of the automatic transmission due to the destruction of the housing. Like many five props, it is strongly recommended to establish an external enlarged automatic transmission radiator (from a fourteration, for example) and an external filter with a magnetic trap. Other information will be important to lovers of contract spare parts: the box was called JA5A-EL on Mazda and installed it on Mazda 5, 6, MPV and ATENZA. In addition to the name of the difference is minimal.
Motors
Most of the Mondeo motors are row fours of 1.8 and 2.0 liters from the Honored Mazda L Series family. Chain engines with a successful constructive, good forcing opportunities and at the same time extremely inexpensive. Yes, there are weak seals, the crankcase ventilation system, the throttle is not too reliable, it is inclined to leakage, the ignition system is old-fashioned, and the inlet is often grossied due to the heap of weak connections - from the rings of nozzles to uncomfortable clamps. The intake manifold has one very unpleasant feature - the length of switching length at large runs may fall into the cylinder, causing or damage to the valve, or even the cylinder bumps and the piston damage. In practice, the motor successfully passes its two hundred kilometers in any mode, and if the owner is desired, it may turn into 350-500 km. The timing chain will require a replacement for about 200 thousand km, which for the latest generation chain motors almost a record. From the controversial troubles, it is still possible to recall the timing of the timing stars, which slightly increases the requirements for the qualifications of the repairmen - hauling the fastening bolts or the wrong tightening torque will lead to Stalingrad after the phase disorders. In practice, it is rare, but for many unpleasant surprise there will be a lack of repair sizes. If necessary, the boaronta is recommended to simply replace the SHOT-block, since it is inexpensive. Podcast wiring is also not too reliable, but ten years it will almost certainly last, and with light repairs - and all 15. It requires a full replacement, and the fires in the Mondeo motor compartment arise infrequently. Here are overheated due to the unsuccessful design of the cooling system tubes, pumps (however, it is more to the 2,5 and 3.0 liters motors) arise regularly. It is also often scolding not the most successful firmware at motors 1.8, because of which they are prone to "swimming" revolutions, and the motor may even unexpectedly stall if the throttle is slightly contaminated.Sales market: Europe.
The third generation Ford Mondeo hatchback released in 2000 has passed two updates. The first of them took place in June 2003 and was very solid. The model received many large and small changes in the exterior, interior and power part. Externally, the updated Ford Mondeo hatchback is easy to identify on a new bumper with a large air intake, a large fog lamps of a trapezoidal shape, chrome-plated frame of the radiator grid with a mesh pattern. Also updated the rear lights and side mirrors. In the interior, even better materials were used, the dashboard is upgraded, and a number of changes have been associated with improving noise insulation. Additional changes were made to the exterior in September 2005 - easy modification of the front and rear parts of the car body.
The interior of the updated Ford Mondeo hatchback also received a number of changes. From the most significant one can list the following: for example, here is another frame with the clock and the buttons of the emergency and switching on the heating of the posterior and windshield, another climate block, the lower frame has been changed, where the transmission lever is installed. In general, the third generation Mondeo salon is distinguished by the increased quality of finishing, improved ergonomics. A sufficient quantity and range of driver's seat adjustments, as well as the steering column with adjustment in two planes, will make it convenient to get driving, and that the legs of the rear passengers are not closely, in the backs of the front seats there are deep excavations. In the standard configuration of Core, the updated hatchback Mondeo offered only the most necessary (multi-power, electric car, air conditioning, audio system), but for surcharges you could get alloy wheels, fog, heated washer nozzles and other equipment.
After restyling Ford Mondeo in addition to the previous engines with a working volume of 1.8 liters (gasoline) and 2.0 liters (gasoline, diesel), as well as a 24-valve 2.5-liter V6 received a new powerful gasoline version with 3.0- Lithing motor V6 (204 hp), as well as a 2.2-liter diesel engine TDCI (155 hp). The most common option that can be found on sale is the Mondeo 1.8 MT hatchback. With engine power in 125 hp (179 nm), it is able to gain a "hundred" in 10.9 seconds and the maximum speed of 205 km / h. There are also cars with a 2.0-liter engine (145 hp, 190 nm) - here is the possibilities higher: 9.9 seconds to accelerate 0-100 km / h and 215 km / h "MAILDER".
Ford Mondeo 2003-2007 hatchback has an independent suspension of all wheels. In all modifications, the car received a power steering and disc brakes (ventilated in front). Mondeo 2003-2007 hatchback body sizes are: length - 4731 mm, width - 1812 mm, height - 1429. Wheel base 2754 mm provides a good stock of space for rear passengers. Road clearance is small - 120 mm. The volume of the hatchback trunk is 500 liters. Folding rear seats allow you to increase it to 1290 liters.
The third generation Ford Mondeo hatchback has an optimized security body design (4 Euro NCAP stars). Front pillows - with two-stage disclosures, depending on the strength of the blow and the position of the driver and passenger. In addition, the car received side pillows and inflatable curtains over doorways. Safe pedal assembly, active head restraints, attachment of a child seat, a system of warning about an unused seat belt - all this is included in the standard kit along with anti-lock brakes (with electronic brake force regulator and auxiliary braking system) plus an optional stabilization system.
Ford Mondeo was often used as corporate transport - this is a good reason to more strictly approach the technical condition of the car. By the place of place behind Mondeo is far from the best in the class. Increased attention requires chassis, in addition, the car has a low clearance (after hitting the curb, the lower skirt of the bumper can be broken). Of the annoying "small things" are often called a breaking driver of the driver's seat height, an uncomfortable opening of the hood. The body requires verification for corrosion. In 2007, the next generation came out.
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Ford Mondeo III Owners Reviews
Ford Mondeo III, 2002
I can with full confidence to name Ford Mondeo III with my old and good friend who never let down! I already go to the car for four years and the mileage is not "children's" here, but such a feeling arises that you only drove the car from the car dealership! In terms of design of the appearance, and how the salon is made - everything is perfect, I really like it! The biggest advantage is that my "Ford" and did not think to spoil my mood. Just ride it and you are happy about life, but just do not forget that he is friend to you, and therefore you do with him, like a friend and do not forget that you need to pass all the planned that, do not bother to "consumables." According to the running qualities, manageability - it has already been said so much, it was said that I will not be repeated, which it is known to say that everything is known.
The only drawback of Mondeo III is that he always needs gasoline only high quality, at least to refill on which you drive was a more or less well-known brand. Somehow, when I just started riding a car, so I drove to refuel to our "lint", I call them oil players, so then after their fuel there were many problems. Ford refuses to "digest" such gasoline, so I had to remove the tank, to clean everything, replace filters, fuel pumps. Now I am already taught bitter experience, so I go only on the proven gas stations and with my car everything is super - she drives me like a breeze.
Dignity : Interior design and exterior, driving quality, handling.
disadvantages : We need gasoline only high quality.
Victor, Moscow
Ford Mondeo III, 2003
During operation, Ford Mondeo III never failed, judging adequately. Convenient rear salon, passengers behind the seat of the front row of a large inconvenience are not delivered. Spacious trunk. A full spare wheel is an important distinctive feature from modern cars. The minus of this car, like some of the other Ford, is a way to open the hood. Just meaningless, never understood Henry. Very well blows the air from the stove, the salon is quickly heated. But the frost is hard. With the new battery in Finland this year at -35s refused to start. I had to use the tractor at the local owner. Thank God that MCPP! Wailed, everything is fine. I sin on our gasoline.
High-speed indicators are good, everything did not squeeze - noisy. But 180 km / h - "flies" easily and confident. You can not raise voices. Oil with a mileage of 90,000 km ate 300 grams (from "MAX" to the middle of the level). Once flooded, I ride. "Servicemen" say that there is no need to add. Natural "avgar" oil from replacement before replacement, i.e. 120,000 km - the norm. In spare parts, there are nuances, all do not predict, a lot of European "non-original" worthy quality, at an affordable price.
Dignity : I like the rear suspension, I traveled the baby constantly slept. I consider the 2-liter Golden Middle Motor. The dynamics of a / m is amazing.
disadvantages : Dear original spare parts.
Paul, Ufa
Ford Mondeo III, 2005
At first, the feelings were exclusively "Euphorious" - this is the first new car in the family. All clean, smells nice. Over time, the former gloss was gone, but positive feelings remained. The car is very comfortable for its class and the price then. Ford Mondeo III seats are covered with high-quality and pleasant to the touch with a cloth, in the summer in the heat heated not much, it is possible to sit in the wrong car without discomfort, but in the extreme case there is a multistage heating of the front seats. On the doors and torpedoes, soft plastic, leather steering wheel, in the middle of "beard" a representative radio "Sony". In general, the interior is quite classic. Handling - I did not notice any special flaws here, well, and I would not note any outstanding abilities of the car. Yes, confidently enters the turn, but at the same time you don't have to forget about the speed. Ford Mondeo III brakes are very grip, never let down. Comfort in the cabin when driving at the level. Noise insulation on the "head" above most of the "Japanese", plastic soft and therefore there are no extraneous sounds, well, sitting - steering is convenient, the review is again good.
Dynamics: Here the car loses. And, as it seems to me, it's all about the machine, yes, yes, the "ancient" 4-speed automatic machine. Going 100 km / h, you press the "sneaker" to the floor, the car with the sound of the trolleybus speed ride rides forward, it is fertile that it is fully loaded. And that I also did not like it - a vague gas pedal. Well, the most important is safety. Checked for yourself personally. The car worked for 100 percent and if not saved life, then it was accurate from hard injuries. I was driving on New Riga about 180 km / h, in front of me in the technological reversal, "Nine" unfolded. Twenty meters slowed down, tried to leave, but it did not work out. "Nine" turned over, it turned me out. Was fastened, nothing felt any scratch. Passengers from the rear seat of nine with severe injuries were treated for more than a year. Now everyone is healthy.
Dignity : Comfort. Finish. Security.
disadvantages : Automatic.
Yuri, Moscow
Ford Mondeo III, 2004
According to the first sensations, Ford Mondeo III seemed very sweat and dynamic, spacious, comfortable and soft. I liked the big (for sedan) the trunk. At the Mondeo is very good overclocking, it is nice to keep at speeds to (120) is not further comfortable and expensive. Maximum accelerated to 180km / h once as an experiment. In sensations, it can easily and more, but I did not find a suitable road for such a feat and there was no desire. The road keeps well: on the protracted turns at a speed of about 100 km / h, even being touched on the bar, he did not have to catch it. When rebuilding in winter through a rut, you also don't need to catch it, it keeps the road perfectly. Brakes - a separate moment. Compared with many ordinary cars, Ford Mondeo III with a sharp braking rises like inserted. But it is in the summer. In winter, due to the high weight of the car and ABS, braking is quite long. There is a lot of space ahead and for the driver and for the passenger. From behind there is a lot of space. Knees do not rest. It can be comfortable to fit 3 medium men (70-100 kg). Also in the background, 2 children feel good in the car chairs and the wife in the midst of them. Consumes about 12 liters per 100 km. It does not eat oil completely. Plodes are enough for a long time. Auto reliable in circulation. I never let down. Rally break, parts are inexpensive, there is everything on the disassembly. Much interchangeable from other "Fords". Repairs at home in the garage with your own hands, but I have 2 of my excellent masters.
Dignity : Smart. Maneuverable. Good brakes. Great keeps the road. Reliable. Inexpensive and easy to maintain. Heating in the front and rear window. Spacious salon and trunk.
disadvantages : Low. Captures borders, can't call in the "winter" parking space. Strange hood lock. Front hub bearings serve 20 thousand km.
Mikhail, Dolgoprudny
Ford Mondeo III, 2006
The overall impression of Ford Mondeo III is excellent. Ford has been exploited from the moment of purchase until April 2013, 101500 km passed, visited and felt on himself, and more than once, almost any conditions, ranging from frosts under -30 and ending with the heat for +40, in snowfall and livne with a hail in extremely low visibility. Both quite long (Moscow, Ukraine, Astrakhan region, Crimea). During all this time, serious complaints are not caused by anything. At the same time, once on the road near Kursk at and so almost that the "front road" in the pit, breaking both right wheels and kill one disc, but even the suspension, as it turned out after checking, did not bother. The gathering collapse, however, still set up once during operation - but this is so it should be performed periodically. I have never let down in frosts with the launch. True, it was operated almost daily, starting from 2009 (the battery charges constantly). Challenges. I think on perfectly. Although in the limiting braking, even though in a sharp turn with that, it always clearly goes behind the wheel and it listens. I love to drive, with passport 9.8 to a hundred quite it allowed, the dimensions were felt very well. Each kulik, of course, praises his swamp, but I, every day, chasing 20 km around the city and 20 on the highway, even in the very bad snow-covered or wet weather in the high-speed left strip and rarely interfered with the car coming back. In bad weather, perhaps, it is even generally one-time situations - the car inspired only a sense of confidence. Consumption of 7.8-8.2 l / 100 km on the highway and somewhere 10.5-11.5 in the city, considering Moscow traffic jams - quite normal. Comfortableness. Excellent. Now I moved to the new Mercedes "E-shki" - Painly, of course, but not radically. Plus, Ford has a ceiling higher (my height is 181 cm, landing like a sedental). The salon is very spacious, the armchairs are comfortable. We traveled a family from 4 adults by 1200 km - no problem.
Dignity : design. Ergonomics. Comfortableness. Finish. Availability of service. Advancement to Russian conditions.
disadvantages : Small.
Ilya, Moscow
Ford Mondeo III, 2003
"MONDEO 3" 2003 1.8 MT, at that time I was the 4th owner with a mileage of 153 thousand (by itself, but the essence is not in this). The engine was in principle satisfied (125 hp) I am not a racer, I traveled 80-110, I accelerate a couple of times for the sake of interest, how much will go, the maximum speed 205, does not go anymore. And accelerates slowly because of its weight. For ordinary ride on the highway and the city, gasoline eats medium (well, for its class, of course) - a mixed consumption of 8 l, the route is 6 l at 80-90 km, a city is up to 12 liters with a climate. The oil came up with a long and high speed, poured the floor with the synthetics, changed every 8 thousand, 5 liters left. In principle, what he drove a little, not much strained, the car is not new. There was no problem with the engine at all, but the equipment is the generator (light melted), the fan, the pump was replaced. The handbrake did himself (the handbrake jars and does not let go) eliminated the usual reinforced spring. On the chassis - noise insulation is weak, but the suspension and the weight of Ford Mondeo III do their job. The car holds the road very well, and the difference between 80 km / h and 180 km / h is no, everything is clearly, the side wind does not blow up. Beautiful appearance and interior on top, I really liked the soft insanity of the cabin (torpedo and door panels) which for 12 years I trembled, neither scratched. The seats do not say that excellent, the front is comfortable, the back never tired, and behind the jamb with latches for seat belts, I immediately unscrewed, of course, there is a lot of space, but if you turn around, it's not comfortable when driving, people will feel free which will throw, then left, then right. Now for maintenance. Dear, but I did not buy the original and did not particularly feel the pressure of finance.
Dignity : Mail engine. Comfortable salon. Reliable if you follow.
disadvantages : Noise insulation is weak.
Pavel, Krasnodar
Ford Mondeo III, 2005
I own Ford Mondeo III for more than 10 years. Attachments - a few times bearings (hubs), springs in a circle, rear racks. A couple of years ago he changed the thermostat, the generator flew (finally). The battery has changed a month ago, turned perfectly, but - 10 years and winter ahead. Otherwise - no problem. Of course, consumables changed (pads, once the drives changed), I try to change the oil once every 10-12 thousand (lia the native Fordovskoye). Several times with full load rode south, in Sevastopol, regularly in Finland dangle - everything without the slightest hint of problems, consumption on the highway, even after 170 thousand, is about 7 liters per hundred. Machine satisfied.
Dignity : The budget value of spare parts. Maintainability. Convenience in driving. Comfort (especially - in winter conditions). Reliability.
disadvantages : Hood lock. A small volume of the washer tank.
Sergey, St. Petersburg
Ford Mondeo 1 was created in 1992 in order to become a uniform model for the markets of America, Europe and Asia. Prior to this event, separate vehicles were presented in regional car dealerships. Since 1993, the car, replacing the once popular Sierra, got on the stands of car dealerships. The new Ford Mondeo era began.
What was the new model notable? Ford Mondeo changed the type of drive to the front. Plant engineers took care of the safety of the owners of the machine: the body got a form that defended the owner of the car from the harmful consequences of the accident. Front airbag, ABS and belts with printers kept the health of the driver who decided to buy Ford Mondeo.
High-quality body steel did not allow the Ford Mondeo for years, even after several years of operation, the paint continued to shine in the sun. The car was released in three versions: wagon, hatchback and sedan. A steel timber has boiled in the door, which reduced the likelihood of injury. The Ford Mondeo Models was not needed, the owners were pleased with their acquisition.
The Ford Mondeo engine was four-cylinder with Zetec name. The volume of the power unit was equal to two, 1.8 and 1.6 liters. The car Ford Mondeo photo of which is now on the Internet, equipped with a motor with a system of distributed injection -News at that time. For the first generation of Ford Mondeo cars, the price is now 100 thousand rubles.
The creation of Ford Mondeo 2 was in 1996. In October, the first car came down from the plant conveyors. The basis remained old, but the body received several serious modifications. The car became larger, and his interior "matured", heaven all the best from the German presentable assembly. The new Ford Mondeo was produced in 3 standard modifications: hatchback, wagon and sedan.
Ford Mondeo received improved suspension MacPherson and the vibration of the cabin on off-road has become a story. Improved control, because the car was equipped with a hydraulic steering wheel. It became easier to travel, drivers got rid of the need to use physical strength for turning and reversal. Only for the sake of these changes, car enthusiasts decided to buy Ford Mondeo.
The Ford Mondeo engine was changed: along with traditional variants of 1.8 and Ford Mondeo 2.0, power units with a volume of 2.5 liters and 3 liters appeared. The last modification was equipped with a V6 motor. The next minor cosmetic changes happened to Ford Mondeo for years to 2003-2005.
Thanks to the optimal price and quality ratio, the new Ford Mondeo replaced was not required, it was a popular model. New Mondeo in 1998 cost 418 thousand 77 rubles in the basic configuration. But even in 2016 at Ford Mondeo, the price rarely falls below 150 thousand rubles.
Ford Mondeo 3 appeared in 2000. As for the previous generation, the engineers of the automotive plant designed three types of body: universal, hatchback and sedan. Mondeo 3 was lengthened by as many as 30 centimeters, but it did not affect the negative way to manageability, because Ford Mondeo as before it was exactly in turns.
Ford Mondeo equipped with a new mechanical Durashift box with 5 transmissions and 6 speeds automata. Interactivity has significantly increased. The owner of the car has become easier to be controlled when moving in traffic jams. In those years, Ford Mondeo meant to gain comfort and confidence.
Engine Ford Mondeo has not undergone serious technological changes. On machines, all the same gasoline motors were installed with 1.8, 2.0, 2.5 and 3 liters. The alternative gasoline was diesel fuel and turbo-force aggregates of 2 and 2.2 liters. Motors installed on Ford Mondeo Replacement has not been required for several years.
Ford Mondeo discs were manufactured with R16 size and kept serious loads. Thanks to high-quality wheeled rubber, the Tire mounting and repair of Ford Mondeo was required extremely rare. In Internet discussions about Ford Mondeo, the reviews flashed only positive, so even now you can buy Ford Mondeo the price of which is 200 thousand rubles.
Ford Mondeo third generation was restyled three times. In 2004, the first change was happening. Changed the form of bumpers. The new version looked modern, it received an increase in speed due to the optimization of aerodynamic indicators. Engineers changed the mirrors, the central part of the torpedo and the lattice of the Ford Mondeo radiator.
In 2005, the second wave of modifications was held, after which many motorists had a desire to buy Ford Mondeo 3. The windows were chromed, sparkling moldings. There was an opportunity to add rear-type mirrors by pressing one button. Ford Mondeo Sensors remained unchanged.
Manufacturers have not changed the Ford Mondeo engine. But in 2006, the rear lights of the car were updated using chrome and white stripes. The rear bumper skirt acquired two reflectors. The desire to buy Ford Mondeo after restyling expressed many car enthusiasts.
Due to the fact that the exterior of the car has gained modern features, Ford Mondeo has quite consistent. Rear mudguards Ford Mondeo Reviews that are still published on the Internet received a new form. After restyling, the popularity of the third generation led to the fact that the price was installed at 250 thousand rubles for Ford Mondeo.
Manufacturers submitted to the public a new Ford Mondeo 4 in the last months of 2006. Sales started in 2007 and ended only in 2014. Car enthusiasts received the opportunity to buy Ford Mondeo 4 in six trim: Titanium X, Ghia X, Titanium, Ghia, Trend and Ambiente. The Basic Platform Ford Mondeo has changed.
For the updated Ford Mondeo platform, the Volvo engine with 5 cylinders was put, the power unit of the past generation was no longer used. Ford Mondeo gasoline engine was supplied in the following modifications: 2.5, 2.3, 2 and 1.6 liters. Diesel motors existed: 2.2, 2, Ford Mondeo 1.8 and 1.6 liters.
Even Ford Mondeo Diesel replaced the steering system to a new, electronically hydraulic. Feedback has become instantaneous, Ford Mondeo spare parts for suspension needed to be replaced extremely rare, because the uneven section of the road became easier. A on-board computer with a liquid crystal screen appeared in the car, the resolution of which was 5 inches.
Ford Mondeo Replacement that appeared only in 2014, held a serious share in the automotive market. Buy Ford Mondeo can even now, 9 years after entering the light of the first car series. For Ford Mondeo, the price is 450 thousand rubles.
For Ford Mondeo 4, the replacement was created at the end of 2010 and received the name Facelift. The model equipped with a new stylish hood, updated the radiator grille and bumpers. Ford Mondeo gained appearance, 100% relevant to modern realities. In the composition of lighting engineers, engineers were added to Ford Mondeo Daytime Headlights with LED Light Bulbs.
Ford Mondeo Universal salon and other modifications of the car received a backlight consisting of a group of LEDs. The navigation system was updated, and especially for music lovers, in the new Ford Mondeo, engineers integrated a powerful audio system with a sound amplifier. On the resource of the Mondeo Forum, information about the complete subwoofer with a volume of 17 liters appeared.
The new Ford Mondeo engine operating on EcoBoost technology was offered in two modifications: 240 and 200 horsepower. The car was released with a turbodiesel power unit DuratorQ TDCI. Ford Mondeo Gasoline transmitted power to an automated gearbox with 6 steps, which received the name PowerShift.
Only in 2014, the Ford Mondeo replaced the key technical characteristics, and before that period 4 generation from motorists was among the favorites. Ford Mondeo can only be used, because the release of new cars ended in 2015. On the fourth-generation cars Ford Mondeo, the price is 600 thousand rubles.
The first Ford Mondeo 5 was released in 2014. The car was called Ford Fusion. Generation found several distinctive features. The main designer element of Ford Mondeo 2016 release is a radiator grille that gives the machine an extraordinary swiftness changed.
Help the driver to manage the Ford Mondeo machine in the dark, the LED headlights with a variable rotation angle helps. Electronics monitors the rotation of the car and redirects the light stream towards the movement of Ford Mondeo. Engineers equipped interior with anatomical chairs with which any journey becomes comfortable.
The Ford Mondeo engine is designed by EcoBoost technology, and therefore, with a low volume, the power unit shows high power rates. Gasoline cars are available with 4 types of motors: 2, 1.6, 1.5 and 1 liter. TURBODIZEL FORD MONDEO Replacing traditional power units are manufactured with litter: 2.2, 2, 1.6 and 1.5 liters.
Modern Machines Ford Mondeo video with test drives of which are filled with YouTube, took a worthy place in the automotive market. Ford Mondeo remove from the conveyor engineers clearly will not hurry, because the car has a lot of potential. Buy Ford Mondeo 5 generation can be from official dealers and in large car dealerships. The new Ford Mondeo, the price begins from 1 million 150 thousand rubles.
