Saying goodbye to my mondeo 2010 today in exchange for a bmw 535d. Had mondeo for the last 9 years and absolutely love them. Exciting to drive into corners, cheap to run, and tonnes of space for the family. Genuinely sad to see her go 😢
@@RallyVozacno, my dad had a mindeo titanium x sport then bought a 520d msport plus after that. The bmw was a nicer car in general but didn't match the handling of the mondeo.
i just bought a 2cd hand titanium on 09 plate...really good condition 1 owner ..sat nav, parking sensors, fold in mirriors, really good tidy car , the steering is brilliant......love it.......
Ive had a 1.8 diesel zetec Mondeo for about a year and half. Ive had to spend money on it to bring it back from previous owners abuse, but even when it was "on its last legs" it never once failed to get me anywhere. Now its almost 100% fixed it drives like a dream, cheap to run and very comfy. Its best described as being like a hotel lobby on wheels. Its been through heavy snow, heavy winds and heavy rain and floods... but its always brought me home. My plan is to run it for another 3 or 4 years, look after it with regular checks and then see about a newer car. I imagine ill be very sad to see it go though, its a damn good car for sure. I never thought id love it as much as I do 🤷♂️
I drive a 2009 Ford Mondeo 2.0 petrol 125 BH and i have to say that the size and 5 gears are the only bad things that i can think of it ! the handling suspension leg room is just perfect ! I LOVE IT
My 2007 Mk4 is still going strong at 222,000 miles. It's had some annoying niggles, like water leaks in the boot but thankfully most issues are well documented and easy to fix. Matt Watson has matured like Top Gear. Once serious, now a lighthearted but can still pull off a decent review.
Drive a 2008 1.8 diesel with 235,000miles on it used it since 110,000miles, sometimes spend 14hrs in it, very comfy supportive seats, plenty of room indeed front & back, comfy ride, good soundproofing, nice cruise control as standard, heated front & rear screens, nice dash, Extremely large boot, bomb proof manual gearbox "clashed many times," would like more power though, pull in upper gears not good, if you let it run low on fuel few times dirt easily gets to injectors 4×£180 each so keep over half full, I use shell nitro diesel it seems to help stop injector problems, other than that its great.
Mark Littler Mine is 136k and even with a brand new clutch, flywheel and drive shafts, I still cannot get rid of a judder and wobble upon pulling away. Plus you hear a clanking sound when you release clutch when second gear is engaged. Mine's a 2011 model with the 1.6 eco diesel engine. The clutch pedal also grinds down when you depress it with the engine running, but when engine is off it's nice and smooth.
Chavassea Okeke I'm a driver but no mechanic, there are back st non franchised garages that just get stuck in like ones that rent out cars for minicabs with high mileages, that'll know straight away the problem, seems clutch job not done right, for worn synchromesh on second gear it would normally be difficult for it to engage with clutch down, judder after being the clutch could be tracking or worn track rod ends or different tyre tread or wear on front wheels or maybe worn engine mountings which also allow more vibration to the cabin.
Mark Littler I've replaced practically everything on it. From steering rack to track rods, wishbones, shock absorbers springs, driveshafts even the driver seat cushion is brand new.... the car has forced me to start looking at leasing a brand new car as this one has cost me a fortune as it is. The only things that's wonderful is the engine and it's very low fuel consumption plus the handling when all's going well....I thought replacing the clutch and flywheel would cure the shudder on pulling away but it hasn't.
Chavassea Okeke Try four wheel tracking to see the cars not out of alignment, i think the cheapest way to solve problems is to pay a few different mechanics to test drive the car and listen to their opinions, could still be a result of something you've supposed to have had done, but haven't had done properly, in the uk the govt mot safety test is a very cheap way of checking a car over for faults and they know the common faults of particular models.
Non of the reviewers ever take apart the car verbally like they should, everything he says is completely true, but since he was driving in the rain i struggle to see how he didn't figure out that when the windows are down the rain poors in from the roof and the overall water management is so unbelievably poor with all the water on the bootlid running into the boot deck as soon as you lift the boot up. That being said its one of the most comfortable cars I've ever driven and handles very very good for what it is. Still the diesel engine has a horrible delay in the throttle mapping.
From what I know the previous Ford Fusion was in the low cost area, basically a larger Fiesta with higher ground clearance and cheaper and more flimsy interior plastic , simple but pretty reliable made for opening markets like Eastern Europe and maybe India, I doubt however it's in the same class as Mondeo, or Focus.
It's a very great car. We have the estate version 2014. We were 5 adults from sweden to spain. 3 hole days we sat in it. I'm 190 cm tall and i have no problems sitting in that back seat 3 days a row, it's annoying.
I like Mondeo. I have Ford Mondeo 98 2.5 V6 with 170HP. It's a great car that's loads of fun to drive, but I could really use another gear. Otherwise a great car and you can get one in great shape for a great price!
I just hope your engine doesn't end up with the tick of death. I had a mk1 24v si and a mk1 ghia x manual both suffered head gasket failure. Weaks spots on the duratec v6 were cylinders 3 and 5. The water pumps on these cars had the plastic impeller which were prone to breaking leaving you with a hot engine. Once they overheat it's pretty much terminal. A friend of mine has an st200 which is showing signs of venting but hasn't entered cooling system...only a matter of time. Great engines but it had flaws.
Great car - just wish I had the guts to change from my 520d to a less "premium" but just a good a car as this. Badge snobbery - stupid but a reality.....
Abu Cezar funnily enough yes we did have problems, when we bought the car I noticed it was jumping out of first gear whilst pulling away. I had to have the bloke I bought if from send the gearbox away to a specialist to have it fixed which took 3 days. It was still under warranty though. I still have the car and the gearbox is still ok.
Stop Islam invading uk Support Tommy Robinson Love your Hou tube handle mate. Ive been following Tommy Robinson for years. btw. Could you compre this to any other cars like octavia? passat peugiot?
Tac Soldier Hi. i was replying to the guys post above. look at his you tube name. I understand what your saying by the way. im against political correctness preventing negative parts of islam being highlighted. thanks.
I'm getting my used Zetec estate next week, same year as your (facelift) , 2.0 tdci 140hp...seems a lot nicer than my 2004 Passat estate. I wont miss the heated seats, but I will miss the self dimming rearview mirror (I really love that little option, deals great with ricers that use chiness xenons 😂) ... but bluetooth, voice commands and mp3 are a fair trade for those plus that sony radio is cool 😁
You don't seem to be understanding what I just said... I said the Mondeo and Fusion will be the same when the Mondeo is eventually dragged over here from the states, had it's front headlights changed, and sold as the new Mondeo. The current Mondeo is not the same as the current Fusion, the 2014 Mondeo is pretty much the same as the current Fusion.
I bought a 2009 mondeo a few weeks ago. It is the 1.8 tdci 125ps. The car is fine on the motorway, it's fairly quiet and the 6th gear is nice for motorway speeds. In and around town the car is horrible in my opinion. Very big and hard to navigate into parking places however I do have front and rear parking sensors so these really help. very slow to move off when there is a gap in traffic at a junction and almost stalls at times. The 1.8 tdci of these years have a wetbelt in place of the old timing chain system used on older 1.8 engines. These belts fail and the time and it is really the downfall of these engines because when they snap, bye bye engine. I have since replaced my wetbelt (which was in horrible condition and only 130k km on the car) and fitted a timing chain kit so hopefully this will prolong the life of the engine. The 1.8 also shudders at around 1500rpm and it seems that they all do this and it is just a "characteristic of the engine" which I feel is unacceptable but how and ever. All in all I would probably like to change the car for something else but it is not the worst car in the world by no means. If you do lots of motorway miles then I can see the 1.8 tdci mondeo being a great car.
Have you sell the car? I am about to buy the same as yours but I almost new in driving and most of driving I gonna use will be a round the city and while I like what mondeo looks I was said I will go for it so do you advise me to go for like Citroen C4 ?
@@mome6620 Hi, I didn't sell the car. I still have it. To be honest it is not a bad car and has been good to me over the last 2 years. It's up to you really what you go for. I would recommend you have a test drive in one around the city before you buy it to see if it suits your needs. I would recommend one with the front and rear parking sensors as the mondeo is a really long car and hard to navigate tight spaces but you get used to the size. The 1.8 diesel engine has been okay for me but as I said before make sure the maintenance on the wet belt is up to date or even chain converted as these are known to break if not changed regularly or chain converted. As for the sluggish pulling out of junctions comment that I made 2 years ago, you get used to this after a while. Good luck.
@@Mr.M1STER The car I gonna buy is mondeo 2007 1.6 ti-vct with 125 power horse banzin - it goes 13.5 km per liter - and has a 165 .000 and all the previous service has been a compiled. I was put my eyes on another car Citroen c4 which has more fuel econmy but many advised me that I will face many problems in the electricity so I got back again to Ford mondeio So from your experience have you got any troupples and need to vistit the servise shop or change any parts that cost a lot of money or it's a reliable car that does not cause many breakdowns? Thanks for answering my questions 😍
@@mome6620 Well my mondeo has been reliable for me. Since the mondeo you mention has a different engine to mine you will have to do your own research as I can't comment on that.
So a few years past since this generation came out... how's the releability chapter on this model? Did any of you mondeo men had significant issues with it??
I have a 2009 2.0 TDCi Titanium X 5dr hatch, and it has zero rust, has covered 183K miles, and all I have had to aside from routine servicing, is a lower ball joint and a track rod end. The mk4 Mondeo is a fantastic car.
It's better looking if you get a nice, new one. The one above is the old face. It's the Fusion in the US, and with it's Aston Martin-like grill (to begin with) it's one of the best looking American sedans.
@chitpaul Actually, all those silver bits inside are real aluminum so it looks pretty good in person. Although the last Mondeo (the one before 2010 facelift) looked better inside if you ask me.
@RogTheLefty We don't import Iranian petrol, we don't import much Iranian anything since their is a trade embargo on them much like Cuba. We import most of our oil from Saudi Arabia. It's not an issue anymore anyways since almost all of the Euro fords are coming stateside. Kuga-Vertrek, Mondeo-Fusion, Focus-Focus, Fiesta-Fiesta. I'm getting the 2012-13 Kuga as my next car here in Japan.
No, the New Fusion and the "new"(rather facelifted) Mondeo are the same car, although there are little diferences Ford said that their cars will globalize, the diferences between models sold in one or another country will now be less severe.
Hello. Does the Ford Mondeo mk4 make a lot of noise inside the car while driving? From what I have read, Ford mobdeo mk4 2012 is only right inside good on noise but nothing better than that. 70db and more in 100kmh is too much. Mondeo 2012 measured 66db in 100kmh on a test I read
The 2014 Mondeo is not a facelift, it's a new model. Hence why it's called the 'MK5'. The current Mondeo is a MK4 facelift (MK4 is the 2007 Mondeo launched with Ford's kinetic design) then MK4 facelift is with some extra posh things added; LED DRL's, new hood, new grille, new LED rear lights, interior updates, new options like driver alert and lane departure warning, BLIS and even Active park assist, new premium sound system etc. The MK5 2014 Mondeo is entirely new, apart from 1 or 2 engines.
the new fusion is the face lifted version of the mondeo, although apparently it will be completely a sedan so the rear door will be normal, but with a similar shape
@flatblackstrat ADAC (German insurance company) says that less than 6 Mondeos out of 1000 (thousand, not hundred) are registered with malfunctions throughout the year. Ford Mondeo is German car, in fact (produced in Cologne). I believe that's enough said about reliability and quality.
I have a 2009 Mondeo XR-5 Turbo (in Australia it's a sports version...I'm not sure it's available elsewhere. 2.5 litre 5 cylinder). I love it! However....very thirsty, getting just under 10 L/100km (mostly winding country lanes), and some of the interior vinyl is coming unstuck, which is a shame because the interior is really cool looking!
Then your doing something wrong mate, i have driven a Ford like this a couple times (for work as a taxi) and ive never had problems with it i find it a very comfortable car. I consider buying this car in the future when the price drops to say 5/7K in euros. Im currently driving a black Seat toledo BY2000 very good car. But the Ford i dont know its just one of the very few ''New Skool'' cars i like. Oh and it must be a (black) Sedan, not a Hatchback like in the vid i hate that.
@nutzw1 Driving dynamics and interior quality are 2 big reasons. Since this post the Explorer and Focus have been released, and they extremely nice cars..... I am happy. Aso I live in Japan and we have the Kuga here which is probably going to be my next car. The last decade of Ford products have been shit except for the Fusion which rides on a Mazda.
@flatblackstrat NO. Six out of all Mondeos. European cars usually don't malfunction in warranty period, which is usually first three years. And if they malfunction, it's taken seriously by customers society and judged by media. / And if you don't believe, I have Mondeo Estate and in 8 years there weren't serious malfunctions.
@flatblackstrat Well the new Explorer I believe is based on the Taurus and I think you're right the Kuga will replace the Escape. We'll see. The Escape is pretty out dated. Yeah, I guess in time we'll see. I see what you're saying. I think its just platform sharing and flexibility to cut costs. So if car A is sold in the U.S. the platform might be used for another car outside the U.S. (of course modified) for a different car and model. If that makes sense.
@flatblackstrat Reading your comment made me proud. I'm happy to see an example that Americans and Europeans can be friends and not fight with each other. I'm sure not many Americans would say that! ;)
They won't make a hatchback version-or maybe I should say liftback- for the european market, like the one in this review? If so that might cost them some sales. A car that looks like sedan but has a huge hatch at the back is a pure winner-both looks and practicality.
@MyAccount4TrollingU Yea...NOW its the Ford Fusion. It wasn't until now though. This car has been on sale since 2007 in Europe. Its completely made by EU Ford divison in Koln,Germany, and has nothing do do with actual american Ford, apart from having the badge on. Now US Ford decided to copy the new Mondeo and sell it in US as new Fusion. Same as they took the new Focus from EU Ford and market it as their own car, even though it was completely developed in europe.
@fordamain Is that supposed to be a Joke? The Ford Fusion is one of the the most reliable cars on the road. Europeans care about exterior and interior quality along with fuel economy that is it. Peugeot, Citroen, Fiat, Alfa, VW, Ford Euro are all extremely unreliable when you pit them against anything American in the same segment or price range.
@daibadrumu Don't tell the Aussies because I think they hate the Taurus. They want to keep the RWD Falcon. The Taurus is a decent car though, it just needs a little more fine tuning and quality control on the interior.
@flatblackstrat Well Mulley said he will use global platforms including the U.S. We have the Fiesta and will get the global Focus soon. I'm guessing the next Fusion will look like the Mondeo if you're going by the logic of Ford's new global plan but also design. Nice car indeed.
I bought it I can say the interior of the car doesn't look expensive indeed, but somehow it holds up I bought it used 2012 mondeo that ran 250k km and the interior still looks quite unharmed beside that the car is quite comfortable and quiet, good audio, however it is a bit bugging as I drive on automatic transmission there is some mechanical resonance happening sometimes which I do not like, never happens on mechanical transmissions as you are in control of revolutions per minute
Saying goodbye to my mondeo 2010 today in exchange for a bmw 535d. Had mondeo for the last 9 years and absolutely love them. Exciting to drive into corners, cheap to run, and tonnes of space for the family. Genuinely sad to see her go 😢
I recently bought a 2010 ford Mondeo Titanium X sport....it's great car
Does 5 series corner better? Talking about grip level?
@@RallyVozacno, my dad had a mindeo titanium x sport then bought a 520d msport plus after that. The bmw was a nicer car in general but didn't match the handling of the mondeo.
Back when Matt was a Ford fan boy, now he's sticking with the germans for the courtesy cars he's getting :))
Mat Watson ????
@@mriganka9807 yep the guy reviewing the car in this video is Matt Watson
Very underrated everyday car. Good value and inexpensive to run.
Im looking to buy q 2010 mondeo titanium X
@@DublinDan do it I bought the 2.2 titanium x sport 2009 love it 👍
@@robynp7536 the X sports look incredible how much you pay
i just bought a 2cd hand titanium on 09 plate...really good condition 1 owner ..sat nav, parking sensors, fold in mirriors, really good tidy car , the steering is brilliant......love it.......
Ive had a 1.8 diesel zetec Mondeo for about a year and half. Ive had to spend money on it to bring it back from previous owners abuse, but even when it was "on its last legs" it never once failed to get me anywhere. Now its almost 100% fixed it drives like a dream, cheap to run and very comfy. Its best described as being like a hotel lobby on wheels. Its been through heavy snow, heavy winds and heavy rain and floods... but its always brought me home.
My plan is to run it for another 3 or 4 years, look after it with regular checks and then see about a newer car. I imagine ill be very sad to see it go though, its a damn good car for sure. I never thought id love it as much as I do 🤷♂️
I drive a 2009 Ford Mondeo 2.0 petrol 125 BH and i have to say that the size and 5 gears are the only bad things that i can think of it ! the handling suspension leg room is just perfect ! I LOVE IT
I don't understand why Ford didn't give the petrol models a six speed gearbox
My 2007 Mk4 is still going strong at 222,000 miles. It's had some annoying niggles, like water leaks in the boot but thankfully most issues are well documented and easy to fix.
Matt Watson has matured like Top Gear. Once serious, now a lighthearted but can still pull off a decent review.
i fell in love with this car after James Bond film in 2007
Drive a 2008 1.8 diesel with 235,000miles on it used it since 110,000miles, sometimes spend 14hrs in it, very comfy supportive seats, plenty of room indeed front & back, comfy ride, good soundproofing, nice cruise control as standard, heated front & rear screens, nice dash, Extremely large boot, bomb proof manual gearbox "clashed many times," would like more power though, pull in upper gears not good, if you let it run low on fuel few times dirt easily gets to injectors 4×£180 each so keep over half full, I use shell nitro diesel it seems to help stop injector problems, other than that its great.
Mark Littler Mine is 136k and even with a brand new clutch, flywheel and drive shafts, I still cannot get rid of a judder and wobble upon pulling away. Plus you hear a clanking sound when you release clutch when second gear is engaged. Mine's a 2011 model with the 1.6 eco diesel engine. The clutch pedal also grinds down when you depress it with the engine running, but when engine is off it's nice and smooth.
Chavassea Okeke I'm a driver but no mechanic, there are back st non franchised garages that just get stuck in like ones that rent out cars for minicabs with high mileages, that'll know straight away the problem, seems clutch job not done right, for worn synchromesh on second gear it would normally be difficult for it to engage with clutch down, judder after being the clutch could be tracking or worn track rod ends or different tyre tread or wear on front wheels or maybe worn engine mountings which also allow more vibration to the cabin.
Mark Littler I've replaced practically everything on it. From steering rack to track rods, wishbones, shock absorbers springs, driveshafts even the driver seat cushion is brand new.... the car has forced me to start looking at leasing a brand new car as this one has cost me a fortune as it is. The only things that's wonderful is the engine and it's very low fuel consumption plus the handling when all's going well....I thought replacing the clutch and flywheel would cure the shudder on pulling away but it hasn't.
Chavassea Okeke Try four wheel tracking to see the cars not out of alignment, i think the cheapest way to solve problems is to pay a few different mechanics to test drive the car and listen to their opinions, could still be a result of something you've supposed to have had done, but haven't had done properly, in the uk the govt mot safety test is a very cheap way of checking a car over for faults and they know the common faults of particular models.
Mark at wht mileage did u change the cambelt? I just recently bought mondeo 07 plate lovely car.
Non of the reviewers ever take apart the car verbally like they should, everything he says is completely true, but since he was driving in the rain i struggle to see how he didn't figure out that when the windows are down the rain poors in from the roof and the overall water management is so unbelievably poor with all the water on the bootlid running into the boot deck as soon as you lift the boot up.
That being said its one of the most comfortable cars I've ever driven and handles very very good for what it is.
Still the diesel engine has a horrible delay in the throttle mapping.
Flammen Official that's not a delay in throttle mapping, it's turbo lag!
Speaking of resale value, my parents bought a 1996 Mondeo in 2002 for $18 grand and in 2009 Toyota was prepared to buy it for $500.
Just bought the 2012 2.2 TDCI Ttianium X Sport. Really looking forward for delivery. Cracking car
It drives so much better than the insignia or any Vauxhall saloon
From what I know the previous Ford Fusion was in the low cost area, basically a larger Fiesta with higher ground clearance and cheaper and more flimsy interior plastic , simple but pretty reliable made for opening markets like Eastern Europe and maybe India, I doubt however it's in the same class as Mondeo, or Focus.
It's a very great car. We have the estate version 2014. We were 5 adults from sweden to spain. 3 hole days we sat in it. I'm 190 cm tall and i have no problems sitting in that back seat 3 days a row, it's annoying.
roligt!
I like Mondeo. I have Ford Mondeo 98 2.5 V6 with 170HP. It's a great car that's loads of fun to drive, but I could really use another gear. Otherwise a great car and you can get one in great shape for a great price!
I just hope your engine doesn't end up with the tick of death. I had a mk1 24v si and a mk1 ghia x manual both suffered head gasket failure. Weaks spots on the duratec v6 were cylinders 3 and 5. The water pumps on these cars had the plastic impeller which were prone to breaking leaving you with a hot engine. Once they overheat it's pretty much terminal. A friend of mine has an st200 which is showing signs of venting but hasn't entered cooling system...only a matter of time. Great engines but it had flaws.
I have had this car since 2008 not a single problem great car really! I have had it for 175 000 miles now absolute quality
Thats brilliant, heres to thr next 175k
What engine? Still satisfied?
@Zlatni Plašt have a volvo v70 now the engine blew up at 240k miles it was the engine with 140hp. Good car, but my v70 is more comfortable.
@@alexc5228 2.0 tdci blew up? Which year is your V70 now? Mondeo was better in the corners?
@RallyVozac have a 2013 v70 summon it's like the Ford practicality wise and living in sweden servicing costs are low and no reliability problems.
It’s the guy from carwow
vauxhall insignia gear shifter xD 2:05
IT IS BEAUTIFUL!
In fact, its appearance came from a concept car.
its sad it never got the gullwing doors though
Great car - just wish I had the guts to change from my 520d to a less "premium" but just a good a car as this. Badge snobbery - stupid but a reality.....
Ford can’t charge German money so there are places it will struggle to compare to a 5 series.
One of the best cars i have owned, and i am a bmw man
"One of the best cars i ever owned, and i am a bmw man"
Then why don't you buy it then
this is the best car reviewer I ever seen. good job
Just bought a 2011 mondeo, and I love it!
did you experience any problems with the gear box? i'm thinking about getting one with 85k on it do you recommend it ?
Abu Cezar funnily enough yes we did have problems, when we bought the car I noticed it was jumping out of first gear whilst pulling away. I had to have the bloke I bought if from send the gearbox away to a specialist to have it fixed which took 3 days. It was still under warranty though. I still have the car and the gearbox is still ok.
Stop Islam invading uk Support Tommy Robinson Love your Hou tube handle mate. Ive been following Tommy Robinson for years. btw. Could you compre this to any other cars like octavia? passat peugiot?
Tac Soldier Hi. i was replying to the guys post above. look at his you tube name. I understand what your saying by the way. im against political correctness preventing negative parts of islam being highlighted. thanks.
I'm getting my used Zetec estate next week, same year as your (facelift) , 2.0 tdci 140hp...seems a lot nicer than my 2004 Passat estate. I wont miss the heated seats, but I will miss the self dimming rearview mirror (I really love that little option, deals great with ricers that use chiness xenons 😂) ... but bluetooth, voice commands and mp3 are a fair trade for those plus that sony radio is cool 😁
It is what it is. It had some nice things about it. I can almost see this as a 60s-70s Batmobile.
I love the sitting position, really low and sporty. Not like in hatchbacks, where you sit high and almost on 90 ° angle.
Had mondeo for 12 yrs brilliant car comfortable reliable 👏 👌 57 plate. Zetec
You don't seem to be understanding what I just said... I said the Mondeo and Fusion will be the same when the Mondeo is eventually dragged over here from the states, had it's front headlights changed, and sold as the new Mondeo. The current Mondeo is not the same as the current Fusion, the 2014 Mondeo is pretty much the same as the current Fusion.
this guy is a good car dealer. i like him.
Mate I had one of these but I migrated somewhere so we had so sell it ..... I am so sad it was an amazing family car
Interesting, my Mondy doesnt have that lip when folding down the seats.
I bought a 2009 mondeo a few weeks ago. It is the 1.8 tdci 125ps. The car is fine on the motorway, it's fairly quiet and the 6th gear is nice for motorway speeds. In and around town the car is horrible in my opinion. Very big and hard to navigate into parking places however I do have front and rear parking sensors so these really help. very slow to move off when there is a gap in traffic at a junction and almost stalls at times. The 1.8 tdci of these years have a wetbelt in place of the old timing chain system used on older 1.8 engines. These belts fail and the time and it is really the downfall of these engines because when they snap, bye bye engine. I have since replaced my wetbelt (which was in horrible condition and only 130k km on the car) and fitted a timing chain kit so hopefully this will prolong the life of the engine. The 1.8 also shudders at around 1500rpm and it seems that they all do this and it is just a "characteristic of the engine" which I feel is unacceptable but how and ever. All in all I would probably like to change the car for something else but it is not the worst car in the world by no means. If you do lots of motorway miles then I can see the 1.8 tdci mondeo being a great car.
Have you sell the car? I am about to buy the same as yours but I almost new in driving and most of driving I gonna use will be a round the city and while I like what mondeo looks I was said I will go for it so do you advise me to go for like Citroen C4 ?
@@mome6620 Hi, I didn't sell the car. I still have it. To be honest it is not a bad car and has been good to me over the last 2 years. It's up to you really what you go for. I would recommend you have a test drive in one around the city before you buy it to see if it suits your needs. I would recommend one with the front and rear parking sensors as the mondeo is a really long car and hard to navigate tight spaces but you get used to the size. The 1.8 diesel engine has been okay for me but as I said before make sure the maintenance on the wet belt is up to date or even chain converted as these are known to break if not changed regularly or chain converted. As for the sluggish pulling out of junctions comment that I made 2 years ago, you get used to this after a while. Good luck.
@@Mr.M1STER
The car I gonna buy is mondeo 2007 1.6 ti-vct with 125 power horse banzin - it goes 13.5 km per liter - and has a 165 .000 and all the previous service has been a compiled.
I was put my eyes on another car Citroen c4 which has more fuel econmy but many advised me that I will face many problems in the electricity so I got back again to Ford mondeio
So from your experience have you got any troupples and need to vistit the servise shop or change any parts that cost a lot of money or it's a reliable car that does not cause many breakdowns?
Thanks for answering my questions 😍
@@mome6620 Well my mondeo has been reliable for me. Since the mondeo you mention has a different engine to mine you will have to do your own research as I can't comment on that.
So a few years past since this generation came out... how's the releability chapter on this model? Did any of you mondeo men had significant issues with it??
I have a 2009 2.0 TDCi Titanium X 5dr hatch, and it has zero rust, has covered 183K miles, and all I have had to aside from routine servicing, is a lower ball joint and a track rod end.
The mk4 Mondeo is a fantastic car.
The center console and his phone seem having the same designer.
Its better looking if you get the Titanium X with the styling around it
It's better looking if you get a nice, new one. The one above is the old face. It's the Fusion in the US, and with it's Aston Martin-like grill (to begin with) it's one of the best looking American sedans.
Yah, I know that but its not available yet in europe..
Also, I meant this generation (mk5) not the new which comes this summer or later this year
MK.5 is the new version which just launched last month.
Yeah, and goes on sale early summer 2015
the engine on the 2007-present Ford Mondeo
Engine
Petrol engines and Flexible Fuel engines:
1.6L 110 PS I4
1.6L 120PS I4
1.6L 125 PS I4
1.6L 160PS EcoBoost I4
2.0L 145 PS I4
2.0L 145 PS I4 FFV (Flexifuel vehicle)
2.0L 203PS EcoBoost I4
2.0L 240PS EcoBoost I4
2.3L 161 PS I4
2.5L 220 PS I5
Diesel engines:
1.6L TDCi 115PS I4
1.8L TDCi 100PS I4
1.8L TDCi 125 PS I4
2.0L TDCi 115PS I4
2.0L TDCi 130PS I4
2.0L TDCi 140 PS I4
2.0L TDCi 160 PS I4
2.2L TDCi 175 PS I4
2.2L TDCi 200 PS I4
Hey, just bought a 2008 Ghia Mondeo 2nd hand, with 16" wheels. The ones on the video are 17 or 18 inches? Thanks!
didn't James Bond drive one of these?
Ye
1:43 yo wt hell is that fam.😂😂😂
was looking for a good nearly new car and the mondeo is a f**king bargain glad there is badge snobery means i get a great car cheap!!
love this car !! ford mondeo awesome !!!
Only in Europe is the Mondeo a "large family car" in the U.S it's midsize, the Ford Taurus for example is fullsized.
Have you ever seen it in real life?
the 2007-present Ford Mondeo is assembled in
Genk, Belgium
Vsevolozhsk, Russia
Chongqing, China
Tao-Yuan, Taiwan
Rayong, Thailand
It’s held it’s value more than any other car similar at the time
@chitpaul Actually, all those silver bits inside are real aluminum so it looks pretty good in person. Although the last Mondeo (the one before 2010 facelift) looked better inside if you ask me.
Has anyone had any transmission issues with these cars? Thinking of purchasing a 2012 Mondeo Zetec Td
@RogTheLefty We don't import Iranian petrol, we don't import much Iranian anything since their is a trade embargo on them much like Cuba. We import most of our oil from Saudi Arabia. It's not an issue anymore anyways since almost all of the Euro fords are coming stateside. Kuga-Vertrek, Mondeo-Fusion, Focus-Focus, Fiesta-Fiesta. I'm getting the 2012-13 Kuga as my next car here in Japan.
Waiting for a review of the new Mondeo!
Vauxhall insignia turbo d
Mondeo MK5 facelift review would be great
No, the New Fusion and the "new"(rather facelifted) Mondeo are the same car, although there are little diferences Ford said that their cars will globalize, the diferences between models sold in one or another country will now be less severe.
I'm looking at a 2008 mondeo. it's 2l desil. ..auto gear box... anyone recommend one
Hello. Does the Ford Mondeo mk4 make a lot of noise inside the car while driving?
From what I have read, Ford mobdeo mk4 2012 is only
right inside good on noise but nothing better than that. 70db and more in 100kmh is too much. Mondeo 2012 measured 66db in 100kmh on a test I read
I have a Mondeo and is not so noisy but little bit
The 2014 Mondeo is not a facelift, it's a new model. Hence why it's called the 'MK5'. The current Mondeo is a MK4 facelift (MK4 is the 2007 Mondeo launched with Ford's kinetic design) then MK4 facelift is with some extra posh things added; LED DRL's, new hood, new grille, new LED rear lights, interior updates, new options like driver alert and lane departure warning, BLIS and even Active park assist, new premium sound system etc. The MK5 2014 Mondeo is entirely new, apart from 1 or 2 engines.
Its a facelift
Ford Mondeo 1.6 TDCi ECO Edge 5dr 14 plate 110000 miles how much worth what's the main issue for hight mileage
the new fusion is the face lifted version of the mondeo, although apparently it will be completely a sedan so the rear door will be normal, but with a similar shape
Matt, 12 years ago!^^
@flatblackstrat ADAC (German insurance company) says that less than 6 Mondeos out of 1000 (thousand, not hundred) are registered with malfunctions throughout the year. Ford Mondeo is German car, in fact (produced in Cologne). I believe that's enough said about reliability and quality.
can't wait to see the next version on the road
Thanks for this review
I have a 2009 Mondeo XR-5 Turbo (in Australia it's a sports version...I'm not sure it's available elsewhere. 2.5 litre 5 cylinder). I love it!
However....very thirsty, getting just under 10 L/100km (mostly winding country lanes), and some of the interior vinyl is coming unstuck, which is a shame because the interior is really cool looking!
2.0 TDCI 98 Ghia X best buy.
this is a BMW 3 series of its class! Nice car
hmm what to chooce, the Ford mondeo or the hyundai i40? ....
on this model....the distribution is it on chain or belt ? to be exact ...III 1.8 TDCI 125 TITANIUM
Belt. Change it!
Why don't they hold their value?
Same auestion i ever wonder - so i am looking now to buy a car and hesitate between mondeo and Citroen C4
This car looks very simple, fast and cool!
Do you think someones 2 meters can fit in it cumfortably
Easily 😉
so when you say you can get great discounts at dealers means ? they are struggling to sell them,and its your favourite car i can tell
i have a mondeo and i have to say its a good car .
@MacGyver920 ok? what do you guys use for work trucks over there for construction type work?
Then your doing something wrong mate, i have driven a Ford like this a couple times (for work as a taxi) and ive never had problems with it i find it a very comfortable car. I consider buying this car in the future when the price drops to say 5/7K in euros. Im currently driving a black Seat toledo BY2000 very good car. But the Ford i dont know its just one of the very few ''New Skool'' cars i like. Oh and it must be a (black) Sedan, not a Hatchback like in the vid i hate that.
@nutzw1 Driving dynamics and interior quality are 2 big reasons. Since this post the Explorer and Focus have been released, and they extremely nice cars..... I am happy. Aso I live in Japan and we have the Kuga here which is probably going to be my next car. The last decade of Ford products have been shit except for the Fusion which rides on a Mazda.
this car is gigantic in real life. just saw it today.
TheHenryTown that's exactly what I love about it.
Love a Mondeo
2:13 volvo s90 will be like : am I a joke to you . That steering and the safety belong to us
I'm looking for a Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi or 1.9 TDCi black 5-door Titanium
from 2009-2010 until 2018 and a prince until 6000 euro
My mums getting a mondeo soon i she watched this video with me so she knows what it looks lile
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Car from the rear?¿
with a 2.0 enigine its a nice car for a trip to italy..
Matt´s favourite car
@flatblackstrat NO. Six out of all Mondeos. European cars usually don't malfunction in warranty period, which is usually first three years. And if they malfunction, it's taken seriously by customers society and judged by media. / And if you don't believe, I have Mondeo Estate and in 8 years there weren't serious malfunctions.
@flatblackstrat Well the new Explorer I believe is based on the Taurus and I think you're right the Kuga will replace the Escape. We'll see. The Escape is pretty out dated. Yeah, I guess in time we'll see. I see what you're saying. I think its just platform sharing and flexibility to cut costs. So if car A is sold in the U.S. the platform might be used for another car outside the U.S. (of course modified) for a different car and model. If that makes sense.
@flatblackstrat Reading your comment made me proud. I'm happy to see an example that Americans and Europeans can be friends and not fight with each other. I'm sure not many Americans would say that! ;)
They won't make a hatchback version-or maybe I should say liftback- for the european market, like the one in this review?
If so that might cost them some sales. A car that looks like sedan but has a huge hatch at the back is a pure winner-both looks and practicality.
KAMOMI well you can choose the estate for for this car in a hatch stlye then you got the focus RS or ST
@MyAccount4TrollingU Yea...NOW its the Ford Fusion. It wasn't until now though. This car has been on sale since 2007 in Europe. Its completely made by EU Ford divison in Koln,Germany, and has nothing do do with actual american Ford, apart from having the badge on. Now US Ford decided to copy the new Mondeo and sell it in US as new Fusion. Same as they took the new Focus from EU Ford and market it as their own car, even though it was completely developed in europe.
There is no issues with Ford Mondeo ...So reliable however a bit uncomfy to drive which is fine..
I watch a lot of uk car programs, web sites etc. and in most of the videos it rains хаха it's funny for me, guess it won't be if I lived there.
@fordamain Is that supposed to be a Joke? The Ford Fusion is one of the the most reliable cars on the road. Europeans care about exterior and interior quality along with fuel economy that is it. Peugeot, Citroen, Fiat, Alfa, VW, Ford Euro are all extremely unreliable when you pit them against anything American in the same segment or price range.
Good looking car, coming from an American btw so never seen one lol
It isn't a hatchback. Its a liftback. Also the gear shifter is original Ford shifter
whats with the Chinese ads?
the 2008 Mondeo onward is a great car for money
so why now new gen Mondeo (FUSION)??
@daibadrumu Don't tell the Aussies because I think they hate the Taurus. They want to keep the RWD Falcon. The Taurus is a decent car though, it just needs a little more fine tuning and quality control on the interior.
why does he has to trough things around? Its a brand new car be more respectful lots of people cant afford a 10 year old mondeo
@flatblackstrat Well Mulley said he will use global platforms including the U.S. We have the Fiesta and will get the global Focus soon. I'm guessing the next Fusion will look like the Mondeo if you're going by the logic of Ford's new global plan but also design. Nice car indeed.
Why areFord stop making them arfter next year
@flatblackstrat You have the mustang and the taurus, i think you're doing pretty well.
I didnt recognise Matt from Carwow channel. 😂
At 2:06 is that not a vauxhall insignia gearstick
Omg i really like the Mondeo. I would had bought it, if not the dash-board didn't look so.. cheap and plastichy !
I bought it I can say the interior of the car doesn't look expensive indeed, but somehow it holds up I bought it used 2012 mondeo that ran 250k km and the interior still looks quite unharmed beside that the car is quite comfortable and quiet, good audio, however it is a bit bugging as I drive on automatic transmission there is some mechanical resonance happening sometimes which I do not like, never happens on mechanical transmissions as you are in control of revolutions per minute
@heatfullrat this is true, and I can't wait to test drive it