Ford Mondeo: Affordable Pricing, Generous Space, Susceptible to Technical Issues
The Ford Mondeo, Ford's mid-range offer, is a cost-effective used car option. However, as a potential buyer, you should give some thought to its maintenance history. Due to its extensive usage, the Mondeo is often subject to high mileage.
Model History
Starting in 2014, the fifth generation of this Cologne mid-range model introduced a facelift and a hybrid variant. Production of the fifth generation concluded in 2022, making way for its successor, the sixth generation, which is no longer being sold as a new vehicle.
Body and Variants
Manufactured by Ford, the fifth-generation Mondeo emerged as a hatchback, sedan, and in its station wagon variant, named Turnier.
Dimensions (according to ADAC)
- 4.87 to 4.88 meters x 1.85 meters x 1.48 to 1.50 meters (L x W x H)
- Boot space: 550-1446 liters (hatchback), 383 liters (sedan), 525-1630 liters (station wagon)
Areas of Excellence
In comparison to its predecessor, the fifth-generation Mondeo has shown substantial improvement. The suspension, as indicated by "Auto Bild TÜV-Report 2024", receives top marks in all categories during the MOT. The foot and parking brakes also exhibit below-average fault statistics. Brake hoses and lines, in particular, perform exceptionally well.
Weak Spots
Brake discs are a common challenge for the Mondeo, with visible signs of wear appearing frequently. Another concern is oil loss, which affects all production years. Exhaust systems, unfortunately, also underperform.
Breakdown Behavior
ADAC statistics reveal that the Mondeo experiences a higher prevalence of breakdowns on the road. It ranks in the mid-level or even lower segments in the related breakdown statistics.
According to ADAC, 2016 models suffer from generator problems, 2019 models have fuel pump issues, and 2015-2017, as well as 2020-2021 models, exhibit starter battery problems.
Power Trains
Gasoline engines (three- and four-cylinder, front-wheel drive): 92 kW/125 PS to 176 kW/240 PS; Diesel engines (four-cylinder, front- and all-wheel drive): 85 kW/115 PS to 154 kW/209 PS; Hybrid engines (four-cylinder and electric motor, front-wheel drive): 138 kW/187 PS.
Resale Value by German Automobile Trust (DAT), with statistically expected kilometers - three price examples
- Mondeo Turnier 2.0 TDCi ST-Line AWD (6/2018); 110 kW/150 PS (four-cylinder); 124,000 kilometers; 15,302 euros
- Mondeo 2.0 Hybrid Limousine (6/2017); 103 kW/140 PS (four-cylinder); 99,000 kilometers; 13,974 euros
- Mondeo Turnier 2.0 EcoBlue Vignale AWD (6/2020); 140 kW/190 PS (four-cylinder); 87,000 kilometers; 23,064 euros
Despite the Mondeo's popularity as a used car option, its high mileage can lead to maintenance issues. In the second-hand car market, used cars with the Ford Mondeo badge offer affordable prices for potential buyers.
