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The Ford Mondeo, a mid-range option in the used car market, is generally affordable. However, it's crucial for potential buyers to consider the vehicle's maintenance history, given the Mondeo's tendency for significant mileage. Neglecting this aspect might lead to various issues during the car's mandatory inspection (MOT).
Historical Overview
The fifth generation of the Mondeo was introduced in 2014, undergoing a facelift in 2019 and being the first to offer a hybrid model. Production of the fifth generation ceased in 2022, with its successor, the sixth generation, no longer available as a new model.
Chassis Types and Versions
Ford manufactured the fifth-generation Mondeo as a hatchback, sedan, and estate car (Turnier).
Size Details (provided by ADAC)
- Length: 4.87 to 4.88 meters
- Width: 1.85 meters
- Height: 1.48 to 1.50 meters (hatchback and sedan) or 1.55 meters (estate)
- Luggage space: 550-1446 liters (hatchback), 383 liters (sedan), or 525-1630 liters (estate)
Advantages
Compared to its earlier versions, the fifth Mondeo has significantly improved, particularly in terms of suspension and brake performance, according to the "Auto Bild TÜV-Report 2024". Foot and parking brakes also exhibited reduced fault rates, with brake hoses and lines performing exceptionally well.
Disadvantages
Despite its strengths, the Mondeo is not without flaws. The brake discs, for example, tend to show considerable wear, while oil loss is a common problem across all production years. Exhaust systems also perform poorer than anticipated.
Reliability
Based on ADAC data, the Mondeo trends slightly towards more frequent breakdowns. It generally ranks mid-tier or below in relevant breakdown statistics.
Typical failure points include the generator in 2016 models and the fuel pump in 2019 models. The starter battery is also notorious in 2015-2017, 2020, and 2021 models.
Engines
The fifth-generation Mondeo offers petrol engines (ranging from 92 kW/125 PS to 176 kW/240 PS) and diesel options (with power ranging from 85 kW/115 PS to 154 kW/209 PS). The hybrid variant boasts a four-cylinder engine and an electric motor that deliver 138 kW/187 PS of power.
Estimated selling prices of the dealers (according to German Automobile Trust (DAT) with statistically expected mileage - three 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
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