Firmabilsklassen has been under pressure in recent years from the new vehicle classes, f.ex. MPV’s and crossoverbiler, at the same time has mainstreammærkerne lost customers to prestigemærker as Audi and BMW.
But it took no courage from Ford, who introduced the fourth-generation Mondeo in 2007. Ford would have customers back into the fold, and the remedy was a Mondeo, which in design, quality, equipment and comfort to match, or match, what prestigemærkerne had to offer.
Significant boost everywhere
the Design was more dynamic, radiated more class, and the prudish go of it, people usually chose an Audi or BMW. It was not only the design, who had been given a boost, it was also the size, the Mondeo grew significantly, and was now one of its largest cars. It meant princely space in the cabin, specially on the back seat, where you could easily sit cross-legged.
ALSO READ: Facelift for the Ford Mondeo
the Interior also received a significant boost, although there was still a piece up to the Audi level. F. ex. works the dashboard immediately solidly built, but on closer acquaintance drawers plastickvaliteten.
Ford’s high ambitions, the Mondeo is also reflected in the udstyrsniveauet and an extensive selection of enhancement, and offers f.ex. on the self-steering Xenon headlamps, keyless entry and start, heat in the back seat and active cruise control.
Diesel class
the Mondeo was launched with a wide range of engines from a 1.6-liter with 110 hp (Forget it) to a thirsty 2.5-liter turbo engine with 220 hp (forget also the …).
The two clearly most popular engine variants are, respectively, a 2-liter gasoline engine with 145 hp and a 2-liter diesel engine with 140 hp. The petrol engine delivers, in principle, comfortable with power, but unfortunately it’s equipped with a five-speed manual transmission, in which a high leverage puts a damper on the engine display. It will be simply put in relation to a VW Passat 1,8 TSI with 160 hp turbo engine.
READ ALSO: Test of the Ford Mondeo Econetic: Forslugent the trunk and engine
the Diesel version is preferable, if your kørselsbehov can justify it, as it is momentstærk and has a better six-speed manual gearbox.
Common to all Mondeo’s are the superb driving characteristics, there is surprisingly dynamic, the car’s size taken into consideration. At the same time, you get an impressive comfort, which makes the Mondeo a first choice on the long stretch.
Checklist
Engine/transmission
The biggest problems has a 1.8-liter diesel engine. There have been examples of that engine slider indsprøjtningsyderne out, and if the raller a little at idle, it may be the flywheel that needs to be changed. It is recommended to go for the 2-liter diesel engine, which pulls well and is equipped with a six-speed manual gearbox with precise shifting. There has not been reported on the general error on the benzinmotorerne.
Undercarriage
Mondeos chassis is solidly built, but of course you need to still listen and feel for when you are driving in the car. The Mondeo may have problems with bagbremserne, which most often applies if the car has been stationary for periods of time, and the brakes are not used enough. Handling come best to their right with the 18 inch wheels – bigger wheels ruining the car’s fine the comfort.
Interior
Mondeos dashboard works carried out and solid, but several have experienced rattling noises are or the parts that go loose. In addition, several of the plasticpanelerne thorny scratches, especially the area around the gear lever. The seats are generally hard-wearing and keep their shape.
with regard to the equipment level could be the Mondeo is available as Ambiente, Trend, Ghia and Titanium, but the Ghia was discontinued in 2008. Forget the scraped Ambiente, since the price difference between it and a Trend was only dkk 16,000. from new. Trend is well-equipped with leather steering wheel, 2-zone air conditioning, power-operated height adjustment of the driver’s seat and power-operated side windows and rear.
Bodywork
Ford has struggled a lot with rust in the Mondeo Mk.3, but so far the current Mondeo not shown signs of weakness in the direction. In general, it is well protected with hulrumsbehandling of doors and motorklap, however, is the tailgate is not treated. Rear inderskærme is carried out in the felt to reduce the tire noise, but they suck the moisture, and the bottom of the rear doors and the edges of bagskærmene is not well enough protected against stone chipping. As always, it is a good idea with additional corrosion protection.
