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Mondeos and particulate filters
I am looking to buy a Ford Mondeo. I was wondering what year of vehicle did the diesel particulate filter and the dual mass fly wheel start to be fitted as standard on the diesel engines, as I understand that there have been a lot of problems with these two particular parts?
Asked on 28 December 2011 by Sam_Luckham
Answered by
Honest John
All Mondeo IV diesels have always had both. Mondeo III diesels never had DPFs, but did have DMFs.
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