Ford Mondeo (2015 – 2021) Review
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Ford Mondeo (2015 – 2021) At A Glance
Impressive quality and refinement. Rides well with keen handling. Very spacious and practical interior.
Steering isn’t as sharp as previous Ford Mondeos. Bumpy ride of ST-Line models. Some of the diesels are quite noisy.
Politicians used to talk about ‘Mondeo Man’ as a mythical average voter. Those days are long-gone as SUVs have replaced the Ford Mondeo in many people’s affections and driveways, but it remains a sound used buy thanks to its spacious interior, comfort, fine driving manners and all-round ability. It’s always stacked up well next to the Mazda 6, fleet favourite the Vauxhall Insignia and the redoubtable Volkswagen Passat, so read on for our full review of the Ford Mondeo.
The Ford Mondeo still makes a strong case for itself by providing premium quality and comfort at a price that most family car buyers can afford.
Like the previous Ford Mondeo, this is a big car. In fact it’s only slightly shorter than the Jaguar XF but has the same wheelbase as its predecessor. Ford worked wonders with the styling, adding a dash of coupe-like flair to the profile that makes it appear a lot less bulky than the model it replaced.
Yet it still has huge amount of space inside, with a massive boot and lots of rear legroom that rivals the Skoda Superb and makes the Ford Mondeo a comfortable fit for up to five adults on a long journey.
The cabin is refined, too, and the high level of standard equipment on the later models (built from 2018 onwards) means you get the likes of touchscreen navigation, dual-zone air-con and a centre armrest for the rear seats.
Consequently, it’s an ideal motorway cruiser helped by economical engines, low road noise and a supple ride quality. The engine line-up includes a 1.5 TDCi diesel that emits just 94g/km and will average more than 78mpg according to the claimed figures.
Originally, the engines started with a 150PS 1.5 four-cylinder Ecoboost (manual or six-speed auto), 1.5 TDCi diesel and Ford’s trusty 2.0 TDCi. The top engine remains the 240PS 2.0 SCTI Ecoboost, which comes fitted with a six-speed torque converter auto, in contrast to the 2.0 TDCi’s PowerShift auto.
For the first time there was also a Ford Mondeo Hybrid.
Running throughout this Ford Mondeo is a feeling of quality previously unseen on any model from the firm. As a used car, it remains an attractive and very capable choice for families.
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Ford Mondeo (2015 – 2021) handling and engines
- Engines range from 1.0T EcoBoost 125 to 2.0T EcoBoost 240 Automatic
- Readers report Real MPG to be between 22–68 mpg
Ford Mondeo (2015 – 2021): Handling and ride quality
The Ford Mondeo has an impressive ride quality, which is further enhanced by its multi-link rear suspension set-up. The result is a superbly absorbing and forgivingly smooth ride that deals impeccably with poor road surfaces.
Only ST-Line models on 18-inch wheels and sports suspension will transfer any rattles or bumps into the cabin.
Another feature that marks out the Ford Mondeo is the specially tuned electric power-steering system, which is designed to give a smooth and fluid feel. It’s not as sharp as the set-up in the previous Ford Mondeo, and as a result it doesn’t feel as responsive.
Yet the Ford Mondeo still handles very well. There’s little in the way of body roll and plenty of reassurance in corners, especially at higher speeds.
However, when it comes to town driving and parking, there is no hiding the Ford Mondeo’s huge size. At 4.9 metres long and 2.1 metres wide, it makes city centre streets and parking bays feel worryingly small.
Ford Mondeo (2015 – 2021): Engines
The engine range is comprehensive and includes the familiar TDCi diesels and Ecoboost petrols. Among the most interesting is the 125PS 1.0 Ecoboost, which may seem lightweight for a car of this size, but delivers performance equivalent to the 1.6 TDCi, while claimed economy is 55.4mpg.
In April 2015, a 1.5 TDCi diesel with 120PS was introduced alongside the 1.6 TDCi engine, before eventually replacing it in 2016. These are the most economical models in the Ford Mondeo line-up. Both emit just 94g/km of CO2 and average 78.5mpg, according to the official figures.
But it’s the trusty 2.0 TDCi that’s the most popular, delivering a blend of performance and economy that suits the Ford Mondeo perfectly. The standard model has 150PS, but it’s the 350Nm of torque which makes it so strong.
This makes it ideal for easy overtaking, while at 70mph it works effortlessly. It’s also very quiet from inside the cabin, with no vibration through the pedals or gear lever.
There’s a more powerful 180PS version of the 2.0 TDCi that has 400Nm of torque, giving it a 0-62mph time of just 8.3 seconds. Like the standard model, it comes with a positive and easy-shifting six-speed manual gearbox which is lovely to use, plus there’s a PowerShift automatic available.
In April 2015, a four-wheel-drive version of the 2.0 TDCi was introduced, and for our money this could be the ultimate Ford Mondeo, especially if you fit winter tyres when the cold weather arrives. It’s a genuine alternative to the Skoda Superb 4x4.
Alongside this, Ford also offered a 2.0 TDCi with 210PS and a PowerShift gearbox as standard. This provides very rapid progress.
With 240PS, the 2.0 Ecoboost is the most powerful model in the range and has a 0-62mph time of 7.9 seconds to provide the closest thing buyers can get to the long since discontinued Ford Mondeo ST. However, economy isn’t great and in everyday driving, the powerful 2.0 TDCi diesel is annoyingly noisy at low revs.
The petrol alternative is a 1.5 Ecoboost that is incredibly smooth yet responsive. With 160PS it has plenty of power, but thanks to the fact it’s turbocharged it has 240Nm of torque from just 1500rpm.
This means it pulls strongly from low down, but without the gruff nature of a diesel. Economy is good at 48.7mpg.
For the first time, a hybrid version of the Ford Mondeo was offered. It’s powered by a 2.0-litre petrol engine alongside an electric motor which gives a total power output of 187PS.
With fuel economy of 67.3mpg and CO2 as low as 92g/km it’s certainly efficient, but then so is the Ford Mondeo 1.6 TDCi. Noisy acceleration and sluggish performance, courtesy of the CVT gearbox, also count against the hybrid.
Ford Mondeo (2015 – 2021): Safety
When tested by Euro NCAP in 2014, this generation of Ford Mondeo scored a well deserved five-star rating.
All of the usual airbags, Isofix, ESP and ABS systems were present. There was the option of a lane keep assist and departure warning set-up, and Ford also offered automatic emergency braking as an optional extra.
The Ford Mondeo was retested in 2019 when lane keep and departure assist had become standard, along with automatic emergency braking. As a result, the Ford retained its five-star score, so you can be assured the Ford Mondeo is a very safe place to carry your family and friends.
Ford Mondeo (2015 – 2021): Towing
All Ford Mondeos of this era are good to tow an unbraked trailer of up to 750kg. Hitch up a braked trailer and the maximum permissable depends on the exact model, but it varies between 1600kg and 2000kg, so the Ford Mondeo is more than able of pulling most family-friendly caravans.
| Engine | MPG | 0-62 | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0T 125 | 55 mpg | 12.0 s | 119 g/km |
| 1.0T EcoBoost 125 | 55 mpg | 12.0 s | 119 g/km |
| 1.5 TDCi 120 | 79 mpg | 11.7 s | 94 g/km |
| 1.5T 160 | 48–49 mpg | 9.2 s | 134–136 g/km |
| 1.5T 160 Automatic | 44–45 mpg | 9.1 s | 146–148 g/km |
| 1.5T 165 | 43 mpg | 9.2 s | 150 g/km |
| 1.5T 165 Automatic | 38–43 mpg | 9.1 s | 167 g/km |
| 1.5T EcoBoost 160 | 48–49 mpg | 9.2 s | 134 g/km |
| 1.5T EcoBoost 160 Automatic | 44–45 mpg | 9.1 s | 146 g/km |
| 2.0 Ecoblue 190 Automatic | - | 8.9 s | 131–133 g/km |
| 2.0 Ecoblue 190 Automatic 4WD | - | 9.1 s | 141 g/km |
| 2.0 TDCi 150 | 57–69 mpg | 9.3–9.4 s | 107–115 g/km |
| 2.0 TDCi 150 4WD | 47–59 mpg | 10.3 s | 124–127 g/km |
| 2.0 TDCi 150 ECOnetic | 69 mpg | 9.4 s | 107 g/km |
| 2.0 TDCi 150 Powershift | 52–61 mpg | 9.9–10.3 s | 120–132 g/km |
| 2.0 TDCi 180 | 55–64 mpg | 8.3 s | 115–124 g/km |
| 2.0 TDCi 180 Powershift | 54–59 mpg | 8.6–9.9 s | 124–128 g/km |
| 2.0 TDCi 180 Powershift 4WD | 53–54 mpg | 9.3 s | 134–141 g/km |
| 2.0 TDCi 210 Powershift | 57–59 mpg | 7.9 s | 124–134 g/km |
| 2.0 TDCi 210 Powershift 4WD | 53 mpg | 9.3 s | 138 g/km |
| 2.0T EcoBoost 240 Automatic | 38–39 mpg | 7.9 s | 169–176 g/km |
| Hybrid | 59–71 mpg | 9.2 s | 92–99 g/km |
Real MPG average for the Ford Mondeo (2015 – 2021)
Real MPG was created following thousands of readers telling us that their cars could not match the official figures.
Real MPG gives real world data from drivers like you to show how much fuel a vehicle really uses.
Average performance
76%
Real MPG
22–68 mpg
MPGs submitted
627
Ford Mondeo (2015 – 2021) interior
- Boot space is 541–1437 litres
- Euro NCAP rating of five stars
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4871 mm |
| Width | 2121 mm |
| Height | 1482 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2850 mm |
Ford Mondeo (2015 – 2021): Practicality
The Ford Mondeo gets all the basics spot on, with a great driving position, plenty of adjustment in the seat and steering column, plus a nice weight to the gearshift and clutch pedal.
The multifunction steering wheel is a little button-heavy – which makes it tricky to operate without looking down – but the addition of an electric parking brake as standard meant more room on the centre console, which has two cupholders and a useful cubby integrated into it, with an armrest on top.
Storage is excellent with a two-level glovebox, large door pockets and extra stowage behind the swooping central stack.
Along with the quality, what really stands out in the Mondeo is the sheer space. Up front, there’s acres of room and you can put your seat so far back, even six-footers will be able to stretch their legs out.
Yet this doesn’t come at the expense of rear passenger space. It remains incredibly generous, even with the front seats adjusted all the way back. Only the Skoda Superb can match the Ford Mondeo for rear room.
The boot is equally impressive. There’s 550 litres of luggage room and the tailgate lifts up to reveal a wide opening with a low load lip. Even with a full-size spare fitted, as opposed to a tyre repair kit, there is still 458 litres of load space.
Another neat feature on the Ford Mondeo are the inflatable rear seatbelts, which comprise a small airbag integrated into the seatbelt strap, expanding in just 40 milliseconds in the event of an accident.
It’s designed to disperse the force of an impact across a body five times greater than a standard seatbelt.
Ford Mondeo (2015 – 2021): Quality and finish
Ford worked hard to improve the refinement of the Ford Mondeo and that’s immediately obvious when you get behind the wheel: there is very little engine or road noise and the majority of the engines are quiet, with only the most powerful TDCi diesels disrupting the peaceful tranquillity of the cabin.
There’s a quality present throughout the Ford Mondeo interior that’s above anything Ford had produced before. All the materials have a substantial feel to them, with soft-touch plastics and padding on the dash and door tops. Ford kept to a simple design with few buttons and an uncluttered look.
There are instrument dials which remain analogue, but have a digital display on the inside – including the needles that indicate speed and revs – giving it a modern edge.
Ford Mondeo (2015 – 2021): Infotainment
We’re not so keen on the Sony infotainment design. It looks a little dated already, but the system works well and the large touchscreen in the middle of the dash is easy to use and has a high-resolution display.
Ford Mondeo (2015 – 2021) value for money
Ford Mondeo (2015 – 2021): Prices
Finding a seven-year-old Ford Mondeo for around £8000 is an easy task, as there are plenty around. This sort of money will bag you either a 1.5 petrol or diesel model in Titanium specification.
Come forward a few years, and a 2019 car in the same spec will cost around £11,500, while a late Ford Mondeo Hybrid with few miles on the clock is likely to require up to £27,000.
Ford Mondeo (2015 – 2021): Running Costs
Diesel models were the most popular, and it’s easy to see why when the 1.5 TDCi Econetic offered a claimed 78.5mpg combined fuel economy. In real-world use, you can expect that to be around 60mpg, which is still very good for a car the size of a Ford Mondeo.
The 2.0 TDCi has an official average of 67.3mpg, and you can get pretty near this on longer motorway runs. With the petrol engines around 50mpg is the norm when cruising on the motorway or 40mpg in mixed driving, while the Hybrid claimed 58.9mpg. In reality, though, around 52mpg is more likely.
Carbon dioxide emissions are lowest with the Econetic and Hybrid models, offering 94g/km and 92g/km respectively. A Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi comes in at 132g/km, so none is too costly when it comes to paying annual road tax.
Nor will servicing a Ford Mondeo be expensive, as the model is generally reliable and parts plentiful. Insurance is another area where the Ford Mondeo doesn’t burden its owners too heavily, as the range sits between groups 17 and 29.
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The Ford Mondeo Style comes with 16-inch alloy wheels, DAB, a Thatcham category 1 alarm, dual-zone climate control, cruise control, Ford SYNC2 with an eight-inch colour touchscreen, electric front windows, Isofix in the rear seats, hill start assist, LED rear lights and an electric parking brake.
Move up to the Ford Mondeo Zetec and you get body-colour bumpers and side mouldings, chrome window surrounds, a Quickclear heated front windscreen and electric rear windows. You can also expect front foglights, cruise control with a speed limiter, height and lumbar adjust on the passenger seat and a rear seat hatch.
Ford Mondeo Titanium models have 17-inch alloy wheels, an engine start button, sports seats, DAB navigation system, automatic headights, rain-sensing wipers, traffic sign recognition and lane keeping aid. They also enjoy an auto-dimming rear view mirror, ambient lighting and TFT instrument cluster display.
The Ford Mondeo Titanium X is the top-spec model and it gets dynamic LED headlights, leather seats, 10-way power front seats, heated front seats, keyless entry and privacy glass.
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4871 mm |
| Width | 2121 mm |
| Height | 1482 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2850 mm |
| Miscellaneous | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight | 1455–1737 kg |
| Boot Space | 541–1437 L |
| Warranty | 3 years / 60000 miles |
| Servicing | 12500–18000 miles |
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| List Price | £19,450–£34,195 |
| Insurance Groups | 17–29 |
| Road Tax Bands | A–I |
| Official MPG | 38.2–78.5 mpg |
| Euro NCAP Safety Ratings | |
|---|---|
| Adult | - |
| Child | - |
| Pedestrian | - |
| Overall | 5 |
On sale until December 2022
| Hatchback | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 1.5 EcoBoost 165ps Titanium Edition 5dr | - | 42.8 mpg | 9.2 s |
| 1.5 EcoBoost 165ps Titanium Edition Auto 5dr | - | 38.2 mpg | 9.1 s |
| 1.5 EcoBoost 165ps Zetec Edition 5dr | - | 42.8 mpg | 9.2 s |
| 1.5 EcoBoost 165ps Zetec Edition Auto 5dr | - | 42.8 mpg | 9.1 s |
| 1.5T 165ps St-Line Edition Luxury 5dr | £25,345 | 42.8 mpg | 9.2 s |
| 2.0 EcoBlue 150 Titanium Edition 5dr | - | 56.5 mpg | 9.3 s |
| 2.0 EcoBlue 150PS Zetec Edition 5dr | - | 56.5 mpg | 9.3 s |
| 2.0 EcoBlue 190 ST-Line Edition Auto 5dr | - | - | 8.9 s |
| 2.0 EcoBlue 190 Titanium Edition Auto 5dr | - | - | 8.9 s |
| 2.0 EcoBlue 190PS Vignale Auto 5dr | - | - | 8.9 s |
| 2.0 EcoBlue 190ps Vignale Auto AWD 5dr | - | - | 9.1 s |
| 2.0 EcoBlue ST-Line Edition Auto AWD 5dr | - | - | 9.1 s |
| 2.0TDCi 150ps St-Line Edition Luxury 5dr | £26,745 | 56.5 mpg | 9.3 s |
| Titanium Edition TDCi 150 EcoBlue Powershift Auto Start/Stop 5dr | - | - | 10.3 s |
| Zetec Edition TDCi 150 EcoBlue Powershift Auto Start/Stop 5dr | - | - | 10.3 s |
| Saloon | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 2.0 TiVCT Hybrid Titanium Edition 17in Auto 4dr | £28,990 | 58.9 mpg | 9.2 s |
| 2.0 TiVCT Hybrid Vignale Lux Auto 4dr | £32,285 | 58.9 mpg | 9.2 s |
On sale until August 2020
| Hatchback | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 2.0 EcoBlue 150 Titanium Edition Auto 5dr | - | 52.3 mpg | 9.9 s |
| 2.0 EcoBlue 150 Zetec Edition Auto 5dr | - | 52.3 mpg | 9.9 s |
On sale until June 2019
| Saloon | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 2.0T EcoBoost 240 Vignale Auto 4dr | £33,145 | 38.7 mpg | 7.9 s |
| 2.0TDCi 150 Vignale 4dr | £30,545 | 64.2 mpg | - |
| 2.0TDCi 180 Vignale 4dr | £31,295 | 64.2 mpg | 8.3 s |
| 2.0TDCi 180 Vignale Powershift 4dr | £32,795 | 58.9 mpg | 9.9 s |
| 2.0TDCi 210 Vignale Powershift 4dr | £33,545 | 58.9 mpg | 7.9 s |
| 2.0TDCi Vignale Powershift AWD 4dr | £34,195 | 54.3 mpg | 9.3 s |
On sale until October 2018
| Hatchback | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 1.0T 125ps Zetec Edition 5dr | £19,450 | 55.4 mpg | 12.0 s |
| 1.5T 160ps Titanium Edition 5dr | £22,800 | 47.9 mpg | 9.2 s |
| 1.5T 160ps Titanium Edition Auto 5dr | £24,300 | 44.1 mpg | 9.1 s |
| 1.5T 160ps Zetec Edition 5dr | £20,700 | 48.7 mpg | 9.2 s |
| 1.5T 160ps Zetec Edition Auto 5dr | £22,200 | 44.8 mpg | 9.1 s |
| 1.5TDCi 120ps Eco Titanium Edition 5dr | £23,420 | 78.5 mpg | 11.7 s |
| 1.5TDCi 120ps Eco Zetec Edition 5dr | £21,420 | 78.5 mpg | 11.7 s |
| 2.0T 240 St-Line Edition Auto 5dr | £27,875 | 38.2 mpg | 7.9 s |
| 2.0T 240ps Titanium Edition Auto 5dr | £26,775 | 38.2 mpg | 7.9 s |
| 2.0TDCi 180 St-Line Powershift AWD 5dr | £26,910 | 53.3 mpg | 9.3 s |
| 2.0TDCi 180 Titanium Edition Powershift AWD 5dr | £28,110 | 53.3 mpg | 9.3 s |
| 2.0TDCi 210ps St-Line Edition Powershift 5dr | £28,290 | 56.5 mpg | 7.9 s |
| 2.0TDCi 210ps Titanium Edition Powershift 5dr | £27,190 | 56.5 mpg | 7.9 s |
On sale until July 2018
On sale until March 2018
| Saloon | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 2.0 TiVCT Hybrid Titanium Edition Auto 4dr | £25,870 | 67.3 mpg | 9.2 s |
| 2.0 TiVCT Hybrid Titanium X-Pack Auto 4dr | £30,035 | 70.6 mpg | 9.2 s |
On sale until April 2017
| Hatchback | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 2.0TDCi 150ps St-Line 5dr | £25,095 | 65.7 mpg | - |
| 2.0TDCi 180 St-Line Powershift AWD 5dr | £28,845 | 53.3 mpg | - |
| 2.0TDCi 180ps St-Line 5dr | £25,845 | 62.8 mpg | - |
| 2.0TDCi 180ps St-Line Powershift 5dr | £27,345 | 58.9 mpg | - |
On sale until November 2015
| Hatchback | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 1.0T 125ps EcoBoost Zetec 5dr | £20,495 | 55.4 mpg | 12.0 s |
| 1.5T 160ps EcoBoost Zetec 5dr | £21,845 | 48.7 mpg | 9.2 s |
| 1.5T 160ps EcoBoost Zetec Auto 5dr | £23,345 | 44.8 mpg | 9.1 s |
| 1.5TDCi 120ps ECOnetic Zetec 5dr | £22,495 | 78.5 mpg | 11.7 s |
| 2.0TDCi 150ps ECOnetic Zetec 5dr | £23,245 | 68.9 mpg | 9.4 s |
| 2.0TDCi 150ps Zetec 5dr | £23,095 | 67.3 mpg | 9.3 s |
| 2.0TDCi 150ps Zetec AWD 5dr | £24,595 | 58.9 mpg | 10.3 s |
| 2.0TDCi 150ps Zetec Powershift 5dr | £24,595 | 58.9 mpg | 9.9 s |
Model History
- September 2012: Ford debuts global Mondeo
- September 2013: Ford premiered Mondeo Vignale concept
- October 2014: Ford Mondeo prices announced.
- February 2015: Ford announced full Mondeo line up
- August 2016: Mondeo ST-Line introduced
- October 2018: Mondeo Hybrid updated
September 2012
Ford debuts global Mondeo
It will be the first car in its segment equipped with a 1.0-litre powertrain, the 2012 “International Engine of the Year” 1.0-litre EcoBoost petrol engine, to deliver expected best-in-class fuel economy.
Mondeo wheel and tyre sizes:
16-inch with 215/60 R16 95V tyres (Michelin Cross Climates available)
17-inch with 235/50 R17 96W tyres
18-inch with 235/45 R18 98Y tyres (Michelin Cross Climates available)
19-inch with 235/40 R19 96Y tyres
The new Mondeo is the first Ford to feature headlamps with LED high-beam, low-beam and signal lighting. Quicker to illuminate, more durable and more energy-efficient than traditional filament bulb headlamps, the all-new Mondeo’s LED headlamps turn with the steering and adapt beam projection to vehicle speed – providing a greater depth of illumination at high speeds and a wider field of vision at slower speeds.
The interior delivers unprecedented levels of ergonomics and comfort, with superior craftsmanship throughout the driver-focused cockpit. Soft-touch materials, premium finishes and equipment contribute to the most premium Mondeo experience ever.
The all-new four-door Mondeo HEV is Ford’s first hybrid passenger car for Europe, and combines a specially-developed Atkinson Cycle 2.0-litre petrol engine with a 35kW lithium-ion battery allied to a CVT automatic transmission to provide high fuel economy and low CO2 emissions. Total output 188PS, with 47PS from the electric motor alone which is capale of propelling the car to 100kmh on its own.
All new Mondeo also delivers the European debut of Ford’s rear inflatable seatbelts. These are designed to reduce head, neck and chest injuries for rear-seat passengers. In the event of an accident the belt rapidly expands to disperse crash forces across a body area five times greater than that achieved by a conventional seatbelt.
September 2013
Ford premiered Mondeo Vignale concept
The Vignale trim level will be introduced across several models in the Ford range, and as well as a luxury equipment level, will also be backed up by special dealer and customer services.
Ford Vignales will take the role reserved in the past for Ghia and subsequently Titanium X at the top of the range. The company promises that these cars will appeal to buyers looking for luxury in their family cars who would not necessarily consider Ford. Although full details are yet to be released, Ford promises that Vignale customers will have their own personal concierge within the dealership, which will possibly also extend to other services such as airport check-ins and appointment management.
In the Mondeo concept, the cabin is trimmed in quilted, soft touch leather with plenty of brushed aluminium and chrome details. The emphasis is on tasteful trim colours and materials, which have been especially selected to appeal to buyers in the luxury sector. The exterior styling has not been left untouched, and the Mondeo concept has Vignale styling details, such as chrome-finished 20-inch alloy wheels, upscale badging (without the word Mondeo to be seen anywhere), and an interesting new eggcate-style grille.
Technology features, too – the Mondeo Vignale has adaptive LED headlights to reduce glare and improve night time visibility and there’s Ford SYNC for connecting mobile phones and music devices. The first Vignale model is to be the Mondeo, which has been shown in both saloon and estate form, but the badge will be applied to other cars in Ford’s range later.
October 2014
Ford Mondeo prices announced.
Sample Prices:
Mondeo Style 5-door 1.6TDCI 115 Econetic 6-speed manual: £20,795 OTR
Mondeo Style 5-door 2.0TDCI 150 Econetic 6-speed manual: £21,545 OTR
Mondeo Zetec 5-door 1.5T EcoBoost 150 6-speed manual: £21,045 OTR
Mondeo Zetec 5-door 1.5T EcoBoost 150 6-speed TQ auto: £22,545 OTR
Mondeo Zetec 5-door 1.6TDCI 115 Econetic 6-speed manual: £21,795 OTR
Mondeo Zetec 5-door 2.0TDCI 150 Econetic 6-speed manual: £22,545 OTR
Mondeo Zetec 5-door 2.0TDCI 150 6-speed Powershift: £23,795 OTR
Mondeo Titanium 5-door 1.5T EcoBoost 150 6-speed manual: £22,245 OTR
Mondeo Titanium 5-door 1.5T EcoBoost 150 6-speed TQ auto: £23,745 OTR
Mondeo Titanium 5-door 2.0T EcoBoost 240 6-speed TQ auto: £25,745 OTR
Mondeo Titanium 5-door 1.6TDCI 115 Econetic 6-speed manual: £22,995 OTR
Mondeo Titanium 5-door 2.0TDCI 150 Econetic 6-speed manual: £23,745 OTR
Mondeo Titanium 5-door 2.0TDCI 150 6-speed Powershift: £24,995 OTR
Mondeo Titanium 4-door 2.0 TiVCT HYBRID Electric Vehicle 187PS CVT auto: £24,995
February 2015
Ford announced full Mondeo line up
Production started of Mondeos equipped with Ford's 1.0-litre EcoBoost - the first 1.0-litre petrol engine in a 'D' segment car, priced from £19,995. The line-up is further extended with a new 210PS bi-turbo 2.0-litre TDCi diesel engine; a fuel-efficient new 1.5-litre TDCi diesel engine; and Intelligent All-Wheel Drive technology for optimised traction and performance.
The 2015 Ford Mondeo now offers 14 powertrain combinations as part of a comprehensive four-door, five-door and wagon body-style range, including:
- 125PS 1.0-litre EcoBoost petrol manual
- 160PS 1.5-litre EcoBoost petrol manual and automatic
- 240PS 2.0-litre EcoBoost petrol automatic
- 120PS 1.5-litre TDCi diesel manual
- 150PS and 180PS 2.0-litre TDCi diesel manual and automatic
- 150PS and 180PS 2.0-litre TDCi diesel Intelligent All-Wheel Drive
- 210PS 2.0-litre TDCi diesel automatic
- 187PS petrol-electric hybrid
Ford's 125PS 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine version of Ford's 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine is uniquely calibrated for Mondeo to deliver 55.4mpg and 119g/km CO 2 emissions. Core EcoBoost technologies include high-pressure direct fuel injection, and Twin-independent Variable Cam Timing. A low inertia turbocharger spins at up to 248,000rpm, more than 4,000 times per second.
Ford's new bi-turbo 2.0-litre TDCi engine delivers 210PS and 450Nm of torque - available from 2,000rpm - with CO2 emissions of 124g/km and 58.8 mpg in the ECDC tests. The new diesel engine is combined with Ford's six-speed PowerShift twin-clutch automatic gearbox, and enables 0-62mph acceleration in 7.9 seconds, priced at £750 over the equivalent specification 180PS model.
Electronically-controlled sequential bi-turbo design enables faster engine response. A small, low-inertia turbine is used to respond quickly to initial boost demand, and a larger high-inertia turbo is able to sustain greater boost pressure for peak performance.
Ford's advanced new 120PS 1.5-litre TDCi diesel engine replaced the 115PS 1.6-litre TDCi, reducing CO 2 emissions by 5g/km to 104g/km with optimised combustion chamber design, new high-pressure fuel injection and Variable Nozzle Turbocharger technology delivering 70.6 mpg. The new Euro Stage VI emissions-compliant 1.5-litre TDCi also features a lean NOX trap for cleaner exhaust emissions, while internal friction is reduced with microscopic applications of diamond-like coating.
2015 Ford Mondeo buyers can now also specify Intelligent All-Wheel Drive with the 150PS 2.0-litre TDCi diesel engine and six-speed manual transmission, or 180PS 2.0-litre TDCi diesel engine and six-speed PowerShift automatic transmission. The Intelligent All-Wheel Drive system is offered at £1,500 over the equivalent front-wheel drive model.
Ford's Intelligent All-Wheel Drive system offers a seamless transition between front-wheel drive and all-wheel-drive performance to automatically enhance traction and road-holding when needed. The system continually measures how the car's wheels are gripping the road surface every 16 milliseconds, and can adjust power delivery to individual wheels in 100 milliseconds.
The new 2.0-litre TDCi engine with revised engine block, new cylinder-head and fuel injection designs, and Variable Nozzle Turbocharger technology was among the first all-new Mondeo models available to order from September 2014. The Mondeo range also includes a new 160PS 1.5-litre EcoBoost petrol engine with integrated exhaust manifold technology, a 240PS 2.0-litre EcoBoost model, and the all-new Mondeo Hybrid.
The first hybrid electric vehicle ever manufactured by Ford in Europe, the Mondeo Hybrid is available in four-door body-style and uses two electric motors and 1.4kWh lithium-ion battery combined with a 2.0-litre Atkinson cycle petrol engine to drive at up to 85mph in electric mode. The drivetrain delivers 187PS with 67.3mpg and 99g/km CO 2 * and is priced the same as the equivalent to the 2.0-litre TDCi model at £24,995
Optional advanced Ford technologies and comfort features include Active Park Assist with Perpendicular Parking, which enables drivers to detect suitably-sized spaces and reverse hands-free into those parallel to the road or side-to-side with other cars. Dynamic LED headlights with Adaptive Front Lighting System adjust the headlight beam angle and intensity to match driving environment. Heated steering wheels have been specified on 27 per cent of models, and 20 per cent have heated rear seats.
|
Model (4/5-door) |
Power (PS) |
Fuel efficiency* (mpg) |
CO 2 emissions* (g/km) |
|
1.0 EcoBoost 6-spd manual |
125 |
55.4 |
119 |
|
1.5 EcoBoost 6-spd manual |
160 |
48.7 |
134 |
|
1.5 EcoBoost 6-spd auto |
160 |
48.8 |
146 |
|
2.0 EcoBoost 6-spd auto |
240 |
38.7 |
169 |
|
1.5 TDCi 6-spd manual (ECOnetic) |
120 (120) |
70.6 (78.6) |
104 (94) |
|
2.0 TDCi 6-spd manual (ECOnetic) |
150 (150) |
64.2 (68.9) |
115 (107) |
|
2.0 TDCi 6-spd auto |
150 |
58.9 |
125 |
|
2.0 TDCi 6-spd manual |
180 |
64.2 |
115 |
|
2.0 TDCi 6-spd auto |
180 |
58.9 |
125 |
|
2.0 TDCi 6-spd manual AWD |
150 |
58.9 |
124 |
|
2.0 TDCi 6-spd auto AWD |
180 |
54.3 |
134 |
|
2.0 TDCi 6-spd auto |
210 |
58.9 |
124 |
|
2.0 Hybrid Electric |
187 |
67.3 |
99 |
Mondeo wheel and tyre sizes:
16" wheels with 215/60 R16 tyres
17" wheels with 235/50 R17 tyres
18" wheels with 235/45 R18 tyres
19" wheels with 234/40 R18 tyres
Mondeo dimensions (saloon):
Length: 4,871mm
Width (folded mirrors): 1,911mm
Width (mirrors out): 2,121mm
Height: 1,482mm
Wheelbase: 2,850mm
Luggage capacity (closed boot, full spare): 429 litres.
Load width: 1,039mm
Load length (rear seats up): 1,148mm
Load length (rear seats down): 1,987mm
Kerb weight: 1,579kg (hybrid) to 1,655kg (2.0 TDCI AWD).
Fuel tank capacity: 62.5 litres (Hybrid 53 litres)
Maximum braked towing weight 12% incline (2.0 TDCI): 2,000kg
(Hybrid cannot tow)
Turning circle: 11.6 metres
Mondeo dimensions (hatchback):
Length: 4,871mm
Width (folded mirrors): 1,911mm
Width (mirrors out): 2,121mm
Height: 1,482mm
Wheelbase: 2,850mm
Luggage capacity (closed boot, full spare): 458 litres.
Luggages capacity (rear searts down, to roof): 1,356 litres
Load width: 1,039mm
Load length (rear seats up): 1,148mm
Load length (rear seats down): 1,987mm
Kerb weight: 1,579kg (hybrid) to 1,655kg (2.0 TDCI AWD).
Fuel tank capacity: 62.5 litres (Hybrid 53 litres)
Maximum braked towing weight 12% incline (2.0 TDCI): 2,000kg
Turning circle: 11.6 metres
August 2016
Mondeo ST-Line introduced
The newly announced Mondeo ST-Line, first shown at last month’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, is available from £24,745.
18-09-2017: Mondeo range updated The former seven series making up the Mondeo range will be simplified to five. The new Zetec Edition becomes the entry level Mondeo, now priced at £19,445.
From Zetec Edition, Mondeo buyers have the choice of either prioritising the sporty specification of the existing ST-Line and new ST-Line Edition, or the luxury credentials of the new Titanium Edition model and range-topping Vignale.
All five models have navigation, DAB, autonomous braking to mitigate or avoid low-speed collisions at under 31mph, front/rear parking sensors and cruise control with speed limiter as standard. ST-Line series introduce extras including front, rear and side body styling, lowered sports suspension, Ford Power start button and darkened headliner. Privacy glass and 19-inch rock metallic alloy wheels are added on the ST-Line Edition.
The new Titanium Edition boasts premium leather heated seats, with front 10-way power adjustment. Since launch in Mondeo in 2015, Vignale has grown to represent 13 per cent of orders. At the start of this year a Vignale Nero appearance pack was introduced – comprising 19in dark tarnish alloys and darkened fog lamp bezels, lower grille and side strips – and now becomes standard Mondeo Vignale specification.
October 2018
Mondeo Hybrid updated
The Ford Mondeo Hybrid powertrain uses an electric motor to support the specially-developed 2.0-litre Atkinson cycle petrol engine in driving the wheels and a generator to enable regenerative charging of the 1.4 kWh lithium-ion, air-cooled, recyclable battery located behind the rear seats. Regenerative braking technology captures up to 90 per cent of the energy normally lost during braking to replenish the battery.
The Mondeo Hybrid is capable of driving in pure electric mode, delivering ultimate refinement and efficiency particularly in city and stop-start driving scenarios. The hybrid powertrain delivers 187PS, supported by a Ford-developed continuously variable automatic transmission for further enhanced fuel efficiency.
What to watch out for
By 2018, the Powershift automatic had been dropped, and automatics all became 8-speed torque converter.
15-04-2017:Complaint by 6' 3" 95kg driver of extremely uncomfortable driving position in nearly new Mondeo Titanium X. Finds himself in pain just after 30mins at the steering wheel, with the neck and shoulders the most affected. Tried different positions and checked all the recommendations for a correct driving posture, but still unable to drive for more than half an hour. Never had problems like that in the past, driving both an old 3 series and, now, wife's 2013 Golf, even on long distances.
27-09-2017:Report of unusual metallic noise around the idle rev range of a 2016/66 Ford Mondeo 1.5 Ecoboost, purchased from Ford Direct in March 2016, despite an early 12k mile service at 7,000 miles. (Might be the a/c compressor pump clutch.)
08-02-2018:Report of 2015 Ford Mondeo 1.5 EcoBoost manual with 17,000 miles going into cruise control of its own accord.
24-03-2018:Report of failure of steering rack of 2015 Ford Mondeo at 13 days out of 3 year Ford/dealer warranty. Dealer told customer that Ford would not replace it under warranty and chared him £2,000.
24-03-2018:Report of loss of compression in two cylinders in American market 2014 Fusion SE 1.5 Ecoboost at 68k miles (same as UK 2015 Mondeo). Smoke out the exhaust. Ford said needs a new engine for $6,000.
17-04-2018:Rear brake discs on 2016 Ford Mondeo found to be heavily scored at 15,000 miles.
05-07-2018:Report from reader that Ford dealer unable to complete Safety Recall 12-3-2018: R/2018/53 (see Recalls) on Mondeo 2.0 Duratorq estate and had problems with other attempts for customers.
23-08-2018:Report of engine oil found in cooling system of 2015 Ford Mondeo 1.6 TDCI at 80,000 miles. Head gasket and oil cooler replaced, but still has problems.
30-12-2018:Report of 2015 Ford Mondeo 2.0 SCTI Ecoboost Titanium draining its battery if left for a couple of days.
13-03-2019:Problem with severely out of date mapping in Fords's Sync 3 satnav (in this case in an April 2017 Kuga) fiinally cured by an update. If you visit https://www.ford.co.uk/owner/resources-and-support/sync-bluetooth/update#/status/ and enter your chassis number it tells you an update is required. It needs to be downloaded onto a USB stick and then loaded into the car.This takes a long time because the file is massive approx. (25GB). Enter chassis number bottom right, then it’ll find map update required and click ‘prepare maps download’ and then take it from there. This afflicts all Sync 3 sat navs to date.
16-07-2019:Report of small coolant leak from 1.5 EcoBoost engine into cylinder 2 of 2015 Ford Mondeo resulting in "bore scoring and cooling jacket grooving". No Ford goodwill. Ford cannot even supply an engine, which has been "on back order" for 2 months. We managed to find some on eBay.
01-08-2019:Report of ESC failure on a 2015/65 Ford Mondeo at 25,000 miles, as well as Hill assist not available, Adaptive cruise control not available, Pre collision assist not available, Active city stop malfunction, Lane keeping system malfunction, steering assist malfunction, all whilst towing a caravan. Dealer advised that the car was not safe to driver and prescribed a new "sensor motor located in the steering gear" costing £1,600. (Possibly the dealer meant the front radar sensor.)
10-08-2019:Report of leather cover of steering wheel of 2015 Ford Mondeo 2.0 SCTi T EcoBoost 240 Auto Start/Stop Titanium coming apart at 4 years old.
02-10-2019:Report of electrics playing up in 2015 Ford Mondeo Titanium X. All the windows drop down and the sunroof opens after locking the car. Additionally, I locked it after moving it off the drive and the tailgate opened. Likely to be moisture seeping into the locking and windows ECU inside the driver's door.
03-10-2019:Report of problems with Powershift transmission of 2015 Ford Mondeo 2.0TDCI at 38,000 miles. A message flagged up "Transmission Limited Function" and immediately the car indicated it was not happy when changing gears 1 - 4, less so heading into 5th and 6th. We think probably overdue a transmission oil and filter change that should be carried out every 3 years or 38,000 miles whichev er comes first.
13-10-2019:Report of high pressure fuel pump seals leaking on a 2016 Ford Mondeo 2.0TDCI at 47,000 miles, 6 months out of warranty. Dealer wants £381 to fix. If car has been consistently maintained on time by Ford dealers then we think there is room for a goodwill contribution from Ford towards this repair.
26-10-2019:Report of engine of 2015 Ford MOndeo 2.0TDCI Titanium cutting out, but all electrics remaining on. Engine will not re-start unless all power is cut and then button started. Fault usually occurs when driving at speed in 5th or 6th but the other day it happened in 4th driving through town at 40mph. "While it's in cut out mode the engine will try and start itself but fails as if it's on turn over but can not fully start."
10-05-2020:Problems with Powershift transmission of 2016 Mondeo 2.0TDCI continue (see 3-10-2019). On a long trip, again the transmission seemed to jump out of gear, with the same message “Transmission limited function - See manual” as previously. Stopped for a while, but the problem was still there and got steadily worse. Feels as if it jumps out of gear and the clutch starts slipping, but suddenly it all engages again briefly, before jumping again. Dealer says there is a communication failure between the control module and the gearbox, which will cost about £4,500 to repair. Also told owner that the fluid and filter weren’t changed when they had it last, despite what they told me - they topped up the fluid and re-set the software.
