Mondeo Mk I
The Ford Mondeo car appeared in car showrooms in 1993 and is still being produced. The name Mondeo comes from the French word "Monde" - "peace". The first generation is called Mk I.
This car is available in various versions - 4-door "sedan", 5-door "hatchback" and 5-door "station wagon". The equipment is of a high level. The doors of the car are reinforced with a beam to protect against side collisions, and the design of the seats eliminates "diving".
The first generation Ford Mondeo was equipped with petrol 4-cylinder engines (Zetec) with a capacity of 1.6, 1.8 and 2.0 liters. The engine had the latest at that time systems of distributed sequential fuel injection and direct ignition (without a distributor), as well as systems for controlling fuel evaporation, exhaust gas recirculation and a three-fraction catalytic converter.
Since September 1994, the cars have been equipped with a V-shaped 6-cylinder engine (Duratec) with a volume of 2.5 liters. This 24-valve engine is compact and lightweight. It was designed and manufactured in the USA, where it was installed on the Ford Countour (similar models for the American market).
Mondeo Mk II
A major update of the Ford Mondeo models took place in October 1996. This modification belongs to the first generation, but has the name Mk II. The front and rear parts of the body were changed, the suspension and steering were modernized, and they began to be equipped with the EEC-V engine management system.
The engine is installed transversely, the transmission is automatic (4-speed) or manual (5-speed) with cable or hydraulic drive. Fully independent suspension of all wheels is MacPherson type with anti-roll bars.
The steering is equipped with a hydraulic booster. The braking system is also equipped with a vacuum servo booster. The rear brakes are drum, the front ones are disc. On some modifications, the front and rear brakes are disc with an anti-lock braking system (ABS).
Mondeo Mk III
The second generation Ford Mondeo (Mk III) was produced from 2000 to 2007. There were sedan, hatchback and station wagon modifications. This car became almost 300 mm longer than the first generation. Twice during this period (in 2003 and 2005) the appearance was slightly updated. This model was equipped with petrol (1.8, 2.0, 2.5 L4 and 3.0 V6) and diesel turbocharged engines (2.0 and 2.2 liters).
The new automatic transmission of this Durashift car has 5 gears and can be used in manual mode. The manual transmission has 6 gears.
In 2003, the Mondeo received a larger chrome grille, a new dashboard made of higher-quality materials, electronic climate control and automatic transmission control on the steering wheel. Also, an on-board computer and cruise control became standard for all modifications.
Mondeo Mk IV
The third generation Ford Mondeo (Mk IV) was introduced in late 2006. Sales began in May 2007 and continued until 2014. There were five different trim levels - Edge, Zetec, Ghia, Titanium and Titanium X.
The new platform allowed the use of a new 5-cylinder Volvo petrol engine. V-shaped 6-cylinder engines were no longer used. Petrol engines have the following volumes - 1.6, 2.0, 2.3 and 2.5 liters. Diesel engines have four different volumes - 1.6, 1.8, 2.0 and 2.2 liters.
The steering has an electronic-hydraulic system, which increases the sensitivity of feedback and helps reduce fuel consumption. Inside, the Mk IV uses a 5-inch LCD display to display the on-board computer and satellite navigation. Climate control is included as standard. In addition, there is an option to start the car without a key using a button on the dashboard.
By the end of 2010, some updates were made, such as a new EcoBoost engine, LED rear lights, an improved interior. Changes were also made to the 2.2-liter diesel engine.
Mondeo Mk V
The fourth generation Ford Mondeo (Mk V), also known as the Ford Fusion, was unveiled at the 2012 North American International Auto Show. Sales of this car were scheduled to begin in the summer of 2013, but were delayed until the fall of 2014. In October 2014, the fourth generation Mondeo was launched in Europe.
The car uses 4 types of EcoBoost petrol engines - 1.0 L3, 1.5 L4, 1.6 L4 and 2.0 L4, as well as 4 types of four-cylinder turbodiesels - 1.5, 1.6, 2.0 and 2.2 liters. Transmission 6-speed automatic and 6-speed manual.
Currently, the main competitors of the Mondeo are the Citroen C5, Volkswagen Passat, Kia Optima, Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, Mazda 6, Mitsubishi Galant, Nissan Teana, Opel Insignia, Peugeot 408, Renault Laguna, Skoda Superb, Subaru Legacy, Toyota Camry, Audi A4 and Infiniti G.
Mondeo specification table
Generation | Years | Engines | Modifications | Dimensions |
Mk I | 1993-1996 | 1.6 L4 16V Zetec (89 hp) 1.6 L4 16V Zetec (94 hp) 1.8 L4 16V Zetec (114 hp) 2.0 L4 16V Zetec (134 hp) 2.0 4x4 L4 16V Zetec (130 HP) 2.0 4x4 L4 16V Zetec (130 HP) 2.5 V6 24V Duratec (174 hp) 2.5 V6 24V Duratec (174 hp) 1.8 TD L4 8V Endura-D (89 HP) |
Liftback | Length: 4487 mm Height: 1424 mm Front track: 1503 mm Rear track: 1487 mm |
Station wagon | Length: 4631 mm Height: 1442 mm Front track: 1503 mm Rear track: 1504 mm |
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Sedan | Length: 4481 mm Height: 1428 mm Front track: 1503 mm Rear track: 1487 mm |
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Mk II | 1996-2000 | 1.6 L4 16V Zetec (89 hp) 1.6 L4 16V Zetec (94 hp) 1.8 L4 16V Zetec (114 hp) 2.0 L4 16V Zetec (129 hp) 2.0 4x4 L4 16V Zetec (130 HP) 2.0 4x4 L4 16V Zetec (130 HP) 2.5 V6 24V Duratec (174 hp) 2.5 ST200 V6 24V Duratec (202 hp) 2.5 V6 24V Duratec (174 hp) 1.8 TD L4 8V Endura-D (89 HP) |
Liftback | Length: 4556 mm Height: 1424 mm Front track: 1503 mm Rear track: 1587 mm |
Station wagon | Length: 4556 mm Height: 1480 mm Front track: 1503 mm Rear track: 1504 mm |
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Sedan | Length: 4556 mm Height: 1424 mm Front track: 1503 mm Rear track: 1487 mm |
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Mk III | 2000-2007 | 1.8 L4 16V Duratec (108 hp) 1.8 L4 16V Duratec (123 hp) 1.8 L4 16V Duratec SCi (129 hp) 2.0 L4 16V Duratec (143 hp) 2.5 V6 24V Duratec (168 hp) 30 (201 hp) 3.0 V6 24V Duratec 30 (223 hp) 2.0 L4 Duratorq (89 hp) Duratorq (114 hp) Duratorq (129 hp) 2.2 L4 Duratorq (153 hp) |
Liftback | Length: 4731 mm Height: 1429 mm |
Station wagon | Length: 4804 mm Height: 1441 mm |
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Sedan | Length: 4731 mm Height: 1429 mm |
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Mk VI | 2007-2014 | 1.6 i 16V (125 hp) 1.8 TDCi (125 hp) 2.0 i 16V (145 hp) 2.0 TDCi (130 hp) 2.0 TDCi (140 hp) 2.2 TDCi (175 hp) 2.3 i 16V (160 hp) 2.5 i 20V (220 hp) |
Liftback | Length: 4784 mm Height: 1500 mm |
Station wagon | Length: 4837 mm Height: 1512 mm |
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Sedan | Length: 4850 mm Height: 1500 mm |
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Mk V | 2014-... | 1.0 L3 EcoBoost (125 hp) 1.5 L4 EcoBoost (160 hp) 1.6 L4 EcoBoost () 2.0 L4 EcoBoost (203 hp) 2.0 L4 EcoBoost (240 hp) 1.6 L4 TDCi (115 hp) 1.5 L4 TDCi (120 hp) 2.0 L4 TDCi (150 hp) 2.0 L4 TDCi (180 hp) 2.0 L4 TDCi (210 hp) 2.2 L4 TDCi (200 hp) |
Liftback | Length: 4869 mm Height: 1476 mm Width: 1852 mm Wheelbase: 2850 mm |
Station wagon | Length: 4869 mm Height: 1476 mm Width: 1852 mm Wheelbase: 2850 mm |
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Sedan | Length: 4869 mm Height: 1476 mm Width: 1852 mm Wheelbase: 2850 mm |
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