General information about the body (Mondeo 1 and 2)

1. All models have a body and its lower frame part made of welded steel. The front and rear parts of the body have special crumple zones designed to absorb energy during a collision. Its middle part forms a rigid cell that ensures safety in an accident.

2. The engine compartment bulkhead has special corrugations to absorb energy in a collision and special reinforcement in the form of rods to prevent the front wheels from penetrating into the car's interior in a serious accident. All doors have beams to absorb impact.

3. All sheet metal surfaces that are subject to corrosion are zinc coated. The stone chip resistant paint coating contains a primer that has a strong bond with the top layer.

4. All models are equipped with seat belts with automatic tensioners, and special automatic tensioners (also called catches) are installed on the front seat belt buckles. In the event of a sharp impact from the front, the sensor releases the coil spring, which, tightening the belt buckle, tensions the belt. Once triggered, such a tensioner cannot be restored, and therefore it must be replaced. On models manufactured before 1996, the mechanism is activated by an inertial sensor and a spring (see Fig. 1.4). At the same time, it is theoretically possible that the tensioners can be triggered independently of the airbag. On models manufactured since 1997, the tensioners are triggered by a fuse similar to the airbag fuse, and the power supply circuit for the tensioner fuse is included in the airbag control device circuit.





5. All UK models are fitted with central locking as standard (see Fig. 1.5). It is only available as an option on certain models sold in other countries. On models with a deadbolt lock on each door, it is not possible to open the door using the interior door handle (while the double locking system is in effect). Since none of the doors or the boot/tailgate can be opened from the inside, even if a thief breaks the glass, he will not be able to open the door using the interior handle. Models fitted with this locking system have a control module mounted under the right-hand side fascia. In the event of a serious accident, a crash sensor signals the unlocking of all doors that have been locked.



6. Many of the operations described in this chapter require disconnecting the battery. See. chapter 5 paragraph 1.

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