Presentation of the help system (Mondeo 3)

Each chapter of this system is always divided into the following sections: theory, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair work.

Theory: general information about the technology and operation is provided here. In addition to the detailed description, this section also includes technical terminology related to the specific problems being considered.

Maintenance: here you will find step-by-step detailed instructions for all the work required. Additional work icons clearly show you the time required, the degree of difficulty, and possible safety and environmental hazards. Detailed illustrations also clearly explain the stages of the work process and the problems that arise.

Repair work: here, the necessary individual work steps are also described sequentially, similar to the description of maintenance work.

Practical tips: will help you during the execution of the specified works and solving the problems that arise. The section related to repairs also often includes the item - troubleshooting, which provides a list of the defects that arise, their possible causes and actions to eliminate them.

Topics related to technology and troubleshooting are covered equally in both the contents overview and the subject index.

TECHNICAL DICTIONARY

Engine components Engine cylinder block. This is where the moving parts are located. It is most often made of gray cast iron. The engine cylinder block also contains the generator, starter, and ignition system. Cylinder head. Situated above the cylinders. It contains channels for the passage of fresh mixture and exhaust gas, valve seats, bearings and guides for the parts that control the operation of the valves, threads for spark plugs, water supply channels and a combustion chamber.

30,000 km or 2 years

ORDER OF EXECUTION

Remove the intake silencer. On a diesel engine: remove the intake air duct. On all engines: disconnect the electrical plug connections Remove the six cylinder head cover screws and carefully remove the cover. If the cover is tight and does not come loose, tap it with the palm of your hand or the handle of a hammer. To measure the intake and exhaust valves of a single cylinder, both valves must first be released. To do this, turn the engine until the ends of both cams of cylinder 1 (to the right of the direction of travel) on the camshaft are symmetrical on the left and right at the top (note the marking of the upper MT). This position corresponds to the top dead center.

You perform the work steps step by step, according to the maintenance or repair being carried out. In addition, the points where the appropriate effort must be applied and what should be paid special attention to are also noted here.

Cooling system

Cause	Elimination
A. the temperature indicator arrow is in the red sector
Weak tension of the V-ribbed belt or presence of a break Not enough fluid in the cooling system The wire to the temperature indicator has a ground connection	Check belt tension or replace belt Top up, or, as a last resort, take from the windshield washer system Disconnect the wire to the temperature indicator, the pointer should fall to the extreme position, otherwise there is a connection to ground; check for proper wiring

PRACTICAL ADVICE

Reducing compressed air pressure If compressed air is escaping from one of the following locations, the most common causes are: Intake manifold or air filter housing: defective intake valve. Open radiator or coolant expansion tank: defective cylinder head gasket.

Self-help is not allowed during the warranty period

If you drive a new Ford Mondeo, be sure to follow the manufacturer's maintenance intervals. Above all, avoid any self-help: only Ford should fulfill the necessary warranty obligations, because the relevant warranty workshop should regularly and at the right time perform the necessary preventive maintenance on your Mondeo. This primarily concerns the replacement of units, such as the engine or gearbox.

Help system service:

Checklist

This guide provides various checklists that will help your Mondeo during everyday work, in winter or make your visit to TÜV/DEKRA easier. The necessary checks are listed here.

Working icons

This tree icon is meant to remind you to protect the environment. It is always placed when a specific job or the resulting "waste" may have an impact on the environment.

The number of wrenches tells you the degree of difficulty of the work being performed.
1 key = easy work; 2 keys = demanding work; 3 keys = hard work.




The hourglass symbols give the screwdriver enthusiast an idea of the average job duration. The estimated time includes your lack of necessary work skills and the presence of equipment that is not optimal for the job.

The exclamation mark is usually installed before such works, during the execution of which factors may appear that affect the operational safety of your car: hands off work with such a sign! This work should be carried out ONLY in a workshop.

The inspection symbol classifies preventive maintenance work. Among other things, it can save you money and time if you carry out the maintenance and inspection work marked with this symbol yourself before the scheduled visit to TÜV or DEKRA.

This symbol marks every service job carried out on your Ford Mondeo, which can also be carried out at large or small Ford service centres, all items are in line with the official Ford service plan.


(The article was taken in its entirety from the specified website FordBook)