Car engine cooling system Ford Mondeo 3

Engine cooling system device
It is clearly visible: the coolant level in the transparent compensation tank next to the right suspension strut. If you often add small volumes of water, then check the...

Cooling liquid
Coolant (coolant) in Mondeo it consists of a mixture of lime-free water, anti-freeze and anti-corrosion agents. In factories, Ford spills coolant, which includes about...

Checking the cooling system for leaks
20,000 km 12 months PROCEDURE Are all radiator, engine or heater fan water hoses sealed? Leaks can be easily identified by white deposits around leaks. Replace stiff,...

Checking and topping up the coolant
Permanent check PROCEDURE Check the coolant level in the expansion tank only when the engine is cold. The cooling system in this case is not under pressure and the...

Coolant replacement
PROCEDURE Release the system pressure using the expansion tank cap. Be careful if the engine is hot: danger of scalding. Position a clean receptacle under the radiator...

Adding frost protection
For our latitudes, it is quite enough to have frost protection down to -30°С. On a Ford concentrate basis, this corresponds to a 50% blend. If the coolant level is...

Dismantling and checking the thermostat — only when the engine is cold
An experienced motorist is quite capable of doing such a job. When you are ready to start it, you can first remove the working pressure in the cooling system and prepare...

First aid — close the thermal switch
PROCEDURE Check the fan fuse first. If it's OK, disconnect the multi-pin connector from the thermal switch and... ... bridge the current-carrying contact in the engine...

Removing the cooling fan
PROCEDURE Raise the Mondeo and secure it against possible vibrations. Disconnect the ground wire from the battery. Models with DI motors Remove the lower engine cover....

Dismantling and installation of the radiator
PROCEDURE Jack up the car beforehand (goats). Disconnect the battery cable to ground (terminal 31), drain the coolant into a collection container. Remove the electric...

Replacing coolant hoses
If your coolant hose breaks while driving the Mondeo, first seal the leak with temporary adhesive tape. To be on the safe side, slightly unscrew the sealing cap of the...

Air filter (intake muffler)
To increase the life of the Mondeo, the intake air - before participating in the combustion process together with the fuel - passes a special filter element. It cleans...

Cleaning and replacing the filter cartridge
In our latitudes, the filter elements should be cleaned at least once a year and replaced no later than after two years. New cartridges for your Mondeo must be obtained...