Engine cooling and lubrication system Ford Mondeo 1

Engine lubrication system — general information
All-season oils should be used for Ford Mondeo engines. These oils are based on a liquid special oil (e.g. 15W), so they do not need to be changed depending on the...

Oil circulation circuit
Ford Mondeo engines are equipped with a so-called circulating lubrication system. The oil pump sucks oil from the oil pan through a filter screen and passes it through...

Checking oil pressure
Check the oil level and top up if necessary. Warm up the car, the oil temperature should be at least +80°C. This temperature is reached under normal operating conditions...

Checking the hydraulic switch
The hydraulic switch should be checked if the oil pressure indicator light on the instrument panel does not light at all or lights up constantly. If the light lights up...

Removing and installing the oil pan
Removal Disconnect the negative (-) cable from the battery. Warning! This will erase data in electronic memory devices, such as the engine fault memory device or the...

Coolant circuit
The engine cooling system mainly consists of a radiator, coolant pump, thermostat and electric fan. The coolant circulation is thermostatically controlled. As long as...

Antifreeze poured into the radiator
The manufacturer fills the engine cooling system with a mixture of water and antifreeze and anticorrosive agent from Ford. Antifreeze and anticorrosive agent prevent...

Replacing the coolant
Coolant replacement is not provided as part of regular maintenance. If coolant has been drained during repairs, it can be collected and reused, as it contains antifreeze...

Checking the cooling system for leaks
Leaks in the cooling system and the function of the relief valve in the threaded radiator cap must be checked using a special cooling system pressure tester. Remove the...

Removing, installing and checking the thermostat
The coolant temperature regulator (thermostat) opens the way for the coolant to the radiator as the engine heats up. If the thermostat remains closed due to some defect,...

Checking the thermal switch (diesel)
The thermal switch in a diesel engine is located at the bottom of the radiator. It turns on the electric fan when the coolant temperature reaches a certain value. It is...

Removing and installing the fan motor
Removal Disconnect the negative (-) cable from the battery. Warning! This will erase data in electronic memory devices, such as the engine fault memory device or the...

Removing and installing the radiator
Removal Remove the fan motor. Raise the car onto jack stands. Unscrew and remove the lower radiator grille. Drain the coolant through the drain screw at the bottom of...

Removing and installing the coolant pump
If the coolant pump fails, it can only be replaced; the pump cannot be repaired. If the shaft seal is leaky, then when the engine is running, coolant flows down the...

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