Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi 130 Ghia 5dr Reviews
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★★★★★
“Amazing car”
Written on: 02/05/2013 by GarethHale (2 reviews written)
I have owned a 53 Plate Mondeo Ghia TDCi 130ps for over a year now, it is seriously the most amazing car I have ever had. The performance is unbelievable for such a large car, it holds the road amazingly well, and you can transport pretty much anything in it! I have driven it 21,000 miles in the past 13 months and aside from wear and tear (wheel bearing and tyres), this car just does not go wrong, it fires up in 1 turn over, even when its -12c outside! The Sony 6CD Player & Premium sound... (read more)
★★★☆☆
“Injector pump problems”
Written on: 31/03/2013 by mb1963
I have owned a low mialage 05 plate for four months now and will have to shell out at least £1300 on a new injector pump and injectors. Seems the problem is that the pump breks up which embeds bits in the injection system rendering it useless. This seems to be a common problem one which i was not aware of as the older Mondeos were work horses and one with 75k on the clock as mine did would give you years of trouble free motoring. Ford have deffinately dropped one on this model and i would... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Warning extremely dangerous power lost when overtaking. ”
Written on: 03/04/2012
Do not buy these cars second hand they are death traps.I am experienced driver with 35years driving experience owned and driven every conceivable type of Car, Van, with all engine confiurations and diferrent fuel types. My Ford Mondeo is a 2003 TDI 130 regularly serviced that I have owned for 18 months. I commute 750 to 800 miles a week from Portsmoth to Brentford using A3M - M25 - M4. I have had the Turbo, and injection sytem deep cleaned which made the problem go away 80 % of the... (read more)
★★★☆☆
“Hiccups on Mondeo 2.04A Dutratec 2004”
Written on: 27/03/2012 by Zaquetion
When I drive at 60-80 km/h the car starts with hiccups.I have changed two weeks ago (March 15) the air filter. The gesrs take longer to change.Is an Automatic, What those problems might be? (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“05 tdci 130 mondeo.”
Written on: 11/02/2012 by antony40 (1 review written)
I bought this car from my dad 2 weeks ago,he had the car from new with no real problems.I have had the dreaded glow plug flashing light and the car cutting out.Have changed camshaft and crankshaft sensor but this didn't help,took the car to ford for a diagnostic check,they say it could be a faulty injector or a host of other problems.This model of car is a health and safety hazard and would never recommend or buy a ford as long as i live,in fact they are pish.I only wish i had reviewed the... (read more)
Guest's Response to antony40's Review
Written on: 05/03/2012
hi, if the diagnosis code was p.o 251 this says it is a pump problem but it usually is not, it is a injector fault have them checked for back pressure by shopping around you can get them checked for around £15 and if you are lucky you may only need to replace one, new £200 recon £90,second hand £40. these injectors usually do around 130,000 miles.dont give up on the car they really are a good car.if you really dont want the car I may buy it contact me if in good condition.
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Antony40's Response to antony40's Review
Written on: 07/03/2012
Hi there finally got to the bottom of the problems,it was faulty injectors,i got a deal from a place near me.I got my 4 injectors reconditioned for 110 pounds each.Thanks for your info though.
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★☆☆☆☆
“Duke1098 ...”
Written on: 11/05/2011 by duke1098 (1 review written)
Duke1098 We have had this mondeo for over 18 months and had eratic idoling all the time a missfire around 1700_ 2500 rpm usual ford lower pulley rumble . Have had numerous diagnostic tests with no correct outcome .Now the heap of cRA_ has starting to cut out as well rac technician told me today my car would not let him access the system to check for fault codes .Also been in diesel specialists for full fuel system check at a... (read more)
Oldhenry's Response to duke1098's Review
Written on: 12/05/2011
I found this review helpful because...it is another case of problems with the diesels systems that Ford have put into their cars. I avoided a ford diesel because a person told me they were not s good as the German diesels I had had. This backs up that advice and I am glad I avoided one.
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Guest's Response to duke1098's Review
Written on: 03/02/2012
lol you mad
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★★★☆☆
“owned ford focus 1.6 tdci since jan 2010 every four...”
Written on: 08/05/2011 by neilnjh (1 review written)
owned ford focus 1.6 tdci since jan 2010 every four thousand miles service oil light comes on an arnold clark cant understand why also on may 6 this year whilst over taking wagon engine failure light came on an car cut out nearly died as traffic coming other way had to swerve out of way called rac and there computer came up with fault codes p0087 fuel rail/system pressure to low. and code p2290 injector control pressure to low (read more)
★★★★☆
“I have owned my mondeo tdci 2litre diesel for 4...”
Written on: 02/04/2011
I have owned my mondeo tdci 2litre diesel for 4 years.First problem that is common with these is duel mass flywheel,i had to replace 2 starter motors before i realised, no problem since at a cost though of 500 for new clutch and DMF.I commute daily and had the shock of my life when in the outside lane M27 the car just died! i lost all power and had to cruise to the hard shoulder extremely scary.Diagnosis was master engine relay fuse,cheap to repair but a very dangerous fault.Good points this... (read more)
★★★☆☆
“I bought my 18month old Mondeo TDCI Ghia X in 2006...”
Written on: 24/02/2011
I bought my 18month old Mondeo TDCI Ghia X in 2006 with 12k on the clock, to replace my 10 year old Mondeo Mk1. I too had the engine cut out once within the first month of driving it, but it never returned; on the whole the car was ok with plenty of power and would average 450miles on a full tank of Diesel . It now has 75k miles on the clock, I will be trading it in for a newer car this month.
I had the following faults with the car, over the 5 years I have owned it.
Dual mass flywheel broke...
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Guest's Comment
Written on: 19/09/2011
i have the same model car on 55 plate it now has 173000 mls on it it had a dmf at 128000 mls but it had not failed it was the slave cylinder bearing your dmf failed at low miles because you drove it to long on low revs you should not let it struggle under 17.5 rpm as you will chew up the dmf as for them beening a bad car my mate has 1 on 258000 miles still running on the same engine and box and his dmf failed at 185000 as we are taxi drivers we still would by this model but they are to old to plate as a taxi now i would give the car 4 out of 5 for bulid and reliability compered to similar vauxhall !! now they are rubbish
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★★★★★
“Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi 130 Ghia ”
Written on: 09/02/2011
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi 130 Ghia
23000 miles when i got it , just turned 80000 miles , First problem to go wrong was at 60000 miles. rear brake caliper needed . Fixed with good friend for around £100 . Second problem 80000 miles was a faulty injector .£30 for every injector to be tested £100 for the new injector . total price for fix about £420 used mobile diesel mechanic. third prob same week 80000 miles power steering failure . New rack £77 installed with good friend . fourth prob same week...
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★★★★☆
“I purchased a Mondeo TDCI (Ghia - 2005 - 130 PS - 6...”
Written on: 05/02/2011
I purchased a Mondeo TDCI (Ghia - 2005 - 130 PS - 6 Speed) around 12 months ago. Currently 135k miles, and had to change all 4 Injectors. But recently, leaving work...Started the car, pulled out of the car park, and started driving down hill (not very cold weather), all of a sudden, car loses all power, no steering !!!, looked down at the dashboard, battery light, oil light, and started motor light (far right) all lit up ???. Managed to pull over with very very heavy steering. As soon as i... (read more)
Guest's Comment
Written on: 13/08/2011
hi this has recently happened to myself with a 2004 model tdci was driving then suddenly all light and steering went removed from gear and then it burst itno life again itself without warning,i had pushed it into parking bay with great difficulty until green flag arrived,the breakdown came and started car up it was running like nothing was wrong and making me look stupid as it sat idleing,however he made me go too fuel station again for a further 20 litres deisel to add to what i already had so iv now got about 300 miles on the trip system available,as he followed car while i drive in the way he wanted it suddenly then cuts out again and 5 mins later same again,dalm thing,he could not diagnose the problem on the spot.so anyway i left and went from edinburgh to livinston 15 miles apart got half way there before it done it again and again shortly after i finally got there to livingston only to be disapointed on my return the car would not now start from key,breakdown comes out again from different garage and again its not a roadside repair they said,so on the back of the trailer it goes on 2 wheels and dragged back to its homebase in edinburgh,got home pushed it and it started up this is the part were the battery light comes on now not like before but now,any ideas what its doing
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★☆☆☆☆
“24,000 miles ”
Written on: 25/10/2010
24,000 miles
These cars are a death trap, they cut out without warning with loss of brakes and power steering, engine won't re-start and flashing glow plug light.
Eventually the car will restart only to repeate the problem a few days later.
Ford garages shrug their shoulders and ask you to park them up next to all the rest, say they found nothing, charge you £350 and let you drive away .
Spent £2350 on new flywheels and sensors to fix the problem , guess what. 100 miles later, cut out on...
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Guest's Comment
Written on: 09/03/2012
PeteJ: I have encountered a similar problem . sometimes the glowplug light will flash which gives you a 'get you home' mode with limited accereration. The second part is a fully on glowplug light which cuts all power to 'save the engine' but nearly kills you if in outside lane onf a motorway doing er-hum 70 mph. For both if you stop the engine the start it again you get back full power.... just don't accelerate too fast. Main dealers took ages to find but it a sensor on the fuel injection system indicationg that your injectors are worn and therefore injecting too much fuel. once injectors replaced then problem resolved... occured at 120k miles, car happy at 142k+ miles. Hope this helps.
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Pgm1's Comment
Written on: 07/05/2013
hi don't surpose you know what sensor it was do you thanks
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★★★★☆
“have got same glow plug problems as all other comments...”
Written on: 03/10/2010 by arthur e james (1 review written)
have got same glow plug problems as all other comments . main dealers are no help or a main diesel repair center i use all have computer tested all say cant find fault Ford should accept there is one before it causes major accident. this problem started at around 17500 miles. i cover around 750/1000 miles a week have renewed clutch with advise to change to old style flywheel which i didnt do seemed good enough for miles covered. other than this it is more comfortable than previous models... (read more)
★★★★☆
“Bougth my 130 TDCi Ghia from a dealer. It had about...”
Written on: 10/09/2010
Bougth my 130 TDCi Ghia from a dealer. It had about 60000 miles on the clock. Now has 229000 mostly motorway miles. Have had new injectors and a new clutch which I don't consider a problem bearing in mind miles covered. Presently in workshop for investigation of intermittent cold starting problem - fires up, but won't rev!!!
Overall I'm quite satisfied with the car - its my 2nd Mondeo TDCi.
Reading other reviews, my only comment would be - under no circumstances would I use a Ford main...
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★★★★☆
“My 2004 Ghia X estate has 170,000 miles on the clock....”
Written on: 23/08/2010
My 2004 Ghia X estate has 170,000 miles on the clock. It is an ex lease car and has been serviced regularly. It is still on the original clutch and manages around 50mpg on a run, with around 42 in town.
I have recently had to replace the rear wheel bearings, discs, and exhaust.
The only problem that has arisen is that the car occasionally pops out of third gear when coming off the accelerator. Other than these age related problems, I would have no hesitation in recommending one of these...
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★☆☆☆☆
“I have experienced the same problem as the other...”
Written on: 16/08/2010 by Quax (1 review written)
I have experienced the same problem as the other drivers. The engine cuts out (definitely cuts out rather than stalls) and the glow plug indicator light flashes. The local Ford garage were unable to diagnose the fault, although were happy to charge for replacing various parts, none of which cured the problem.
My car has only cut out above 50 miles about five times. Most other times have been when the car has just started (ususally first thing in the morning, but not always) and the only...
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★☆☆☆☆
“Brand new Mondeo Zetec Tdci 2000cc Same cut out...”
Written on: 23/07/2010 by rae appleyard (1 review written)
Brand new Mondeo Zetec Tdci 2000cc Same cut out problem as previously reported by numerous other owners. Been to 2 Ford dealerships who cannot find fault !! Ford customer care not interested and state they take NO NOTICE of Web comments. Does it need a major accident to occur before Ford accept that there is a serious problem and come up with a solution. (read more)
★★☆☆☆
“BOUGHT 2.0 TDCI FORD GHIA 2004 MODEL WITH 20.000 MILES...”
Written on: 20/07/2010 by bonappetit (1 review written)
BOUGHT 2.0 TDCI FORD GHIA 2004 MODEL WITH 20.000 MILES NO HASSEL UNTIL HIT 60/70 THOUSAND,FIRST CLUTCH WENT £500 now deisil pump gone same fault 2/3000 revs engine cuts out ,my mechanic wont touch it,has advised me to get rid,im reluctant,im sure Ford are laughing all the way to bank,ITS JUST NOT RIGH.But like many others will think twice before buying ford,THEIR LOSS. (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Bought a 2002 TDCi Mondeo with 100k on the clock and...”
Written on: 06/07/2010
Bought a 2002 TDCi Mondeo with 100k on the clock and have had nothing but problems with it. First noticed lack of power, an odd whooshing noise when upping the revs and some stumbling over the autobox selecting third gear - tracked that down to a split Turbo intercooler hose which is a very common problem.
Fixed that problem and now the engine is cutting out sporadically - under high and low revs - which is a safety concern as well as really annoying. Ran numerous diagnostics and got a...
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★★☆☆☆
“Ive had my mondeo 130 tdci estate now for 3 weeks ,...”
Written on: 25/06/2010
Ive had my mondeo 130 tdci estate now for 3 weeks , bought from a dealer, I was happy when i tried the car, but after two days driving it has cut out on several occasions with the orange light coming on first, then cutting out completley, going at any speed, fast or slow.Then I have to quickly restart it... Dealer dienies all knowledge, and garage says from diagnostics, its either fuel pump or injectors either one will cost about £1000 with labour...After reading all these reviews, think... (read more)
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★★★★★
“Owned my ghia x estate for just over a year now bought...”
Written on: 27/05/2010
Owned my ghia x estate for just over a year now bought with 105,000 miles on now over 140,000 and still on original clutch flywheel etc. The car drives as new have had 2 injectors recoded at the dizzy cost of 40 pounds!! and found that to cure glow plug warning light problem. I cannot fault the build quality or handling as both are excellent and the economy at well over 50 mpg for a big car is unbelievable. Only slight negative would be road noise is a little on the high side and front tyres... (read more)
★★★★★
“I purchased my car from our salesman at work, it had...”
Written on: 07/05/2010
I purchased my car from our salesman at work, it had done 199,000 miles and was 5 years old with a full service history.
I have had the rear bearings replaced and now the starter motor.
It is really quite quick and is averaging 49mpg and now has 265,000 miles on the clock.
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★★☆☆☆
“i drive a taxi 53 reg 175000 miles. hit 3000 revs it...”
Written on: 28/04/2010
i drive a taxi 53 reg 175000 miles. hit 3000 revs it cuts out. flick the key it starts back, up glow plug light flasses as well fefore it cuts out. drive up to 2.5 revs it will be ok all night ford should recall these cars and fix for free. DONT BUY ONE cars owner has had it back to ford they did not know what was wrong with it (read more)
★★★☆☆
“first got my mondeo ghia 130bph feb. 2009 with 95000...”
Written on: 08/04/2010
first got my mondeo ghia 130bph feb. 2009 with 95000 miles on clock it was alright for about 9 months then i got a sudden drop in power and started smoking .i am still using it having changed the air filter and engine oil and im getting 34 mpg around town and 45 on a run. when i try to overtake i dont get any boost from the turbo. also getting diesel fumes coming into car. btw its a 2004 tdci (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“had the car 15 months, 12mths after purchase car fails...”
Written on: 02/04/2010
had the car 15 months, 12mths after purchase car fails to start, got told turbo,replaced turbo £1000 later still wont start, ford changed egr and exhaust valve still wont start, FORD GAVE UP, car was 1 month out of warranty but ford not interested, now need to find someone who can fix this piece of scrap so i can sell it, in my opinion dont buy anything british its all useless, like my bikes ill stick to japanese they know how to build something reliable. If anyone can help with my problem... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“got mondeo 53 plate cut out doing 70 then cut out...”
Written on: 27/03/2010
got mondeo 53 plate cut out doing 70 then cut out another 8/9 times after will not start. had 2 mobile machanics look at it got no fault come up been told could b injectors or pump would never touch another ford again. (read more)
★★★☆☆
“ive had my mondy now for year half and ive taken to...”
Written on: 25/03/2010
ive had my mondy now for year half and ive taken to meny garages and still go this fartting like noise when i accererate really doing my head in. ive allso had the gear box done bearings on both wheels (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“I bought my Mondeo 1 year ago with 63000 miles on it....”
Written on: 18/03/2010
I bought my Mondeo 1 year ago with 63000 miles on it. Actually I did 7000 miles more. I did proper service when i bought car and now i did again after 7000 miles Here I write list what I changed since I bought that car:
- gearbox because of big problem with gear 1 and 3 (noise and hard working);
- starter motor because I had smack it by hammer every morning to start my car;
- glow plugs because of flshing glow light;
- camshaft position sensor because of cutting of the engine (I am still...
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★☆☆☆☆
“We bought this car because we used to have an old...”
Written on: 19/02/2010
We bought this car because we used to have an old Mondeo td. Never had problems with the old car and thought Ford were cheap to run and repair and thought we would get a newer model and it would hopefully be just as reliable. What a massive disapointment! I cant believe Ford are not willing to do anything about the glow plug and cutting out problem. I have talked a number of people out of buying a Mondeo tdci. How Tradng Standards have not stepped in bemuses me as many sites similar to this... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“My wife's car, mondeo 2.0 TDCI ghia X 04, great at the...”
Written on: 05/02/2010
My wife's car, mondeo 2.0 TDCI ghia X 04, great at the beginning, but then the glow plug light kept coming on, and the engine cut out. We took it to the garage, who said it needed a new turbo,£1600 thanks, got it home, and it sounded like a bag of spanners, plus now white smoke coming from the exhaust. Now new injectors are needed, which were installed, only to find that the engine was knackered. So replacement second hand engine fitted, and it was fine for about a month, now the clutch... (read more)
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★★★★★
“My first Ford and I got the GhiaX 52 plate Mondeo with...”
Written on: 30/12/2009
My first Ford and I got the GhiaX 52 plate Mondeo with (130bhp). An wonderful car that has ran like a dream! Bought with 97000 on clock and full history, done 112000 now and still feels like new. If I had one complaint it would be tyre wear but that may be my fault so no knock down in score. The interior feels high quality, the trims feel well put together and the leather never seems to wear. Lots of space in boot (golf clubs sideways :-)) and with the seats down a full length wardrobe from... (read more)
★★★★☆
“I have a 2.2tdci on a 06 st model after 1yrs i had the...”
Written on: 26/12/2009
I have a 2.2tdci on a 06 st model after 1yrs i had the glow plug come on when doing 70 on way to work, still ok to drive but would not pull over 2000rpm. took it to my ford dealer under warranty they replaced the exsused valve? been ok since. (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“02 TDCi 2.0l. Same problems, flashing heater plug /...”
Written on: 12/12/2009
02 TDCi 2.0l. Same problems, flashing heater plug / fault. runs like an old traction engine and smokes like a steam locomotive. fault code p2339. great when it was running.Local diesel Engineer /garage tells me it is an injector problem, possibly all require changing!! just under £1,000. Would never buy another ford, I'll go back to my reliable vauxhaul, at least reliable. Also had to have oil seals changed, subframe changed.What next. tat yard!!!!
If I had only done my homework, never buy...
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★★★☆☆
“had mondeo 2L tdci nearley 5yrs now.love car ,great...”
Written on: 21/10/2009
had mondeo 2L tdci nearley 5yrs now.love car ,great tow car,very roomy and quite good on fuel.however had my share of problems with it.under warranty it had crank shaft pulley replaced twice,hand brake cables replaced,1 injector replaced,also encountered what looks like a very common fault of car cutting out at high speed and all lights on dash coming on.informed by ford dealer it was a common fault with a earth problem,which they rectifyed.my only remaining problem is that now and again... (read more)
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“Ford Mondeo 2.0 52 plate diesal ghia x. Had it now for...”
Written on: 28/06/2009
Ford Mondeo 2.0 52 plate diesal ghia x. Had it now for 18months. So far replaced the clutch sensor and all of the injectors. Total cost to date £2k. Now got a fuel leak but do not know the cause or cost yet. Worst car ever for reliability. Was originally recalled for fuel pump under first owner. Stay well clear.
Friend just bought a 54 plate ford transit with TDCi engine. Just replaced fuel pump and injectors.
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“Never ever buy a ford mondeo !!!! I bought mine a year...”
Written on: 05/03/2009 by fordmac
Never ever buy a ford mondeo !!!! I bought mine a year ago and i was told that if i replaced a few things it would run like a dream. My model is a 2002 with 152,000 miles on it. yes big miles i know. I have put all new parts in, a starter, clutch plate, clutch etc etc. my problems disappeared for about a MONTH. On thursday night i was on my way home on the motorway when the glow light came on and the car lost all power, lucky enough i got it onto the hard shoulder. The car started again and... (read more)
★★★★★
“Loads of space boot is huge and car is a delight to...”
Written on: 25/02/2008 by stephen Batchelor (1 review written)
Loads of space boot is huge and car is a delight to drive another winner from Ford. (read more)
★★★☆☆
“I love the way it delivers a relaxed and refined...”
Written on: 12/12/2007 by bobinda
I love the way it delivers a relaxed and refined drive. The ride is beautifully smooth. There is plenty of pull from even the basic diesel engine. There is loads of space and it handles like a sports car. Mine is the estate and it is HUGE with the seats folded flat. It is definitely the best looking estate especially in SILVER and it is perfectly laid out inside. If this car was reliable (it isn't) it would definitely be better than others costing twice as much. (read more)
★★★★★
“The Ford Mondeo is a very nice car but the engine...”
Written on: 24/09/2007 by Darren Leese
The Ford Mondeo is a very nice car but the engine cutting out does concern me, especially if it cuts out totally at speed, then what do you do. Ford main dealer cannot find anything which does not surprise me because of how frequent it happens. Very good economy and reliability with great performance from 2.0 Tdci 130bhp. (read more)
★★★☆☆
“Bought this Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi from new with...”
Written on: 06/05/2006 by hillpaul
Bought this Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi from new with delivery miles only. First 12 months absolutely without fault. Great spec on the Ghia - all the toys. Using this car as a towing vehicle upset a great relationship. On the road, this motor is more than capable of towing a suitably matched caravan - fifth gear on a steady climb without breaking a sweat - once on site, the clutch is not up to the job (not on mine anyway - anyone else suffered?). A few trips left the clutch/flywheel completely... (read more)
Gjtyler's Response to 241659_hillpaul's Review
Written on: 25/03/2007
I have had two Mondeo 2.0 TDCi 130 Estates as company cars. The first was an LX supplied new in 2002 and when this was due for replacement I chose a Ghia in early 2006. Both have proved to be frugal, reliable and great drivers cars when driven solo and when towing. However, both cars suffered from the same clutch weakness when towing. Both cars have let me down when stuck in a long traffic queue on a hill whilst towing, after about ten hill starts in close succession the clutch overheats and starts to slip. If the clutch is left to cool it bites again and everything is OK, so far I have not had to have a clutch replaced and the first car covered some 80,000 miles before it was swapped for the Ghia.
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Phil Cantlay's Response to 241659_hillpaul's Review
Written on: 12/08/2007
I have a 05 mondeo- the clutch has just burned out at 24000 miles after a 100m reverse up a steep hill! I am waiting for the local dealership to re-open on Monday so I can see what they have to say as still in 3 year warranty! I will report back in a few days.
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399014_Ipmmm's Response to 241659_hillpaul's Review
Written on: 07/09/2008
2007 Mondeo Ghia Estata 2.0 TDCi 130 Ghia. In August I towed my caravan to SpI have ain once we arrived I attempted to reverse the caravan up a slight incline to put it on its pitch whilst doing this I burnt the clutch - the smell was horrendous. Anyway we gave up and got the other campers to man handle it on to the pitch. Whilst I felt worried about the clutch I carried on using the car without problem for two weeks although the smell didnt go away. We decided to leave early and go to another camp site 40 miles up the road as we approached the camp site the clutch started to slip. So I decided to contact the AA who recoverd the car and took it to the local Ford dealer. They immediately assumed the caravan was to heavy for the car and quoted a minimum of 1500 Euros to put it right (which isnt true I went to great lengths to choose a light weight caravan) because of this they concluded this was deffinately not a warranty job.
<br/>The AA where now able to withdraw any additional help as the car could be repaired and anyway your caravan is to heavy.
<br/>I contacted ford dealer in UK they suggested might be warranty if not around £500 to put it right. As the cars clutch only slipped whilst towing we decided to put the caravan into storage in Spain (220 Euros for the year) and we travelled home without any problems. By now the smell has gone and I took it into my local Ford Dealer who cant find anything wrong with the clutch no slipping and was reluctant to take it apart when their doesn't appear to be a problem. I now have the car back working perfectly. What happens next year when I attempt to tow the caravan back home?
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★★★★★
“I bought my Mondeo 2.0 TDCi 130 Ghia with 7k miles...”
Written on: 17/01/2006 by Johnny130 (1 review written)
I bought my Mondeo 2.0 TDCi 130 Ghia with 7k miles from 'Ford Direct' and I'm over the moon with it. It feels like a BMW to drive with a well built interior and solid feel when driving. Around town i'm getting 46mpg and between 58-66mpg on the motorway. The 'Sony' stereo is very good with finger tip controls within easy reach by the steering wheel but not intrusive like the Peugeot 406. The midrange pull from the 130bhp diesel is remarkable, a vast difference from old. Mine is an estate and... (read more)
★★★★☆
“Has anyone else experienced the engine cutting out...”
Written on: 12/11/2005 by Geoffbull
Has anyone else experienced the engine cutting out while travelling at motorway speeds?
At present mine does this approx once a week (every 1000 miles) for approx 1-2 secs and then fires back up again. It's a bit disconcerting as the brakes and power steering go as well.
Ford dealer doesn't seem to understand or fix it (What's new !!)
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Gazza1's Response to 216937_Geoffbull's Review
Written on: 11/02/2006
had cutting out problem on my 54 plate ghia tdci. ford updated the software and cleared it.
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242222_Crog1964's Response to 216937_Geoffbull's Review
Written on: 10/05/2006
I too have encountered this problem with my 130 ps Ghia hatchback. It has cut out on me 5 times now since Jan 05 with all the electrics and power steering cutting out. On looking at the dash, I found that the glow plug warning light was flashing at me and I had to totally restart the car while coasting with my foot on the clutch. The Ford garage have checked it many times and although trying to be helpful, have told me that the ECU has not recorded any faults??? It's become a real worry as I never know when it's going to cut out and at present the Ford dealer say without an engine fault code, there is nothing they can do!!
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Ellonbairn's Response to 216937_Geoffbull's Review
Written on: 27/07/2006
My Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi 130 5 dr engine cut out this morning on the dual carriageway on my way to work - a frightening experience.
<br/>I managed to pull off the road with difficulty as power steering had gone, waited a minute or two, restarted but the engine cut out some 400 metres further on.
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<br/>I didn't take the car to a Ford dealer as it was out of warranty (by merely 2 weeks) and the garage has just informed me that they think it is something to do with the Camshaft. However, having read your comments and others I'm not sure about this. It gives me even less confidence to hear that the Ford dealers don't even seem to know what the problem is. Can anyone offer any advice/assistance as I'm doubting whether the garage's conclusions are correct.
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253905_Gonk's Response to 216937_Geoffbull's Review
Written on: 03/08/2006
Just bought a 2003 (facelift) 130 tdci. Has cut out 3 times in 700 miles.. Ford dealer said all 4 injectors need replacing as they re "overfuelling"... cost £925! Car runs fine with excellent economy so I was sceptical.. Took car to a Delphi dealer (Delpi makes the injectors etc) and a seemingly knowledgeable technician said there is no way that all 4 injectors would need replacing and it will be extremely difficult to pinpoint because of the rarity of the fault. In 2003 Ford issued a service bulletin about TDCI mondeos cutting out due to failure of the block connector for the fuel pressure sensor. A kit containing the connector was made available. This seems more likely to me to be the cause so Im going to check that out when I get a chance.
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Ellonbairn's Response to 216937_Geoffbull's Review
Written on: 01/09/2006
Thankfully my car hasn't cut out since the camshaft sensor was replaced on 27 July. The car seems to be running ok but there is now a rattling noise every time I switch on the engine, with the air conditioning already on. As soon as I turn the air conditioning off, or drive for a few hundred yards, the rattling stops. The garage said they have no idea what the problem is and have suggested going to my dealer (which I already don't really trust)
<br/>Has anybody any thoughts?
<br/>Also a burning smell at the rear of the car (exhaust side) after driving on medium (20 miles) to long distance journeys. Again the garage can not detect any problem.
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Terry Cotgrove's Response to 216937_Geoffbull's Review
Written on: 22/09/2006
ON occasions my engine has cut out with the glow plug indicator flashing. With the foot on the clutch it has instantly restarted and driven normally. I've had the Ford Mondeo for three years, and it has happened about five or six times. It happened to me this morning again, after about a year's gap since the last incident. It is a bit disconcerting when it happens, but if you keep your cool there is not a problem.
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Gazza1's Response to 216937_Geoffbull's Review
Written on: 13/10/2006
Having had 2 cam sensors, the fault seems to be a faulty crank sensor. Apparently they work in conjunction with each other.
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<br>I also had the dreaded rumble sorted under warranty with tsb-18 (new bottom pulley and tensioner+belt) far quieter now.
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<br/>I have just got an annoying clunk on the steering now.
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<br>Overall, the Ford Mondeo is excellent - just a few teething probs.
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299808_Derek1966's Response to 216937_Geoffbull's Review
Written on: 21/07/2007
Excellent review by Geoff bull. My Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi 130 GhiaX 5dr 2006 cuts out just like yours. What do we do?
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Vcservices's Response to 216937_Geoffbull's Review
Written on: 23/01/2008
Just like everybody else my 2004 Mondeo has cut out with the glow plug indicator flashing, this has happened several times in the last 6 months. Sadly the last time this happened the engine refused to run properly and sounded terrible. It is at this moment in the garage waiting to see what the problem may be, it has been suggested it could be injector related. Never had any problems with my petrol Mondeo.
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Goldstar 07's Response to 216937_Geoffbull's Review
Written on: 02/03/2008
I have a 53 reg Mondeo bought it second hand in 2007 keeps cutting out while driving even at 70mph I have read all the comments on this site hopefully it will help me to help the garage get it sorted as they say there is nothing wrong with it!
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Vcservices's Response to 216937_Geoffbull's Review
Written on: 05/03/2008
Update on my comment 10. Have now had a new engine fitted at considerable expense, on stripping old engine it was found an inlet valve had brocken and embedded itself into piston. This all followed a period of Glow Plug light flashing, Ford garage previously told me just to turn engine of, wait a few seconds and restart and the light would go out. Problem was we think a injector was leaking fuel into bore and possibly hydro locked that piston, new injector was fitted to new engine all seems fine now. Good luck.
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Goldstar 07's Response to 216937_Geoffbull's Review
Written on: 07/03/2008
Thank you, for the reply and pleased you got it sorted.<br/>My car is in a ford dealer at the moment, nothing has come up on the diagnostic machine they said (but i knew that) as it has been to 3 other garages. and all are stumped! I am just worried they will give it me back without sorting the problem.<br/>and then what do i do?<br/>I had to buy this car as the cam belt went on my other one and it proved to expensive to fix. I have always had a mondeo and up till now I have not had a problem with the running of them.
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Julianlucas's Response to 216937_Geoffbull's Review
Written on: 06/06/2008
That old story, yes they never understand what's wrong if it's still under warranty. If they say they don't know what is wrong, ask how long it will take them to find out, they built the thing after all. My Fiesta kept going wrong and every time they didn't know what was wrong until I told them I was going to return the car.. guess what they fixed it cost them £600.<br/>Good luck.
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Mtimber's Response to 216937_Geoffbull's Review
Written on: 27/07/2008
Mine went on a 300 mile trip 5 times today.
<br/>Not very safe, very concerned that there seems no clear solution.
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Colnorris's Response to 216937_Geoffbull's Review
Written on: 30/07/2008
i would never have bought this car if i'd have first read the reviews and the problems with this car. Ours has been cutting out and after replacing the fuel filter and cam sensor it went like a dream for 2 weeks. Two days ago whilst overtaking a lorry the car completelty cut out, I was so scared having my 2 year old grandson with me was no joke, I was petrified. The problem is so unpredictable and can happen any time, whether your driving slowly or at the 60mph limit, you just dont know. My car is at the local Ford garage at the moment having a new fuel pump fitted, they say this is the problem £865.25 plus £88 for the diagnostic test. The thing that worries me most is that Ford know about this problem and have issued at least 2 bulletins about the fault, and yet will do nothing to help. I hope this diesel pump fixes the problem, i cannot afford to pay any more on repairs, after all it is a diesel and supposed to go on forever, mine having done 45.000 miles, I didnt think it was ready for the graveyard yet, but think it is closer than we think.....I now hate the car and it scares me to think it will let me down and possibly with fatal effects.
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Mtimber's Response to 216937_Geoffbull's Review
Written on: 04/08/2008
We have now had a turbo seal leak repaired and a new cam sensor fitted, will wait and see if it is fixed.
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<br/>There is a marked improvement in the smoke coming out of the exhaust.
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Colnorris's Response to 216937_Geoffbull's Review
Written on: 07/08/2008
I've bought a Peugeot 306 "R" reg run about that I have far more faith in than the MONDEO TDCI which sits in the drive redundant because I class it as being unsafe to drive....and waiting to hear from Fords so will keep everyone posted.
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Colnorris's Response to 216937_Geoffbull's Review
Written on: 20/08/2008
Hello again....well as i thought, dealers accepting no responsiblity for the problem....said the bulletins that were issued were for dealers eyes only (wonder why that is)! and they cannot comment on anything thats written on the internet ie other peoples problems with this particular car!
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Zubair342000's Response to 216937_Geoffbull's Review
Written on: 31/08/2008
Hi, I've got exactly the same problem with a 2004 Focus 115 TDCi. 55K miles on the clock, ffsh. The problem first started the day after I got it back from a service.
<br/>- So, you're driving along, the glow plug light comes on, the rev needle swings up and down for a second and the engine cuts out.
<br/>- Ford have had the car on 3 occasions but can't find a fault
<br/>- Initially, they did change the cam sensor and charged me over £100 for the privilege. It made no difference
<br/>- When a diagnostic computer is plugged in, the computer does not show a fault
<br/>- A RAC guy, said it could be one of: cam belt sensor (done), a tiny hole in one of the injector pipes, water in the fuel system
<br/>- I've had a quote of £450 to change all the injector leads, but told it might not cure the problem
<br/>- its the worst type of fault as it is intermittent. Sometimes it wont happen for weeks, and then will for days in a row.
<br/>I'm not a happy bunny. Can anyone please help?
<br/>Many thanks
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Colnorris's Response to 216937_Geoffbull's Review
Written on: 01/09/2008
Sorry to hear about your problem, unfortunatelt as I see it, its all very trial and error when it comes to fixing the probem, it seems its a number of 'could be's' and all of them expensive. The best bit of advice I could give you is get rid! And steer clear in the future, especially bearing in mind Ford Customer Care just do not want to know.
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Fishy69's Response to 216937_Geoffbull's Review
Written on: 17/09/2008
I have 56 Zetec 130 Mondeo that has recently staretd with the same problems of the glow plug light flashing. The engine management light will then come on and the car will stop. On starting the car sometimes the engine managment light will come on for a while and sometimes the glow light will flash and then the car will cut out. On turning on the engine management light may stay on but will dissapear if I re-start the engine. Some times I can be driving for 30-60mins and it will be OK and then if I put undue stress on the engine the glow plug light will falsh and the engine will stop. I initially thought i might be something to do with me putting in a mixture of biodiesel (had been doing this for 600 miles before with no issue) but after reading this I am now confident that it is a car fault. I have had the RAC look at it and they have noted fault code P0251 (Fuel Pump) and fault caode P0405 (EGR). I now have the car booked into a Ford garage under warrenty so it will be interesting to see what they say based on all the comments about this subject.
<br/>I will let you know how it goes.
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Mtimber's Response to 216937_Geoffbull's Review
Written on: 18/09/2008
Our car is now fine, the leak in the turbo or the cam sensor being the problem as both these faults were repaired and the problem has not come back.
<br/>As to which of these two caused the problem, we have no idea as both were fixed at the same time.
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Charyorks's Response to 216937_Geoffbull's Review
Written on: 30/09/2008
We purchased our 03 TDCi in January 08, it has been running brill until last week, although plenty of power in battery it would not start, gave it one more try before calling RAC and it started, glow light flashing, if it does start it might cut out when driving - lost all confidence now, been on two computers and found no fault codes so garages are at a loss - now no alternative but to take it to Ford Dealer and they have quoted me £70.00 + Vat to put on their diagnostic laptop (my local garage cost me a pint) so the rip off has started before I even get to the garage. I am dreading the outcome because if its expensive it will sit on the drive and I will rely on public transport. I wish I had read reviews before we purchased!
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415081_Emsj29's Response to 216937_Geoffbull's Review
Written on: 04/11/2008
I have a ford Mondeo 1.8 05 plate on hp and only had her 4 mths, last month the petrol digital clock started playing up from me knowing have put a fill tank in her to only registering 13 miles in er on the clock, then 2wks ago she cut out on me on a hill for no reason and had to roll er down brakes wouldn ' t work so handbrake job, 5 mins later she started but never been right since, the rev clock is now always above 1 when the key goes in and not even started and she doesn ' t have the bite she used to have coz this car used to go, she still goes now but not as rite, then 2 days ago started jerking in 1st and 2nd gear, so put oil in her even though no warning lights showing but has continued today and no in 3 gear, yet ford wont look at her, I wish I never brought this car as ford don ' t mind sealing but when there ' s a problem don ' t want to know, she ' s had brake pads and discs done every 6 mths according to service book don ' t understand it, does any one know whats going on with her.
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417266_Mondeowho's Response to 216937_Geoffbull's Review
Written on: 12/11/2008
I have just had the same thing on a 52 plate TDCI 130. Engine cuts out and brakes, steering, everything just goes, very scary. Is someone going to have to have a fatal accident before Ford start doing something about this?
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Zubair342000's Response to 216937_Geoffbull's Review
Written on: 20/11/2008
zubair342000: Update: 6 months of problems with my Focus. Ford were consistently rubbish.
<br/>Eventually, they diagnosed it as the cam sensor (again) and replaced it (again). That evening as I drove the car home, it must have broken down 20 to 30 times.
<br/>So then, Ford said they reckoned 2 wires had melted into each other 'somewhere' in the wiring loom, and that it would take 1 to 30 hours to work through the entire loom to locate the fault, IF indeed that's what it was.
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Plb's Response to 216937_Geoffbull's Review
Written on: 29/11/2008
I've got a 2.2 TDCi on an 06 plate and it's done about 27k miles. Driving to work the other day the glow plug warning light came on then it cut out. As previous posters have testified - frightening! (Fortunately it was early in the morning and I'd left the motorway). I'm going to book it in this week and see what the dealer says. I wonder if they'll try and string things out until the warranty expires...
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Colnorris's Response to 216937_Geoffbull's Review
Written on: 02/12/2008
No doubt they will! It will soon be time Ford put their hands up and admit the fault... shame on them I say, this is a very serious fault and don't want to sound like my needle's stuck... but someone will be killed, good luck with your '06 car surely they will help you?
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Frustratedfred's Response to 216937_Geoffbull's Review
Written on: 02/12/2008
I'm experiencing this common fault too. My 2003 Ford Mondeo has cut out with the glow plug indicator flashing several times over the past 3 months. Booked it in to Fords for a diagnostic and they said that I had to get the Dual Mass Flywheel and clutch replaced before they could get to the root of the problem as the codes generated could be explained by this particular problem. Had the work done elsewhere as Ford wanted £1400 for the work, but still the same problem occurred. Have just had the crank sensor replaced and the engine cut on the motorway on the way back home from the garage. I guess I'm just going to have to throw good money after bad and get Ford to do another diagnostic in the hope that they identify the real problem this time.
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Fordorbust's Response to 216937_Geoffbull's Review
Written on: 04/12/2008
I bought a used Zetec TDCi in August and it has cut-out twice on the outside lanes of the M23 and M3! Fortunately I do not get easily shaken and managed to manoeuvre the car over to the hard shoulder on both occasions - without any PAS! Although I had previously taken it to the Ford dealer in Horsham (who sold the car originally), they could not find anything recorded on the diagnostics and implied the problem had something to do with the 'style of driving'! At this point I decided to leave and not waste any more of my time or money! UK Ford - it appears, have no idea that a problem exists and referred me back to my local dealer. With the credit crunch, would you buy an American car or a reliable Japanese one? Trick question!
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Victor Bailey's Response to 216937_Geoffbull's Review
Written on: 08/12/2008
My Ford Mondeo 02 started cutting out every morning after about quater of amile switch off ignition start up again perfect untill following morning same happens again last night travelling at about 30 miles per hour car cut out will not start again already been ripped off by ford who charge the earth for wrong diagnosis can any body help.
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430568_Rosscowright's Response to 216937_Geoffbull's Review
Written on: 07/01/2009
have a 53 reg transit tdci, 125bhp soon after starting ( few miles down the road) the engine cuts out and the heater plug light starts to flash, it has to be left 5, 10 or 20, mins(time varies) before it will restart had it pluged into computer at local garage but no fault code was showing, changed crank sensor and it ran all day , next day broke down again twice, any idears any 1?
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Mtimber's Response to 216937_Geoffbull's Review
Written on: 15/01/2009
#32
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<br/>Have you had yours checked for a turbo seal leak?
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Robomcbobo's Response to 216937_Geoffbull's Review
Written on: 17/01/2009
Bought mine second hand 9 months ago. I complained it was missing and was told it was my driving style. Glow lamp then started flashingoccasionally with a loss of turbo.. stopped and restarted and it was fine. Has happened 5 times and each time went back to the garage for diag test but nothing was found. Which meant I couldn't get a warranty repair.
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<br/> Last week the car died on me, again with flashing glow lamp... Really disconcerting, was doing 50 on a main road and traffic backed up behind me as I stopped and restarted..
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<br/>The warranty is now finished and I am dreading this happening again. What really bothers me is that from these boards there seems to be no definitive answers, so I could spend a fortune having stuff fixed without knowing if the car is going to die again at any moment...
<br/> There is so obviously an issue..
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Colnorris's Response to 216937_Geoffbull's Review
Written on: 18/01/2009
Refer back to my comments in jul/aug last year.....after spending a grand getting it fixed now its 5 months later and has just started cutting out again, cant afford to get rid of it as we still owe money on it , but can safely say I'd never in a month of sundays buy another Ford of any kind mainly down to the poor lack of interest and help from Ford customer service. I'll stick to my2nd car an old banger....more reliable by far.
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443194_Leebo2009's Response to 216937_Geoffbull's Review
Written on: 23/02/2009
Hi mate dont know if this info is too little too late but this problem sounds like your fuel lift pump is on its way out. They are located underneath your fuel tank externally, if you look underneath on the rear right hand side of the car its there. Had mine replaced at the cost of £150 all in. Hope this helps.
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443194_Leebo2009's Response to 216937_Geoffbull's Review
Written on: 23/02/2009
THIS IS A REPLY FOR VICTOR, sounds like your fuel lift pump has gone pal, it cost me £130 to replace. Hope this helps.
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Clarerees's Response to 216937_Geoffbull's Review
Written on: 25/02/2009
I purchased a 55 plate Ford Focus TDCI 1.8 zetec less than 2 weeks ago, as i was driving on country winding lanes with my 2yr old in the back, it just cut out. According to the dash computer it was an engine system fault. Its booked in to the garage next week and after doing lots of research and reading all these posts, they wont be able to diagnose it, really want to get rid, any ideas? Im going to write down all the possible faults it could be for the garage!. Ive owned a Y reg petrol focus from new and oh boy i wish i could have it back.
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Fordorbust's Response to 216937_Geoffbull's Review
Written on: 04/03/2009
I have finally sorted out the problem with my mondeo! It is being traded in for a Golf! I toyed with the idea of selling it privately but decided I didn't need the hassle from a future buyer of a lethal weapon! The last straw was getting stuck in 'Park ' in the middle of a hand car wash. Those charlies pushed the car aside - damaging one wing. I had to pay to get the dent out and to top it the Ford dealer charged me a packet to 'diagnose' the problem (came up with a blank) and issued me with a friendly warning that the next visit would cost £2000 for a new gearbox! This one had covered less than 40K miles!!!
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Mtimber's Response to 216937_Geoffbull's Review
Written on: 04/03/2009
Update:
<br/>Car cut out twice again today on a 2 hour drive, with only 71k on the clock and I think 10k since the last turbo seal and cam sensor was replaced.
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<br/>This time I think I will just have the cam sensor replaced first.
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<br/>Mark
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Intcanoe's Response to 216937_Geoffbull's Review
Written on: 26/03/2009
I own a 04 2ltr petrol. I havnt had the problems that you all have been listing but 2 days ago the hand brake failed on me. The car is on HP but they say the parts arnt covered by the warranty. I have been quoted over £800 to replace the rear braking system can any1 help with advice so I only by the necessary part and fit them my self. A little more info The O/S Rear brake is stuck on I drove 2 miles today when i stopped it was pooring with smoke. The N/S doesnt seem to have any problems at all but would like a second opinion. Many Thanks
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Mtimber's Response to 216937_Geoffbull's Review
Written on: 26/03/2009
Well we were finally quoted for a Turbo Fuel Pump, which was £250 to repair plus labour to fit.
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<br/>Or £500 to replace plus labour to fit.
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<br/>We traded it in.
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<br/>We now have the new Mondeo, which is a different engine.
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<br/>Word of advice.
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<br/>When trying out these, if there is smoke coming out of the exhaust when you kick the turbo (about 3500 revs), then walk away...
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<br/>Mark
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Vcservices's Response to 216937_Geoffbull's Review
Written on: 26/03/2009
Glad I sold mine (to a dealer) problem gone for good
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Rojo92's Response to 216937_Geoffbull's Review
Written on: 14/05/2009
No 41<br/>It is your brake caliper that is stuck on. (Had the same problem on my 52 mondeo)<br/>First changed hand brake cable at £50 per side<br/>Then a new caliper £80 plus £60 surcharge Local auto spares<br/>Then obviously new discs and pads all round (needed them) £50 ebay<br/>Only took a couple of hours to change everything. All OK now<br/>Also my car keeps cutting out as well (TDCi 130 Ghia).<br/>Usually as the temp gauge gets to a quarter. Sometimes it won't start untill doors locked and then unlocked with key remote.<br/>Once car is at normal running temp, I don't get any problems.<br/>I Hope there can be a solution found soon as the car has been great otherwise and is still very comfortable even at 131,000 miles.
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462494_Danick's Response to 216937_Geoffbull's Review
Written on: 25/05/2009
Here is a new problem, I have been getting an "Engine System Fault" on my Ford Focus 2.0 tdci this week so I contacted the Ford Dealer and they said just to turn off the engine and restart 5 min later and the fault would clear (which it did) but now I am having great difficulty putting my car into reverse and first gears. I really have to force and hold them in to use those gears. Any ideas?
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Adnanrana's Response to 216937_Geoffbull's Review
Written on: 01/06/2009
Easy to follow instructions for replacing Camshaft Position Sensor can be found at:<br/><br/><br/>http://www.pc-point.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=3
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471371_Blubandit's Response to 216937_Geoffbull's Review
Written on: 05/07/2009
I have recently picked Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi 130 Ghia 5dr on 52 plate. I have just had £1300.00 worth of work to do the Clutch, Gearbox, Flywheel and Brakes. When driving it on the motorway it was cutting out as soon as i got over 3,000 revs. There is also alot of residue/Diesel/Oil by one of the injectors. <br/><br/>On reading previous results i think i may be getting rid of this sharpish.
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Malc01's Response to 216937_Geoffbull's Review
Written on: 13/07/2009
My Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi 130 Ghia 5dr is 2002 Automatic diesel and has been with a Diesel specialist 3 times in the last 6 months after several cut-outs - usually at high speed overtaking other vehicles, but also immediately after setting off with a cold engine.
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<br/>The car is currently with the Specialists for over 1 week and I'm still waiting for some feedback. The local Ford Main Dealer says no problem diagnosed and unable to advise or help further.
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<br/>The recommended replacement of all injectors has been done and the fuel lines cleaned. I have now spent about £1,000 and I am no closer to finding the fault.
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<br/>I am hopeful that a fix will be found by the specialists so that I can sell the car on with a clear conscience.
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<br/>It is worrying that such a fault is so commonplace in Mondeos over a 7 year period but cannot be resolved by Ford and is causing diesel specialists to scratch their heads.
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Colnorris's Response to 216937_Geoffbull's Review
Written on: 21/07/2009
I feel so sorry for anyone with this problem, it certainly eye opening when Ford wont even help out (refer back to my numerous other entries!!) as i said, ford issued at least 2 bulletins about the problem, but will not help with the expensive repair bills. surely if they know they have used faulty parts, namely fuel pump that gives of metal particles and causes the problem, they should at least stump up some of the cost. i had a rather abrupt letter from them when i asked for help.....and when i mentioned the bulletins, they asked me where the information had come from! well it was from the World Wide Web, mr ford!!! never, have i experienced such bad customer service from such a large company.
<br/>Get rid of it i say, im back to a golf GTI s reg my mondeo was 03 plate, but the golf is like a rolls royce compared to the death trap mondeo i once owned.
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I Hate Fords's Response to 216937_Geoffbull's Review
Written on: 29/11/2009
I bought a second hand Mondeo, 2 ltr 130 TDCI Zetec S 6 months ago with 68k on the clock, full service history and MOT certificates. In the last 3 months, the car has been a complete nightmare.
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<br/>As others have previously written, the 'ignition coil' light comes on whilst driving or the engine cuts out and switching off and back on again seems to sort the problem. The first time it happened I took it to the garage who re-programmed but said if it happened again, would need injector number 4 replaced, if not all of them.
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<br/>Since that date, the ignition coil light has come on numerous times and the car goes into safe mode. Or, as others have mentioned, the engine cuts out altogether. This has happened a number of times now also.
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<br/>Before booking into the garage again I've been looking around to see if there are actually any definitive answers, but there seems to be none. I have no idea what to do, whether to spend a fortune trying to get it fixed, or getting rid altogether.
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<br/>Any suggestions?
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<br/>This is my first Ford and I won't be having another.
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Jonesy25's Response to 216937_Geoffbull's Review
Written on: 09/12/2009
I have a 2002 TDCI 130. The coild glow plug started flashing yesterday, then the power started dieing but car was still driveable. Took to garage and came up with fault code R2339 (cylinder 4 above knock threshold). Its not the connection to cylinder 4 ive been told. Booked car in for monday so to find fault. Went to start car this morning and car would not fire up. Just ticks over with steam/grey smoke coming out the rear. Price of repairing will probably be more than cars worth. Wish i never bought her!!
<br/>Any suggestions??
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Only had the car one week, but enjoy using it. Looking forward to a long journey. Very quiet engine for a diesel. Equipment level good, but is a Ghia. Ergonomics excellent. Really love the 5-tronic auto gearbox. (read more)
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Guest's Comment
Written on: 21/06/2012
Get your injectors reconditioned. Will cost about £75 per injector if you check the net. Make sure you put them back into the same cylinders or you will have to get the ECU reprogrammed. Irregular fuel flow is causing the pressure in the fuel rail to drop. When this happens, a sensor shuts down the fuel pump. This is then reset by switching off the ignition. It's a straight forward enough job to remove the injectors like taking out a set of spark plugs.