Ford Mondeo Questions & Answers (page 5 of 6)

Ford does don’t make the transmission. The company that made the transmission went bankrupt and to replace the ecu you are looking at $3k and $9-12k for the transmission. Ford do not troubleshoot transmission issues, they send it off site to a specialist. The transmission is not serviceable apart from oil. Most of the techs at Ford don’t have the faintest clue about the transmission.

It doesn't seem like the solenoid from the way you described I would recommend to take the car to a transmission specialist workshop.
If does end up being the solenoid - you're better off going to a reasonable auto electrician workshop than the ford australia service centre

Replace the tcm imfront of your gearbox.. new tech need to include input sensor. Problem gone

It seems like you've been going good but, what you expect from others

Thank you Matt. I wish that I could help you but will give the feedback to Ford Eclipse.
Dimsie Maitland

i have a ford mondeo not a ford eclipse but thanks anyway

found problem it is the dpf which blocked it will require either cleaning out or replacing depends on how badly it is blocked

Hi Matto unfortunately the radio is automatically set to turn off after one hour if the ignition is off and you are still in the vehicle. Per the manual it says: "ON/OFF CONTROL Press the on/off control. This will also operate the unit for up to one hour with the ignition turned off. The radio will switch off automatically after one hour." Unfortunately modern cars are not designed for drive in theaters. It seems even if you leave the motor running or get out of your car and leave the motor running while having a chin wag with someone it is going to turn off after a 'prescribed time' doesn't say how long but possibly an hour- again from the manual - Note: The ignition may automatically switch off after a period of time if your vehicle has been left unattended with the ignition on. This is to prevent the vehicle battery from discharging. So it seems there is no way around it but to turn off the ignition and turn it back on to continue using the radio for another hour. Good luck I hope that helps.

Sorry can't help you with that

Hi Joan,
we haven't had the car long enough yet (owned car for 3 months) but the dealer we bought the car through offered us a set service fee of $165 which does not include oils and parts. Best thing to do is ring a Ford dealer and ask them what they charge for a 60,000 km service.
Best, R. D.

Thanks for your answer - actually a Zetec model. I shall call Ford tomorrow.

This is happening to me ATM. I'm driving along and it looses gear and revs. The low transmission function message has come up twice. I just had the 120000km full service with ford. They changed the transmission oil and this has it started since then. I've got it booked in for Wednesday as it started a few weeks ago and is becoming more frequently. It's started jolting/shuddering when going through low gears even when warm. Have you had any answers as to why this is happening? I drive a Ford Mondeo zetec wagon 2012 Turbo Diesel.

No nothing I am scared to drive the car further than few km if I known I am not in the walking distance from home I use my husbands car .
I have sent a email to ford customer service before Easter asking for advice they didn't even bother to replay
No one knows what to do and how to fix it
Funny how my problems started after the service and transmission oil change same as you Michelle b
I have no idea where to go from here
Kobi b

Michelle how did you go with your car today did your transmission get fixed
I have received the replay from ford customer service today asking for more information to be emailed to them so they can see what can be done to sort out my problem with my car
I am hoping I hear back soon and see what they can suggest to get my car back on the road, I am hoping you had a better luck with your mechanics as my said there is no point having car towed to them constantly as they can't fix it ( don't know how to ) just hoping ford can come up with answers
As soon as they get back to me with any suggestions I will let you know
Good luck to both of us for now
Kobi B

Hi Grace,
Even though you don't know much about cars I would trust your intuition! All those points sound concerning, I would probably err on the side of caution. Especially from a dealer. My advice would be to keep looking and hopefully find an even newer model, as the 2009 is pushing 10 years old. But you are on the right track with the mondeo! Don't give up as they really are great cars!

Hard to know without being there.. my advice is get a knowledgeable friend to try it. Don't trust car dealers - they're all liars.. and lying-by-omission is their favorite trick.

Another option is take a mechanical genius with you when you go to test drive a car

From memory it has a timing chain. So does not need replacing. But mine is the petrol model.

I have a diesel, it has a chain. Timing belts suck. It's a cheap aarse move by car manufactures to save money. I had one break in a Toyota Corona. Didnt know my car had a belt until then. Cost me a small fortune in tow truck costs. Lucky for me no damage to the engine valves etc.

Ford have confused us all by having so many different engines. Hard to get a straight answer, even if you ring a Ford Dealer. Duratec, Zetec, Eco Boost.
I think safest way to get an answer to your Question Jake, is to identify the engine and not the frame of the vehicle. If yours has an Eco Boost 2.0 Liter Petrol engine it should be chain driven.

From what i understand, my 2011 MC Diesel has a timing chain and has a belt that needs to be replaced at 240k kms? but don't quote me.

I presume you are taking about different parts of the engine. fan belt, timing chain. Or serpent belt as they call fan belt these days as it drives so many pulleys.

You have the option of taking the car to a ford Australia workshop or a auto electrician

This answer would be accepted from a three year old. The problem is a serious one and very disconcerting. we know of a few people in Sydney with this exact problem occurring in the beginning of 2017 summer. We were happy with our mondeo titanium md petrol till a hot day in November 2017, when the a/c refused to do any thing after having been parked at an indoor parking station. next day it was ticky-t-boo We took it to the dealer who said 'I can't fault the car, it is not a known problem, no one else has complained'. Our 2016 model car is an ideal car in every other way. DISCONCERTING.

We have a 2017 MD titanium, and ever since we bought it the AC always seemed to struggle, particularly in the hot. One day about 4 months ago I put my foot down to overtake someone and I heard a loud "pop" turns out the AC compressor had chosen that moment to seize up. Been replaced and runs better than it did when we purchased it.

You can also try Kmart tyres and auto or even ultratune

Hi Brian, no one wants to work on them...
Apparently after $880 later the Aircon is fixed (for the time being). It was a coil problem now replaced and working fine. Still not to the standard of a newish car operating in the Australian climate... built in Belgium

Same happened thing with my 08 2.3 MA yesterday. Fuel pump replaced at 110000 kms.

You have the option of taking your car to a Ford Australia workshop or a mechanical genius - some more options are Kmart tyres and auto though usually ultratune are experts at diagnosis and repairs of faults of a car

It's a fuse and it sounds like a lot of models of fords have this fault. It seems to be connected with an air con issue in many case such as mine and have paid $130 at auto electrician to be told it has no problem lol and by the sounds of it ford will also tell consumers the same. Maybe all concerned should lodge a class action law suit against ford and stand up to these companies who refuse to be held accountable for faulty products! If you feel the same contact [email removed]

Bluetooth is only for phone not music

If you can use your phone via blutooth you can play music. I have the same phone and ford mondeo. I press play on my phone, switch to radio, then select aux, then blutooth audio. For some reason it doesnt automatically pick up. Hope it helps

Happens to my 2013 LX TDCI (180,000k's) as well, take it to Ford, the transmission will need to be reflashed. This should help

This sounds similar to the problem I had that resulted in the replacement of the turbine speed sensor. Has been a perfect car with no other issues since the sensor was replaced.

Yes I have the Isues with Ford mondeo diesel titanium gears started slipping and adventuarly couldn't drive the car more than couple of km from home drops out all together revs like mad but no gears
It has been at different ford dealers no one knows what is wrong with it
Not even ford Australia can help told me to find someone who knows how to get it fixed, they said never heard of the problem before but if you get on the product review hundreds of people have the same issue and currently there is class action going against ford for the problems with transmission of mondeo
Kobi b

Mechanics will tell you they are only just run in at 100k. diesel engines are expensive to replace so I'd be aiming for under 150km to be safe if not under warranty. They will be good for 250k+ but turbos etc? Big question. They are solid motors with very low failure rates

To a certain degree this is a how long is a piece of string scenario. I know for a fact Ford consider the gearbox sealed for life, not serviceable and they consider life to be 150,000 kms. We have had engines destruct at 30,000 due to missing services. Others with over 130,000 kms with no problem, for me any thing over around 130 is going to be a (potential costly) gamble. Any thing diesel is a expansive repair, these aren't like the old school diesels which ran for 300,000 kms. These are just my opinions. Good luck.

I'm up to 255,000km. Still going strong. According to the service schedule for a 2011 model diesel I shouldnt be at this mileage until May 2020.
Brakes and head lights are the biggest issue. The discs use a soft metal for better braking so they wear faster. The headlights have me puzzled, each headlight has 3 globes and I'm forever replacing them. One blows out every 5 months, parker, low beam, high beam. Never had a car go through so many with no pattern to it. Tried different brands, no joy. I've gotten really good at ripping out the headlight housing to get at the globes.

Just as easy as the hatch one would assume. They are a tad longer but the parking sensors are spot on. I find the turning circle ok and it's like most wider cars. You get used to them. I've never had to have multiple stabs at parking this car. :)

I have had no problems with parking the Mondeo. You can drive into a park in one go and reversing out of the park is just as easy. I have never had to do multiple attempts. Have never found parking an issue.

Never found it to be a problem

Same as any car really. Oil filter $15au. I self service as mines not in warranty. I don't trust mechanics when it comes to servicing.

Depends on the Model Rose, if its a diesel, it is more expensive. However I would recommend using the dealers for the B services as it covers more than just an oil/filter change. My MC Mondeo costs about 300 for an A service, which included full synthetic oil, filter, cabin filter, sump plug, washer and labour.

Depends if it's petrol or diesel. Make sure you check if the gearbox has been serviced and oil changed if it hasnt don't even look at it. I wish i knew this when i got mine

The diesels run a wet clutch system in the 6DCT450, none of the issues of the fiesta/focus which use dry clutches. Hope this helps.

Excellent, solved my problem. Toss up between the Mondeo & i40 diesel both 2014 models but preference was the Mondeo & now it will be the Mondeo.
Many thanks

Happy to help, wish you many years of trouble free motoring ☺

I have a 2.3L petrol. It is perfectly adequate for our family needs. This includes loading it to the hilt for easter camping trips, withkid, dog, huge tent, chairs, table, cooker, lamps, sleeping bags, water, food, etc etc etc. maybe an extra 200-250kg of gear all up!
I have also owned a diesel vehicle (BMW). Diesels do not require such regular servicing as pertrol engines, helping to offset the cost. Personally I would like a diesel or later model Eco boost for a bit of extra torque.

Diesel is best suited for long drives. Vehicles with Euro V specs need good long runs periodically to clear the DPF. If the runs are short, stick to petrol.

Between the diesel and petrol MC Mondeo - there is very little difference in service costs, the savings in fuel though add up to a fair bit. My Mondeo has averaged just over 6L/100Km over the 95000 kms I have driven it in 3 years. Go for the diesel it is well worth it, once you go diesel, there's no going back. ;)