Ford Mondeo (sedan / liftback / estate) · Mk4 (CD345)
Generation 4 2007–2014
Enormous, comfortable and cheap. The 2.0 TDCi (PSA DW10) is the mainstream diesel, fine with maintenance; the 1.8 TDCi Lynx is tough; the 2.0/2.3 petrols are durable and thirsty; the 2.5 T five-cylinder is the enthusiast's one. Rust is minor. A very good 15,000–25,000 PLN family car.
Photo: Rudolf Stricker · CC BY-SA 3.0
Recognition
How to tell it apart
- •Pre-facelift: three-bar chrome grille; facelift: wider grille with LED daytime lights and a smoother bumper
- •Liftback (5-door), sedan and Kombi; Titanium S has a body kit and 18-inch wheels
2010 facelift
- New front with LED DRL, revised interior and materials
- 2.0 EcoBoost 203/240 with Powershift, 1.6 EcoBoost 160, 1.6 TDCi 115 Econetic, 2.2 TDCi 200
- Titanium S and later Titanium X trims
Engines
Engines
1.6 Duratec · 110 hp
2007–2010
Petrol · Manual · FWD
Underpowered for the size (125 hp Ti-VCT too) but simple and LPG-friendly.
1.6 EcoBoost · 160 hp
2011–2014
Petrol · Manual · FWD
Turbo four with the 1.6 EcoBoost cooling/head history; economical when healthy.
2.0 Duratec · 145 hp
2007–2014
Petrol · Manual · FWD
Mazda-derived 2.0: reliable, LPG-friendly, adequate.
2.0 EcoBoost · 203 hp
2010–2014
Petrol · Dual-clutch automatic · FWD
Quick turbo four (240 hp variant too), always with the wet-clutch Powershift MPS6, fine with oil changes. Rare and undervalued.
2.3 Duratec (automatic) · 161 hp
2007–2010
Petrol · Automatic · FWD
Only with the 6-speed conventional automatic; thirsty and reliable.
2.5 T · 220 hp
2007–2010
Petrol · Manual · FWD
Volvo five-cylinder turbo: charismatic, durable, thirsty. Rare.
1.6 TDCi · 115 hp
2011–2014
Diesel · Manual · FWD
Very economical; slow in a big car; DPF and turbo care.
1.8 TDCi · 125 hp
2007–2011
Diesel · Manual · FWD
Ford's noisy, tough Lynx diesel (100 hp variant too). Dual mass and EGR are the items; no DPF on many.
2.0 TDCi · 140 hp
2007–2014
Diesel · Manual / Dual-clutch automatic · FWD
The volume Mondeo: PSA 2.0 (115/130/163 hp variants), DPF, injectors and turbo with age; wet Powershift automatic is durable with oil changes.
2.0 TDCi · 163 hp
2010–2014
Diesel · Manual / Dual-clutch automatic · FWD
Facelift top 2.0: brisk and refined; same maintenance profile.
2.2 TDCi · 175 hp
2008–2010
Diesel · Manual · FWD
Big PSA 2.2 (200 hp from 2010): fast, torquey; DPF and injectors with age.
| Engine | For sale now | Years | Gearbox · drive | Sought after | Robust | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1.6 Duratec · 110 hp Petrol · 1.6 · Duratec Ti-VCT | 54 | 2007–2010 | Manual FWD | Underpowered for the size (125 hp Ti-VCT too) but simple and LPG-friendly. | ||
1.6 EcoBoost · 160 hp Petrol · 1.6 EcoBoost · Sigma EcoBoost | 67 | 2011–2014 | Manual FWD | Turbo four with the 1.6 EcoBoost cooling/head history; economical when healthy. | ||
2.0 Duratec · 145 hp Petrol · 2.0 · Duratec HE | 109 | 2007–2014 | Manual FWD | Mazda-derived 2.0: reliable, LPG-friendly, adequate. | ||
2.0 EcoBoost · 203 hp Petrol · 2.0 EcoBoost 203 · 2.0 EcoBoost | 22 | 2010–2014 | Dual-clutch automatic FWD | Quick turbo four (240 hp variant too), always with the wet-clutch Powershift MPS6, fine with oil changes. Rare and undervalued. | ||
2.3 Duratec (automatic) · 161 hp Petrol · 2.3 | 13 | 2007–2010 | Automatic FWD | Only with the 6-speed conventional automatic; thirsty and reliable. | ||
2.5 T · 220 hp Petrol · 2.5 T · Volvo B5254T | 15 | 2007–2010 | Manual FWD | Volvo five-cylinder turbo: charismatic, durable, thirsty. Rare. | ||
1.6 TDCi · 115 hp Diesel · 1.6 TDCi Econetic · DV6 (PSA) | 46 | 2011–2014 | Manual FWD | Very economical; slow in a big car; DPF and turbo care. | ||
1.8 TDCi · 125 hp Diesel · 1.8 TDCi · Lynx (Ford) | 123 | 2007–2011 | Manual FWD | Ford's noisy, tough Lynx diesel (100 hp variant too). Dual mass and EGR are the items; no DPF on many. | ||
2.0 TDCi · 140 hp Diesel · 2.0 TDCi 140 · DW10 (PSA) | 426 | 2007–2014 | Manual / Dual-clutch automatic FWD | The volume Mondeo: PSA 2.0 (115/130/163 hp variants), DPF, injectors and turbo with age; wet Powershift automatic is durable with oil changes. | ||
2.0 TDCi · 163 hp Diesel · 2.0 TDCi 163 · DW10C (PSA) | 117 | 2010–2014 | Manual / Dual-clutch automatic FWD | Facelift top 2.0: brisk and refined; same maintenance profile. | ||
2.2 TDCi · 175 hp Diesel · 2.2 TDCi 175 · DW12 (PSA) | 57 | 2008–2010 | Manual FWD | Big PSA 2.2 (200 hp from 2010): fast, torquey; DPF and injectors with age. |
Versions
What the badges mean
Ambiente / Trend
commonbase
2007–2014
Basic and mid trims.
Ghia / Titanium / Titanium X
uncommonequipment line
2007–2014
Higher trims: climate, alloys, sports seats on Titanium, leather and bi-xenon on X.
Options
Options that matter
uncommon
Bi-xenon with cornering lights
Titanium X; much better lights.
rare
Adaptive cruise control
Rare on Mk4; long-distance comfort.
rare
IVDC adaptive damping
Rare adaptive dampers on Titanium S/X.
uncommon
Leather upholstery
Titanium X / Ghia.
common
Heated seats / Quickclear windscreen
Winter benefit.
uncommon
Factory navigation (touchscreen)
Comfort.
uncommon
Keyless (KeyFree)
Keyless.
rare
Panoramic roof
Rare.
uncommon
LPG installation (aftermarket)
Common on 2.0 Duratec.
common
Parking sensors / camera
Convenience.
common
Tow bar
Common on Kombi.
Before you buy
What to know
Strengths
- +Huge, comfortable, quiet; excellent motorway car
- +2.0 Duratec petrol and 1.8 TDCi are durable
- +Cheap parts; rust rarely serious
Expensive when they fail
DPFInjectorsPowershift repairs
Polish market
Undervalued: a Titanium 2.0 TDCi Kombi with history costs less than a comparable Passat. Petrol 2.0 cars on LPG are the cheap-to-run sleeper.
Known weak points
- moderate2.0/2.2 TDCi DPF, injectors and turboPSA diesels need clean oil and long runs; injector seals, DPF blockages and turbo failures on neglected cars.Check: Ask about DPF regeneration, injector work and oil change intervals.
- moderatePowershift MPS6 (wet clutch)Durable but needs oil changes every 60,000 km; neglected units judder.Check: Ask for gearbox oil change records; feel for judder.
- serious1.6 EcoBoost coolingCoolant loss and head issues.Check: Ask for coolant system recall completion.
- moderateDual-mass flywheel and clutchWear item on all diesels.Check: Listen at idle; ask about replacement.
- noteSuspensionRear bushes, drop links and front lower arms wear; cheap.Check: Listen for knocks.
- noteRustMinor: rear arch lips and under sills.Check: Inspect arches.
- moderateFleet and taxi mileageMany 2.0 TDCi were fleet cars with 300,000+ km.Check: Compare wear with mileage; ask for VIN.
From the market
Real cars on sale right now
From the market
Engines actually on sale
Grouped from 1091 live listings: what people are selling, at what price and mileage.
| Engine | Share | Typical price | Median mileage | Gearbox · drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2.0 Diesel · 140 hp 2.0 TDCi Titanium | 35% | 14 900 PLN | 272 800 km | Manual / Automatic · FWD |
2.0 Diesel · 163 hp 2.0 TDCi Titanium | 10% | 20 900 PLN | 247 870 km | Manual / Automatic · FWD |
2.0 Petrol · 145 hp 2.0 Viva Titanium | 10% | 14 900 PLN | 221 004 km | Manual / Automatic · FWD / AWD |
1.8 Diesel · 125 hp 1.8 TDCi Titanium | 6% | 8 999 PLN | 281 535 km | Manual · FWD / RWD |
1.6 Petrol · 160 hp 1.6 T Trend | 6% | 18 900 PLN | 208 930 km | Manual · FWD |
2.0 Diesel · 115 hp 2.0 TDCi Ambiente | 4% | 9 000 PLN | 313 928 km | Manual / Automatic · FWD |
1.6 Diesel · 115 hp 1.6 TDCi Titanium | 3% | 17 900 PLN | 264 000 km | Manual · FWD |
2.2 Diesel · 175 hp 2.2 TDCi Titanium | 2% | 13 000 PLN | 293 000 km | Manual / Automatic · FWD |
From the market
Price by model year
Typical price and mileage for each model year on sale.
From the market
Most common versions
- TDCi Titanium88
- TDCi Titanium S25
- TDCi Ambiente22
- Titanium20
- TDCi Trend17
- TDCi Titanium X17
- TDCi Champions Edition14
- TDCi Business Edition13
From the market
Equipment seen most often
Electric front windows 96%Heated door mirrors 96%Power steering 96%ABS 92%Driver airbag 92%Passenger airbag 92%Electric rear windows 92%ESP stability control 88%Front side airbags 88%Heated windscreen 88%Fog lights 88%Front armrest 85%Leather steering wheel 85%Electric door mirrors 85%
Our picks
Versions worth looking for
2.0 TDCi 140/163 Titanium manual, documented DPF/injectors
The long-distance bargain.
2.0 Duratec on LPG
Cheap and durable.