Ford Mondeo Mk4 (2007-2014): known problems and buying guide

Average at best. Oil use, diesel DPF and EGR faults and a costly clutch and flywheel job. Buy only with service proof.

Updated 27 October 2026

All versions

Variant	Running cost per month	Median price	Listings	Fuel	Engine codes	Gearbox	Production years
2.0 TDCi, 140 PS, 6-speed manual Research	€475	€3,500	79	Diesel	UFBB	Manual (6)	2010–2014
1.6 EcoBoost, 160 PS, 6-speed manual	€497	€3,990	62	Petrol	JTBB	Manual (6)	2010–2014
2.0 TDCi, 163 PS, 6-speed dual-clutch Research	€473	€4,700	58	Diesel	TXBB	Automatic (dual-clutch) (6)	2010–2014
2.0 TDCi, 140 PS, 6-speed dual-clutch Research	€481	€4,900	57	Diesel	UFBB	Automatic (dual-clutch) (6)	2010–2014

Saloon, hatchback and estate, built 2007 to 2014, front-wheel drive only.
Common faults: oil loss, rust in the door and tailgate edges, and worn suspension and steering joints. Diesels add DPF, EGR and turbo faults and a costly clutch and flywheel job.
Reliability: 3/5, because oil use, diesel DPF and EGR faults and a clutch and flywheel job are costly.
DIY: 2/5, because clutch, flywheel, EGR and turbo work needs a garage. Few simple jobs are listed.
Prefer: a 2.0 TDCi with proof of DPF and EGR work, or a 1.6 EcoBoost 160 PS with the clutch recall done.
Avoid: a car that uses or leaks oil, has rust in the door or tailgate edges, or a diesel with no DPF or EGR history.

1.6 Ti-VCT petrol (RHBA, PNBA, KGBA): the cam adjuster can stick. See 1.6 Ti-VCT cam adjuster.
1.6 EcoBoost petrol (JTBB, facelift): the clutch recall covers manual cars. No other fault is confirmed in the sources read.
2.0 Duratec petrol (TBBB, also flexi-fuel and LPG): no fault confirmed in the sources read. A PistonHeads owner reports oil use on a 2011 2.0 petrol.
2.0 EcoBoost petrol (TNCF, TPBA): no fault confirmed in the sources read.
2.3 Duratec petrol automatic (SEBA): no fault confirmed in the sources read.
2.5 five-cylinder turbo petrol (HUBA, to 2010): no fault confirmed in the sources read.
1.8 TDCi diesel (FFBA, QYBA, KHBA, TYBA): no engine fault confirmed in the sources read. The diesel items under Known issues also apply.
1.6 TDCi diesel (U3CA, facelift): no fault confirmed in the sources read.
2.0 TDCi diesel (AZBA, QXBA, UFBB, TXBB): EGR valve and turbo faults, and DPF clogging. See EGR valve and turbocharger.
2.2 TDCi diesel (Q4BA, KNBA): the injector seal recall covers these engines. See the Recalls table.
5-speed manual (IB5, petrol): no fault confirmed in the sources read.
6-speed manual (MMT6): no fault confirmed in the sources read.
6-speed automatic (Aisin AWF21): no fault confirmed in the sources read.
6-speed Powershift wet dual-clutch (MPS6, 2010 on): judder, harsh shifts and clutch wear, see Powershift MPS6 gearbox.

Issue	Affects	Typical km	Repair cost
Clutch and dual-mass flywheel	Diesels	Not stated	No confirmed price
Suspension and steering joints	All engines	High mileage, no km given	No confirmed price
Oil loss	2.0 TDCi, and a 2.0 petrol (owner)	Not stated	No confirmed price
Diesel particulate filter (DPF)	All diesels	Not stated	No confirmed price
EGR valve and turbocharger	2.0 TDCi	Not stated	No confirmed price
Rust in door and tailgate edges	All	Not stated	No confirmed price; Ford repaired parts, mostly under warranty
1.6 Ti-VCT cam adjuster	1.6 Ti-VCT petrol	Not stated	No confirmed price
Powershift MPS6 gearbox	6-speed Powershift, 2010 on	Can start before 100,000 km	No confirmed price

Drive from rest and up a hill. Judder, slip or grinding means the clutch or flywheel may need replacing. Ask for the invoice.
Turn the steering from lock to lock. A knock from the rack or a whine on full lock means the steering or its joints may be worn.
Push each wheel up and down and listen for knocks. Worn ball joints and rear bushes give knocks over bumps.
Check the oil level on the dipstick, and look under the engine and gearbox for oil. A car that loses oil needs a leak check before purchase.
Ask for proof of DPF work. A DPF warning light, or a regeneration fault that a scanner reads, means the filter is clogged. Needs a scanner to read the fault.
On a 2.0 TDCi, check for lost power. Ask whether EGR and turbo work was done. Lost power or a limp mode points to the EGR valve or turbo.
On a 1.6 Ti-VCT, ask whether the cam adjuster has been replaced. A sticking adjuster is named for this engine.
Look at the bottom edges of the doors and the tailgate for bubbles or lifting paint.
Check that the car starts with both keys. The immobiliser can fail, see Immobiliser.
On a Powershift car, pull away gently from cold and drive through all gears. Judder, harsh shifts or a warning light are bad signs. Ask for a gearbox oil change record.
Check every campaign in the Recalls table by VIN. Ask the seller for proof that the work was done.

Operational	€181
Workshop	€176
Fixed costs (tax, insurance)	€139
Total per month	€496
New-car depreciation (not included)	€63

ADAC figures for 15,000 km a year over 60 months

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