Ford Mondeo IV facelift 2.0 TDCi, 163 PS, 6-speed dual-clutch (2010–2014)

Research for this car

• Generation guide 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.

Known issues for this car

Before you buy this car

From the generation guide

1. Drive from rest and up a hill. Judder, slip or grinding means the clutch or flywheel may need replacing. Ask for the invoice.
2. 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.
3. Push each wheel up and down and listen for knocks. Worn ball joints and rear bushes give knocks over bumps.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Look at the bottom edges of the doors and the tailgate for bubbles or lifting paint.
8. Check that the car starts with both keys. The immobiliser can fail, see Immobiliser.
9. 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.
10. Check every campaign in the Recalls table by VIN. Ask the seller for proof that the work was done.

Running costs

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

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