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Ford Mondeo Review, For Sale, Colours, Models & Interior in Australia

Usurping the Mazda-made Ford Telstar in 1995, the German-engineered, Belgian-built first-generation Ford HA-HD Mondeo took on the Toyota Camry Australia's shrinking midsized market, but failed to make a splash despite being offered in keenly-priced sedan, liftback and commodious wagon guises. By 2001, the line was discontinued for the all-new Ford Escape SUV. This means we missed out in the larger second-generation Mondeo.

But skyrocketing fuel prices prompted a rethink, with the stylish third-generation MA Mondeo launching on October 18, 2007 with a diesel as well as a 2.3-litre petrol engine, while a storming Volvo-sourced five-cylinder turbo XR5 brought some much-needed spice to the medium segment. However, sales remained slow, with the 2009 MB dropping the four-door sedan for the return of a wagon. The MC facelift from 2011 to 2014

A Spanish-built five-door liftback or wagon version of the US Ford Fusion sedan, the final Mondeo sold in Australia was the MD released in 2015. It offered a new 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder petrol engine in two states of tune, as well as an improved turbo-diesel. Though meant to be a de facto Falcon replacement once Ford pulled the plug on Australian manufacturing in October 2016, demand remained tepid, with the Mondeo discontinued for a second time in 2019.

The cheapest grade starts from $30,580, rising to $38,390 for the most expensive version.

This vehicle is also known asĀ Ford Contour (North America), Ford Taurus (North America), Ford Fusion (Americas).

Ford Mondeo Q&As

Check out real-world situations relating to the Ford Mondeo here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.

  • The transmission on my 2013 diesel Ford Mondeo has gone into limp-home mode

    It sounds as though the transmission itself has encountered an internal failure for that level of mayhem. Diesel versions of this model Mondeo were fitted with a six-speed double-clutch transmission otherwise known as the Powershift transmission. With a wet-clutch design, this gearbox was a lot more durable than the dry-clutch design used in many other Fords including the Focus and Fiesta, and the latter was a complete disaster with premature failures earning Ford Australia a caning at the hands of the ACCC.

    But even the wet-clutch Powershift must be considered a liability to some extent, and failures like yours are absolutely possible. This wonā€™t, however, be a cheap fix and you can expect the repairs to be a good chunk (if not more than) the retained value of the car. At which point, you have to make some very pragmatic decisions.

    If youā€™re lucky, a transmission specialist might be able to determine that the problem is a simple one and fix it cheaply, so thatā€™s worth a shot in the first instance. But donā€™t be surprised if the diagnosis is a lot less rosy than that.

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  • Transmission in 2011 Ford Mondeo Zetec needs replacing

    I'll take a punt here and suggest that your car is the turbo-diesel variant with the six-speed dual-clutch transmission. The dual-clutch unit is vastly more problematic than a conventional automatic transmission and has given many manufacturers (Ford and VW being two of the main ones) all sorts of consumer grief over the years.

    The unit in your car is a wet-clutch design which is much more robust than the cheaper-to-make dry-clutch type, but has still been known to fail. (The dry-clutch units on Ford's Focus, Fiesta and Ecosport models cost Ford millions in fines when they began failing at low mileages and the ACCC stepped in.) That said, the wet-clutch units have also experienced problems, but before you scrap the car or shell out $15,000 for a new gearbox (which sounds like an ambit claim in the first place) have it checked out by a specialist. In many cases, jerky progress like you're experiencing can be caused by the transmission's control module or even a faulty speed sensor inside the unit, rather than the actual transmission hardware. If that's the case, it may be more economical to repair the car.

    Beyond that, I totally agree that less than 100,000km is not an acceptable lifespan for a major component such as a car's transmission.

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  • Does the Ford Mondeo have a DPS6 Powershift transmission?

    Ford started using a dual-clutch transmission on the Mondeo from late 2009 in the upgrade of the Mark 4 Mondeo. It continued into the Mark 5 model launched in mid-2015. However, itā€™s important to note that it was not the dry-clutch DPS6 version of the Powershift gearbox youā€™ve asked about, but a superior wet-clutch version. It was also used only on turbocharged petrol and turbo-diesel Mondeos; the normally-aspirated petrol model used a conventional automatic transmission.

    The Mondeo dual-clutch unitā€™s wet-clutch design has proven itself to be the vastly superior solution. Itā€™s not that we havenā€™t heard of some failures of this transmissions, but itā€™s far less likely to cause problems than the dry-clutch version which was only used by ford in Focus, Fiesta and Ecosport (in Australia).

    I can understand why anybody would be apprehensive about the dry-clutch transmission in a Ford as it was an absolute disaster for both owners and the Ford company. Ford Australia was fined millions and roundly condemned by the ACCC over its handling of the fiasco, and many owners swore off Fordā€™s products for life.

    A huge percentage of dry-clutch Focuses, Fiestas and Ecosports suffered total transmission failures early in life, and even those that kept going often had driveability issues to drive their owners crazy. The best advice with a dual-clutch Fiesta, Focus or Ecosport is to avoid it at all costs. This is a car you really donā€™t want to own at any price.

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  • What does the "Transmission Limited Function" error in my 2013 Ford Mondeo mean?

    Fordā€™s Powershift dual-clutch transmission is one of the most suspect pieces of engineering in recent history. When failures of the transmission first started being noticed, Ford, rather than fix the problem, took the view that owners were driving the car incorrectly and laying blame there. It didnā€™t end there, though, as the high failure rate of the gearbox soon had the ACCC involved and Ford was subsequently fined and accused of `unconscionable conductā€™ by the consumer watchdog.

    Fundamentally, the transmission itself was junk. It suffered failures of the electronics and sensors as well as the control module and, in some cases, failure of the mechanical parts including clutch-packs. Symptoms include harsh shifting, a loss of drive, noises and, as youā€™ve noted, failure to select some gears.

    Even worse was the dry-clutch unit fitted to Ford Focus, Fiesta and Ecosport models which would fail even more spectacularly. These were so bad, Ford ended up offering owners of those vehicles a very cheap trade-up deal to the newer model which used a conventional torque converter automatic rather than the dreaded dual-clutch. Unfortunately, the wet-clutch unit in your car wasnā€™t included in that offer, but the failures are still well documented.

    Youā€™re right that the car is well out of warranty now, but I still think youā€™d be wise to have a chat with Fordā€™s customer service division to see if thereā€™s anything that can be done to help you out financially. Throwing away a modern car with just over 100,000km on board just doesnā€™t seem right in 2021. Nor does a transmission that costs almost $10,000 to replace. But I can see your point about throwing good money after bad; on todayā€™s figures, your car is worth about $10,000, roughly the same as the gearbox it requires.

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Ford Mondeo Models Price and Specs

The price range for the Ford Mondeo varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $30,580 and going to $38,390 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.

Year Body Type Specs Price from Price to
2021 Hatchback 2.0L, Diesel, 6 SP AUTO $30,580 $36,850
2021 Wagon 2.0L, Diesel, 6 SP AUTO $31,900 $38,390
2020 Hatchback 2.0L, Diesel, 6 SP AUTO $25,300 $37,180
2020 Wagon 2.0L, Diesel, 6 SP AUTO $26,290 $39,600
2019 Hatchback 2.0L, ULP, 6 SP AUTO $19,580 $32,560
2019 Wagon 2.0L, ULP, 6 SP AUTO $20,680 $30,030
2018 Hatchback 2.0L, ULP, 6 SP AUTO $13,860 $49,060
2018 Wagon 2.0L, Diesel, 6 SP AUTO $14,410 $50,930
2017 Hatchback 2.0L, ULP, 6 SP AUTO $12,870 $25,300
2017 Wagon 2.0L, ULP, 6 SP AUTO $14,850 $26,290
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Ford Mondeo Colours

  • Frozen White
  • Blue Metallic
  • Magnetic
  • Ruby Red
  • White Platinum
  • Blazer Blue
  • Moondust Silver
  • Diffused Silver
  • Panther Black
To confirm current colour availability, please check the manufacturer's website. Shown above are the colours for the Ford Mondeo 2019.

Ford Mondeo Fuel Consumption

The Ford Mondeo is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by Diesel, ULP and — fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 5.1L/100km for Hatchback /Diesel for the latest year the model was manufactured.

Year Body Type Fuel Consumption* Engine Fuel Type Transmission
2021 Hatchback 5.1L/100km 2.0L Diesel 6 SP AUTO
2021 Wagon 5.3L/100km 2.0L Diesel 6 SP AUTO
2020 Hatchback 5.1L/100km 2.0L Diesel 6 SP AUTO
2020 Wagon 5.3L/100km 2.0L Diesel 6 SP AUTO
2019 Hatchback 5.1L/100km 2.0L Diesel 6 SP AUTO
2019 Hatchback 8.2L/100km 2.0L ULP 6 SP AUTO
2019 Wagon 5.3L/100km 2.0L Diesel 6 SP AUTO
2019 Wagon 8.5L/100km 2.0L ULP 6 SP AUTO
2018 Hatchback 5.1L/100km 2.0L Diesel 6 SP AUTO
2018 Hatchback 8.2L/100km 2.0L 6 SP AUTO
2018 Hatchback 8.2L/100km 2.0L ULP 6 SP AUTO
2018 Wagon 5.3L/100km 2.0L Diesel 6 SP AUTO
2018 Wagon 8.5L/100km 2.0L 6 SP AUTO
2018 Wagon 8.5L/100km 2.0L ULP 6 SP AUTO
2017 Hatchback 5.1L/100km 2.0L Diesel 6 SP AUTO
2017 Hatchback 8.2L/100km 2.0L ULP 6 SP AUTO
2017 Wagon 5.3L/100km 2.0L Diesel 6 SP AUTO
2017 Wagon 8.5L/100km 2.0L ULP 6 SP AUTO
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Ford Mondeo Towing Capacity

The Ford Mondeo has maximum towing capacity of 1600kg for the latest model available.

Year Body Type Braked Capacity from Braked Capacity to
2021 Hatchback 1600kg 1600kg
2021 Wagon 1600kg 1600kg
2020 Hatchback 1600kg 1600kg
2020 Wagon 1600kg 1600kg
2019 Hatchback 1200kg 1600kg
2019 Wagon 1200kg 1600kg
2018 Hatchback 1200kg 1600kg
2018 Wagon 1200kg 1600kg
2017 Hatchback 1200kg 1600kg
2017 Wagon 1200kg 1600kg
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Ford Mondeo Wheel Size

The Ford Mondeo has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 235x50 R17 for Hatchback in 2021.

Year Body Type Front Tyre Size Front Rim Rear Tyre Size Rear Rim
2021 Hatchback 235x50 R17 235x50 R17
2021 Wagon 235x50 R17 235x50 R17
2020 Hatchback 235x50 R17 17x7.5 inches 235x50 R17 17x7.5 inches
2020 Wagon 235x50 R17 17x7.5 inches 235x50 R17 17x7.5 inches
2019 Hatchback 235x50 R17 17x7.5 inches 235x50 R17 17x7.5 inches
2019 Wagon 235x50 R17 17x7.5 inches 245x50 R17 17x7.5 inches
2018 Wagon 235x50 R17 17x7.5 inches 245x50 R17 17x7.5 inches
2018 Hatchback 235x50R17 17x7.5 inches 235x50R17 17x7.5 inches
2017 Hatchback 215x60 R16 16x6.5 inches 215x60 R16 16x6.5 inches
2017 Wagon 215x60 R16 16x6.5 inches 215x60 R16 16x6.5 inches
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All Ford Mondeo Wheel Sizes

Ford Mondeo Interior

Shown above are interior details for the Ford Mondeo 2018.

Ford Mondeo Dimensions

The dimensions of the Ford Mondeo Hatchback and Wagon vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.

Year Body Type Height x Width x Length Ground Clearance
2021 Hatchback 1482x1852x4871 mm 128 mm
2021 Wagon 1501x1852x4867 mm 128 mm
2020 Hatchback 1482x1852x4871 mm 128 mm
2020 Wagon 1501x1852x4867 mm 128 mm
2019 Hatchback 1482x1852x4871 mm 128 mm
2019 Wagon 1501x1852x4867 mm 128 mm
2018 Hatchback 1482x1852x4871 mm 128 mm
2018 Wagon 1501x1852x4867 mm 128 mm
2017 Wagon 1501x1852x4867 mm 128 mm
2017 Hatchback 1482x1852x4871 mm 128 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All Ford Mondeo Dimensions

Ford Mondeo Seats

The following Ford Mondeo is available with five seats. The Ambiente hatch and wagon variants come with black cloth upholstery. The Trend hatch variant comes with black partial leather upholstery with leather accented seat trim reserved for the Titanium hatch and wagon variants.

Ford Mondeo Seats
Shown above are seat details for the Ford Mondeo 2019.

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