Highly recommended the MK4, I am on my 3rd 2.0 tdci, the most reliable trouble free cars I've come across in a modern car, they surpass 250K easily as long as serviced on time. I am a mechanic in a large diagnostic garage and rarely see these in for repairs, biggest failing is wiring loom that runs across the front panel near ECU will corrode, but is easily rectified, my advice is to leave the 1.6 and 1.8 diesel alone 2.0 tdci is bombproof.

@davehgpfc8683

2 жыл бұрын

Hi what about the DPF bud

@paulbebbington5265

2 жыл бұрын

@@davehgpfc8683 only issues we really see relating to dpf are the vac pipes splitting due to heat from exhaust, otherwise it's the most reliable dpf system going, I have done 163k I'n my car and replaced them once, generally does a regeneration around 500 miles mark

I'm planning to buy MK4 and found your video. Instant subscription, love the editing, humor and knowledge. Thanks for great 12 minutes :D

I have a MK3 and a Mk4 from new and I love them both. Great reliability and great for the family. I watch car reviews and laugh at the middle aged boy-racers who rubbish the Mondeo.

Brilliant video! Informative, funny and well made. I've got a 2013 Mondeo Titanium X and love the car, its comfy, economical and (touch wood) has been utterly reliable from day one. I like the spec with voice control and converse + dash. The only issue I've ever had is the DAB radio has freaked out twice and refused to lock onto a station but removing the battery terminal for an hour has cleared the fault. So far the car has been faultless and she's just about to hit the big 100K..

@robdixon3953

5 жыл бұрын

Great cars .... if yours is as good as mine has been then 200k should be issue free

@bruciebraveheart6199

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah same here my 2012 titanium is superb

@6robertdavey

Жыл бұрын

I have a 2014 (64 plate) Titanium X Business Edition 2.0 TDCi Estate with 125,000+ miles on. Bought 2nd hand, it's an ex-lease car with full main dealer service history. [If it needed a new bulb fitting, main dealer did it] Being a higher end, I guess it was only one or two drivers, rather than a pool car. Since I bought it, I have had the cam belts, idlers and water pump changed (circa 120,000 miles) and nothing else beyond normal service/tyres. Failed it's most recent M.o.T. test for n/s headlight alignment, following a minor bump to that side. Otherwise, perfect. Tows my caravan to Dorset or Scotland and, does 30m.p.g. whilst doing so! 50-60mpg is about the norm, without the caravan. A similar *prestige* marque has less space etc and, costs more.

I bought a 2013 very low mileage Titanium X sport last year from a main Ford dealer, its the 163bhp 2.0 diesel and returns 650 miles per tank. It has now got 30k on the clock and has had the rear bushes and disc pads replaced (with genuine Ford parts). I had a 130 bhp Mk3.5 for about 7 years and had to spend lots on it, all the usual power steering racks, turbo VVR, injectors, EGR, DMF etc, so was a little concerned about buying the Mk4.5 but this video has given me a lot of satisfaction. If anyone knows the pitfalls and successes of a car its gonna be you taxi men and you obviously know the boot from the bonnet on these cars! Keep up the good work and keep those honest reviews available to guys like us!!!

Yer know, your knowledge of these motors is brilliant - I'd rather have mine checked out by you, especially as I'd actually like to take mine on a long drive across the US... I've dragged it across 19 countries already.

Thanks Alan, mine has done around 150k. Between 130k and 140 new clutch & twin mass flywheel and rear bake overhaul - painful! Will now take it up to 200k. Really good vid.

I have had my 2009 mk4 mondeo, 1.8tdci since last July. I have put 8,000km since I got it (not crazy mileage, I know) and it has been fine. No issues. Now, when I purchased the car I had the wetbelt replaced with a timing chain kit, new top timing belt and new aux belt. I gave it a good service too, all filters and oil etc. They are a nice car to drive and are really solid on the road.

2009, 2.3 litre, 6 speed, Zetec wagon. Holds the road like they are on their wedding day! Accelerates like Superman flying off to his next rescue! Stops like a politician asked about a brown paper bag! Love it.

Yip. Bought my 2008 Mk4 Hatch TDCI Auto with 110km. Still going strong at 150. Just the normal things replaced like diesel filter, front suspension and brakes all around. Love it. Nothing really compares for the money.

Got my 2.0Tdci 2012 back in April or May . Has around 122k miles on the odo, no problems, very reliable even the seller gave me 2 years warranty on the motor and transmission 👍

Brilliant video, as always! Thank you 😊

Watched this video last year when thinking of going for one. Purchased second hand with just under 90K on the clock. Hit 120K this month and still going strong ! Thanks Alan !

@alan4x

4 жыл бұрын

thats good news

I have a MK3 Mondeo 2004 2.0L petrol/lpg Ghia just over 60000 on the clock still runs like a dream,same colour has the car in the vid,bought it brand new,I have considered upgrading to MK4 but they don't seem to offer the same quality of ride as mine.I think i'll run mine till it dies. Great vid by the way.

I have 3 x TDi Mondeos in Australia. Very economical on fuel. Nice to drive and cheap to buy. Had an eml warning light and solved the problem with cheap OBD and Forscan software. New sensor for dpf located on firewall and all sorted. Thanks for the video and also the timing belt video you prepared. All mine are around 130K.. so will cross my fingers till 200k before the belts are changed.

@alan4x

6 жыл бұрын

thanks for your comment, well apart from working cars i believe you have good weather as well, many thanks, alan

I'm looking to buy a mk4 and found your video, I've know bought a MK4 2013 Zetec Business Edition. Picking it up this week can't wait.

I have a 1.8 tdci 2008 really happy with this. Some things I had to fix and also I can say is expensive to do it but it worth it as I travel with the car outside of UK. So I had to choose between ford mondeo mk4 and passat b7, I got the Ford and I will do it again if I have to get a new car.

love the sense of humor and the knowledge is great

I just bought a 2.2 titanium-x sport...what a car, 105k miles and the thing looks and performs like it's just been driven out the showroom, the quality is astonishing, I recommend you give the DPF a very, very good clean so it never gets dirty again as it were :) then with a good remap it transforms it into a very reliable, more economical missile. However with the latest legislation a friendly MOT tester is a must.

@barrygray8356

Жыл бұрын

How do you clean the DPF mate? You mean to take it down and jet wash the thing or do a regen? There's a Mondeo titanium x sport I've been watching on eBay but a bit worried about the injectors since it's about 150,000 miles the mileage. Have you had problems with the car going into limp mode and stuff? Thx

Considering buying a MK4 2.3 petrol, I just ran into Alan's channel. Man, this is entertaining. Hilarious and extremely knowledgeable. Keep it up!

Entertaining video. You have a very distinctive style. Sounds a great car.

Great video mate I have a Mk4 2.0 petrol Zetec can't fault it at all brilliant car👍

@ovic.

5 жыл бұрын

same!

This guy is out of his mind! I love him.

@baileysbootstraps8170

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah..I got me suspicions. Don't know if I would let him near my Mk4 Mondeo. I would want to know what "medication" he was on first ! ;)

Haha love this video. Just been out and upgraded from a Mk3 2.0 tdci zetec to a 63 plate 2.0 161 titanium X business edition today. The car had 1 owner and serviced every 12500 miles. It drives beautifully and is night and day above the mk3. 2 things I cant get used to- 1. no rattles or rocking on idle (cant even hear the engine) and 2. there is no key to take out now. Every time I finish driving it's just not there. The power delivery is smooth and not served in a turbo lump, its quiet and just a joy to drive. Shame its took me nearly 3 months to find the right one. There aren't loads for sale and I can see why.

what a great informative vid, thanks mate, could watch all day

Really good informative video on the Mondeo there you deserve more views

As an owner of a MK4 TDCI 2.0L MC 2010 for 7 years, non DSG version, 6 spd auto. Not a problem at all and i maintain it myself. Great car.

James Bond drove a mk4. Great video, thank you.

@alan4x

6 жыл бұрын

lol, i knew there was something special about mk4 s, thanks for your comment

Brought my 2011 Mondeo estate about a year ago, ex taxi 121000 on the clock, faultless car, bloody love it, always wanted a mondeo and finally got my dream car.

I have a 63 plate 2.2 X sport, utterly in love with it. What a car, amazing engine too. Mpg is a little low, but it's an auto durashift, which doesn't help but gladly take the 10%Mpg loss over having the crappy powershift box they put in all the other mondeos

@Ukeleke1

23 күн бұрын

All 2.2 years are durashift?

@battfinkz

22 күн бұрын

@@Ukeleke1 yes. All have an aisin awf21 box

Got an 11 plate mk4. I love it.

I have a 2013 titanium x as a taxi and I love it. Thanks for this video. Puts my mind at rest.

@alan4x

6 жыл бұрын

oh.... thats the flash one, thanks for your comment

@andrewelliott78

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Alan,I have a bit of clunkishness coming from the front over uneven ground and over speed bumps,what do you reckon? Shocks? Most noticeable on the right,I will add that our roads are full of potholes and speed bumps. 94k powershift.

@alan4x

6 жыл бұрын

Andy RooHoo Hi. If the ball joints in the anti roll bar are not worn out then it is very common for the front shock absorbers to knock quite noticeably. I have. Changed many mk4 front shocks simply for knocking

Had 2 mk 4s they're blooming marvelous for the money.

Love the videos Alan. My mk4 has developed an intermittent start issue. Sometimes starts first touch, other times needs cranked for 5 or 6 seconds but runs perfectly and drives great. 2.2 titanium x, 09

@aquatics117

Жыл бұрын

I can almost guarantee that's the instrument cluster lead free solder cracking and when the car vibrates when cranking it pushing the connections together.

I love this guy makes me laugh!! More on the 1.8 tdci’s please

I've just brought a mk4 titanium x 1.8 tdci and one of my best buys yet

I bought the estate version and never looked back best car I’ve ever had!

@msp2896

3 жыл бұрын

Same here mate, 2.5t estate

Very informative, explained in my lingo..well done MASSIVE

@alan4x

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

Thanks for this video, looking to buy one this video helped a lot :)

@alan4x

4 жыл бұрын

cheers shaan zee

Thanks for your experienced opinion. I've been very happy with my mk4 2.0 tdci. Cheers

@deathcert75

6 жыл бұрын

Well u must not be a guy who has a mechanical mind then.Tell me has it been reliable .

@deathcert75

6 жыл бұрын

Ok u enjoy your piece of shit American crap then.Just was trying to help u out.

@Badgertronix

6 жыл бұрын

John Taylor thank you for your moronic angry ramblings. Those dark thoughts may be useful to your therapist but offer little to the MK4 Ford Mondeo ownership experience.

@deathcert75

6 жыл бұрын

Ok go play with your ford.

@deathcert75

6 жыл бұрын

Go shoot your ford.Crap cars.

Really enjoyed this - what a great job 👍 We bought our MK4.5 2012 Titanium 2.0 TDCi from my employers staff used car scheme - it was absolutely mint and an absolute steal and runs like a watch every single day. All I've ever done is put tyres on it, MOT's/service and fuel. Otherwise no other jobs at all - either I'm lucky or it's very reliable 🤣 It's also vast inside and out and looks smart too - this was a helpful video and also reassuring at the same time. Keep up the good work fella! 👍

I've got 2 Mondeos. One MK4 2.0 TDCi manual g/b, other 4.5 2.0 TDCi Powershift. First one I bought when was 97k... Now is 168k. Parts replaced: egr, cambelt, turbocharger, ECU map, rear bearings and breaks. On other one just oil service on g/b from extra things. All faults on older one was mainly related to short distance traveled. I can only say that mo4 is batter build quality than MK4.5.

I can't believe the ecu is in the front bumper. When I had an accident in my 14 plate a few years ago the impact was that side of the front bumper. Guess I was lucky I didn't hit the ecu, just cracked the washer bottle. 😄

My company car was a Mk IV Mondeo and did 193,000 miles without missing a beat. That is, apart from a snapped bonnet release cable which the RAC guy who fixed it reckoned was a common fault due to water ingress. The other thing that stuck in my mind about the Mk IV was that our fleet manager wished that all the company directors would use Mondeo’s instead of their Audi’s, BMW’s and Mercedes because his analysis of running costs was telling him the maintenance costs of these ‘status’ vehicles was literally 4 times that of a Mondeo. Anyway, I was so impressed with my Mk IV company car that when I retired early in 2013 I bought myself a 2.0 Lt diesel Mk IV Mondeo estate, which has done 83,000 miles and not missed a beat. The problem I’ve now got is what would I replace it with. By all accounts the Mk V is not as engaging to drive nor as reliable, plus the world is now anti diesel. But I visit Scotland 3 or 4 times a year so electric is out of the question and modern diesels are still more frugal than petrol 🤷‍♂️.

I bought a 2010 Titanium X, high miler ex-company car. I have driven it across europe, Ireland, even to Malta. Battery died in Malta heat. Only other problems was the AC compressor wouldn't switch on - common break issue in the lilac control wire from the radiator fan back to the ECU. I think I have a shocker out, not sure which atm. I have an engine warning light for the DPF and I get water build up in the spare wheel housing But... I don't know why, but I love the hell out of this car - it just goes.... Oh and 56mpg rocks on a car with 168,000 on the clock.

@frenchyxvi1698

5 жыл бұрын

thanks for your comment, i am thinking of buying a 2010 titanium x .. needed to read this tye of comment

I'm a happy owner of a 2.0 Petrol ⛽ mk4.No mechanical problems just serviced on time one wheel bearing replace in 2 years. Driving experience is really good plus you got the space which is vital when you are 6.7.

Got a 1.8 tdci 2007, very happy with it. But I changed my dmf 6 months ago(10 000 km), and I believe it has failed again. I really recommend LED interior lights, makes it 3 years newer😆

You’re right about the clutches. I got my Clutch on my MK4 1.8 tdci replaced in July 2019 and it went again in September 2019

@zlatankovacevic4281

4 жыл бұрын

I recon that something wasn't done right. The clutch should last a good 100.000 km, a lot more if you're doing a lot of motorway driving

I got a 2005 Saab 93 with same engine as the vectra although was told it's a fiat engine and I've had no trouble, been a really reliable and good looking motor!

@organiccold

5 жыл бұрын

Those 1.9 jtd engines are one of the most reliable diesels ever made, only issues are the cranckshaft sensor that goes crazy and the engine turns off when hot and only starts after getting colder, but is a 50 quid fix.

2009, 2.0 petrol . 277 000 km , 0 problems. my dragon!

I have a ford mondeo mk4 titanium 09 tdci estate its a cracking car had it for a year spent some money with discs pads changed cd radio as the CD tray seems to go bad a lot ,love the videos alan

@alan4x

4 жыл бұрын

cheers

I normally buy ex taxis through a company and keep them for a while as I know they have been maintained I just got a nice 2012 Mondeo 1.9 titanium .. Fantastic car and drives like new Peugeot engine Got the car for peanuts and it looks the biz

I asked lots of my British friends, do you know what happened to Phil Mitchell, no one knew. I do now.

I have a 2011 mondeo tdci estate titanium love it it is awesome motor

GREAT VIDEO ALAN, WENT A LONG WAT TO CONVINCE ME TO BUY MY MONDEO

I look after a taxi fleet myself and I'm forever changing coil springs on the mk4. What i will also say is if the radiator flaps fall apart it can stop regens. Also behind the bumper on the drivers side is the powers steering pump and the low presure pump is mm from the bumper so a slight bump can snap it. Also if that vaporizer on the exhaust if it dose get blocked will cause failed regens and as you probably know taxi drivers don't stop when they have issues they just keep going next thing the flexi on the cat pops. Another thing is to teach the driver to take the food away from the clutch when not in use as even having your foot resting on the peddle will slightly engage the thrust bearing and cook the seel in the concentric.

@alan4x

5 жыл бұрын

hi, thanks for your comments, i have been lucky then, never had a single coil spring on a mk4 break although the mk3 were always breaking, and never had power steering pipe snapped or even exhaust flexi break but have changed countless fuel vaporisers with cars in permanent limp mode, oh and yeah there are a few annoying drivers that just can't keep their left foot off the clutch lol

@TonyTony-xj6uv

5 жыл бұрын

@@alan4x to be fair we have a lot of pothole and speed bumps here. And the power steering pipe only brakes if you bash the bumper because the later mk4 had the electric p/steering pump right bumper. And wait till you have to do a clutch and fly on the mk5 with the 2 bellhouse bolts behind the DPF 😡

Brilliant. Just bought 2011 facelift 2.2 Diesel sport . Full service history all oil changes complete and 133000 miles . 2 timing belt changes from 47000 miles . A real beauty 🏴‍☠️

I bought my 2009 mk4 titanium x in May 2014 at 80,000miles, today May 2018 it has 122,000miles and Honestly it is the best most reliable car I have owned, not a penny spent other than tyres and basic servicing up until this year, 4 new shockers & rear trailing arm bush £560, clutch and dmf (dual mass flywheel) £700, this cost is nothing compared to the milage and reliability. I am looking to buy a new car and will definitely be staying with Ford Mondeo.

@tomjardine100

5 жыл бұрын

leem1181 All Fords are very reliable cars, I have never had any issues with any one of them.

@theoneandonlymattp

5 жыл бұрын

I've got the 2009 Titan X sport 2.2 TDCI with 187000 miles on the clock. So far I have had to replace Timing belt, glow plugs. Front Off side bearing. and rear trailing arm bushes. but now all done. I feel still it's a solid car.

@tomjardine100

5 жыл бұрын

Matt Porter That’s about right for the age of the car, most people think their cars are scrap at 100k but they can easily do more with the right maintenance

@Ingens_Scherz

5 жыл бұрын

Yup, my Mk 4 Titanium, 2.0 petrol, manual - at 48,000 miles six years ago. Just broken 100,000 and it has never missed a beat. Tyres and regular servicing (and a fuel leak last year which was easily fixed by a very good mechanic) is all I've had to worry about. I've taken it to Europe and use it every day for my commute. It's just a fantastic car to drive. It really, really was the design sweet spot for this car. I'll miss it when I finally have to give it up. I'm just not sure about the Mk5. Looks good, but they've messed up the steering and I reckon it's underpowered.

Hi Alan, thanks for the informative review. I have a 1.6 ecoboost '12 Mondeo and so far for the last 5 years didn't have any problem with it ( bought at 40k). Now on 92 k miles and need to replace rear arm trailing bushes, both front track rod ends and a front wheel bearing. Also one of the rear right hand side number plate light is burnt. When trying to replace it there seems to be a very short wire lenght so the whole module doesn't come out. The left hands side one comes out no problem. I can get the other bites sorted for my MOT sorted but stuck on this bad design. Wondering if you have noticed the same issue on the MK4. Thanks and keep posting them videos.

@alan4x

5 жыл бұрын

hi yes a lot of them are like that with not enough wire, you need to hold the bulb holder with long nose pliers and twist off the lamp lens then fit new bulb..its a bit fiddly

Helpful and informative. Thanks

I have a 2010 Focus MKII 2.O TDCI hatchback Dual Clutch Auto, not the problematic ones. With a 146k miles, and always serviced it my self. Honestly I only ever had to change, the intake tubing and the glow plugs. The best diesel i have ever owned!

2010 mk4 2l diesel on 94000m , and it's fantastic. Alloy wheels need a refurb, and a fog light needs renewing, but other than that it's awesome. In a real quandary as to whether to spend £15000 on a different mondeo or spend a couple of grand on this one.

I have a 2008 mk4 Estate with the 2.0L diesel no issues whatever, flywheel lasted 138k and the rear bushes were done at 80k, oil change every 10k. Now covered over 200k and still feels tight as a drum. Also anybody considering upgrading from a mk3 just do it the mk4 is a massive step forward.

I'm thinking of getting the mk4 2.0 petrol in zetec trim. 35.8 mpg is what I'm currently getting with my mk3 ghia x but some big bills are coming up, clutch and a replacement gearbox because the main bearing is rumbling so I shall call it quits and bag a low miler. Too many things to go wrong with a tdci. Still has the same problems as the old mk3 diesel as regards to injector pump, egr valves clogging as well as stuffed dpf's. They're good when if you can buy a really low miler at sensible money but my funds are limited. If I want extra mpg I'll invest in an lpg system.

Hi, I still have mk1 stw -95 as a hobby and I drove someday mk4 stw, I expected that it is far more better to drive but actually I didn't notice any "huge" difference in handling or riding comfort. But sure mk4 is worth of buying.

Got a 12 plate Titanium X with powershift. Had it remapped and I absolutely love the car

and you my friend have saved me loads in repairs

We have our MK4 for like 50k km now, everything is perfect exept one turbo pipe broke @220 on the Autobahn.... 2.2tdci btw.

@mikementzer923

4 жыл бұрын

2.2 TDCI 200ps, 230.000km, no problem. Only the same leak oil of this turbo pipe.

I had a new one in 2008 as a company car and thrashed the conkers off it . Put 125,000 miles on it in 2 and a half years. It only ever went in for servicing great cars. I bought a 2009 6 months ago with 40,000 on the clock so am planning on keeping it for a while now.

I have a 58 2.0tdci, done 204,000miles still starts awesome, had rear bushes changed at 190,000 the tracking is out at back but been told to leave it alone. DPF had few problems but one garage said needs a new turbo (turbo over charge fault) - £800 quote, took it to another garage, did a force regen on dpf - solved it!! DPF lets it down. It’s a auto and no problems. Just gonna run it in ground now as it’s worth £500 if lucky but worth more to me. Heavy on diesel tho

Great info alan thinkin of buyin a 2010 to 13 model👍👍

Hi. I have a 2009 1.8 tdci and is a tank. Only things i changed was shock absovers and the ant roll bar links. The clutch, dual mass flywheel and starter where changed by the previous owner at 120.000 miles has now 147.000 so plenty of life.

Edge spec all the way! Less to go pop then! Good cars but are often typically ready for quite a bit of work at 100K when they start to get affordable as pretty much all major jobs are due, rear arm bushes and a lower belt on the 1.8 tdci can be the best part of a grand even at a indie. If you are handywith spanners I would say they are great as they are fairly easy to work on but the costs start adding up if not. Some of the best Mondeo Mk4 videos about super helpful, cheers!

@alan4x

6 жыл бұрын

thanks, you have these cars pretty much summed up here, great comment, many thanks, alan

@shane24v

6 жыл бұрын

My mk4 2.2 is on 227000 miles and still drives and feels like new with nothing going wrong.

Alan you’re a legend. Just a question about removing the radiator fan on the Mondeo 2.0 Ted I. I’ve released the mounting clips on the 4 corners but can’t lift the tangs clear of the rad clips sufficiently cos the frame is in the way. Did I mention you’re a legend ? 😁

Love my 2011 163PS Titanium MK4.5 Mondeo. Never had any major issues. If I was to gripe, it would be the diesel filter is a pain to change also the cabin filter. And changing a front headlight bulb isn't that straight forward, apart from that its the most reliable car I have ever driven.

Hello Alan, thanks a lot for this great video. The one you show is a 2.0 petrol durarec automatic. You haven’t mentioned the automatic gearbox (if I am not wrong) I am buying a (56) Ghia x 2.0 petrol automatic 68k What are your thoughts about this automatic gearbox?? Thank a lot!

Iv got mk3 mondeo 2001 2.0 petrol and I have considered a mk4 But unlike the diesel mk3 the petrols seem to be ridiculously reliable with nothing pricey to repair no pumps injectors dual mass flywheel to worry about. I actually spoke to taxi driver that had a mk3 2.0 petrol sold it only because it was over 200k and bought a mk4 diesel within 2 weeks of owning had to replace the injectors. I’m also not convinced it’s a prettier car to be honest. But the mk5 is certainly a good looking motor. I’ll maybe just hold on to the old girl

I have a 2009 mk4 zetec 2.0tdci, it's started doing dpf active regens now every time I drive..even only 10 min after starting. I had a look at the hoses underneath which connect to the dpf and they look fine, not melted or anything She has 200,000 miles on her. Have you come across this? Also another problem, the egr was replaced last year, when it was put on the gasket between the egr cooler and the egr valve was not out on straight and was damaged, it now leaks exhaust gas and is quite smelly. I have not been able to source a replacement gasket anywhere, any ideas? Great video....your a wealth of info.

Useful video. Nice one!

I've got a 1.8 diesel and its been a great car I love it its a 2009 model

All mondeo reviews seem to be great that was why I bought a 2014 business edition after owning a mark 3

awesome video..very informative and fun to watch👍👌👏Good job but always ingat po😉❤️

@alan4x

4 жыл бұрын

salamat po😀☺️🙃

Great video again sir I own a manual 13 plate 2ltr mk4 love it,have you heard any horror story’s on the power shift autos getting sick ove changing gears in my old age

@alan4x

6 жыл бұрын

hi, we only have manual gearboxes in the taxis, the only person i know who has a mondeo with the power shift auto box had the gearbox oil changed at some garage and they put the wrong oil in his gearbox.. after it not working well they then put the correct oil in his box but the gear changes are very laggie now.. i drove his car and asked him how he could put up with such a unresponsive gearbox... that is the only story i know so i can't give judgement on these auto boxes

@hamishmctavish2977

6 жыл бұрын

alan howatt ok Alan thanks for the quick reply think I am going to try one as I am a lazy sod cheers

@alan4x

6 жыл бұрын

Anonymous Legion There is someone here in you tube who has a mondeo with that gearbox. ... I forgot. ... his name is badgertronix. .. he will know much better than me

my mk4.5 mondeo has done now 285k it still drives amazing its a 2.0tdci love it amazing for taxi

I have Mk4, 12 plate, 334k on the clock still run like new. Best car ever had. Never let me down

@philyaboots1

3 жыл бұрын

Which engine do you have please ?

@dalasplus

3 жыл бұрын

@@philyaboots1 1.6 econitic. Diesel

@philyaboots1

3 жыл бұрын

@@dalasplus that's incredible for a 1.6 diesel engine, well done for keeping it going so long, have you done anything specific maintenance wise to get to that level of mileage ?

@philyaboots1

3 жыл бұрын

@@dalasplus is it on its original engine?

@dalasplus

3 жыл бұрын

@@philyaboots1 Yes it is original engine, I had this car from 2k to 346k now, 8 years. I did nothing special changed 3 times timing belt will do next soon, every 12-15k done full service including fuel filter with premium oil like castrol. I had 20 or 21 service stamps 🤣 once i change termostat, twice alternator and thats it for this engine. It is Peugeot engine in ford body. Probably best mach😅

Can you do a video on how to keep the MK4's in working order apart from regular servicing. Should I add additives to the tank? use injector cleaners? I also use mine as a taxi and need to keep it on the road. Cheers, see ya!!

@michaelwyllie7778

3 жыл бұрын

check items listed in this

Just bought a new 2014 business class titanium x lovely car

@mihaisuciu6674

4 жыл бұрын

Hi ,how is the car after 6 months ?

@retroboy8696

3 жыл бұрын

@@mihaisuciu6674 perfect now on 149,000 miles a few services and some premium tyres it’s been brilliant with my customers especially as the Mercedes it replaced I’m over the moon with it

@mihaisuciu6674

3 жыл бұрын

@@retroboy8696 thank you

hey man! gr8 videos and sens of humor!! keep it up! 2 months ago I got a mk4 2008 2.0 Mondeo with 60k on the clock ...the thing is when I changed all filters and oil ,I've found in the diesel filter some iron dust ....so the diesel pump is kinda factory fail from what I;ve heard, anything that you could tell me how to avoid it? ty for yout videos and the time you put in it!

@alan4x

3 жыл бұрын

it is common to have a few flecks of metal collect in your filter but it all depends how much...an experienced diesel mechanic would know if you have a problem or not..if the fuel pump is failing and putting metal specks into your fuel system they will firstly get into your fuel injectors and cause the engine to misfire ..you are best getting it checked out and have the high pressure fuel pump replaced and fuel lines blown out if the pump is faulty

I got a 2014 mk4 turbo diesel. Only main issue I had was the semi automatic transmission having to replace the oil seal in the bell housing area. Apart from that and a leaky a.c. pump not a bad car

I got a mark 4 Ford Mondeo which is a 57 plate. I bought it in 2008 at 170,000 miles and l immediately did a cam belt change due to the high mileage, and since the car purchasing the car, i have not had a single mechanical issue apart from minor servicing (glow plug change, old and air filter change) and battery change. The car is very highly reliable, and even though I tend to do motorway miles often, l have never had a breakdown or used my RAC recovery service. However, I had recently been tempted to upgrade to the MK5 Mondeo because they are very nice looking and very large, even larger than the MK4. The only problem is that they are quite expensive, and even ones with high mileage commonly on the 65 plate go for around £5,000 plus. I saw a very nice MK5, a 65 plate, recently going for £5,300, which was the cheapest MK5 I could find. The problem is that it has done 167,000 miles. It's been sold by a car dealer who said it used to be a company car with 1 previous owner. The car comes with 6 months warranty. Do you think l should take a risk to buy the car? I watched your one of your videos which was titled " is the MK5 worth the upgrade". Having watched your video of what can go wrong with MK5 mechanically, l am wondering if l should take the risk. The dealer told me that the MK5 had a dual mass fly wheel change, gearbox change and cam belt change. Please l urgently need your advice. The dealer is also ready to offer me a fair sum on my current MK4 Mondeo.I got a mark 4 Ford Mondeo which is a 57 plate. I bought it in 2008 at 170,000 miles and l immediately did a cam belt change due to the high mileage, and since the car purchasing the car, i have not had a single mechanical issue apart from minor servicing (glow plug change, old and air filter change) and battery change. The car is very highly reliable, and even though I tend to do motorway miles often, l have never had a breakdown or used my RAC recovery service. However, I had recently been tempted to upgrade to the MK5 Mondeo because they are very nice looking and very large, even larger than the MK4. The only problem is that they are quite expensive, and even ones with high mileage commonly on the 65 plate go for around £5,000 plus. I saw a very nice MK5, a 65 plate, recently going for £5,300, which was the cheapest MK5 I could find. The problem is that it has done 167,000 miles. It's been sold by a car dealer who said it used to be a company car with 1 previous owner. The car comes with 6 months warranty. Do you think l should take a risk to buy the car? I watched your one of your videos which was titled " is the MK5 worth the upgrade". Having watched your video of what can go wrong with MK5 mechanically, l am wondering if l should take the risk. The dealer told me that the MK5 had a dual mass fly wheel change, gearbox change and cam belt change. Please l urgently need your advice. The dealer is also ready to offer me a fair sum on my current MK4 Mondeo.

Currently have a 2008 Mondeo Titanium X estate 1.8 TDCI. I bought it back in 2018 so nearly 5 years in may 2023. I bought it to replace a 2016 Nissan qashqai I had from new (or should I say cash cow). I literally threw the keys back at Nissan. it was riddled with electrical problems 16 trips to the garage in 18 months :( . Since having this Mondeo I have driven decent amount of milage with my business, filled with my music equipment and all manner of things fully laden, driven to Greece and back thee times from the uk, and It has been the best car ever. built like a tank, and the only major expense I had was a new clutch and dMF at 150k on the dot which cost me just under £600. the timing belt was done by the garage when I bought it on just over 100K, and all I have had to do is put tyres on it and the usual service. absolutely amazing car. currently on nearly 170k

I'm actually planning to buy one of these. Found one that looks like it was taken care of. One snag though: owner said they've changed to oil every 12000 miles instead of the 6000 I would have been happier with. They've used it mostly as a highway commuter though, so I'm a bit on the fence. Anybody who's owned one of these can give me a bit of advice? Apart from the oil change, the car looks great, no smoke from exhaust, fluid levels are as they should be, haven't heard any rattles from the engine, cam-belt was recently replaced.

I had a mk4 2.0d for 4 and half years and the only problem i had appart from the rear bushes was a none starting issue and the dam dpf...when it hit the 100k mark it would take ages to start and just bellow white smoke out until it got warmed up,,,ooh and once it was eventually started you couldn't rev it until it was warmed up....

you're a bit nuts, i like you. kinda wish id seen this video about 18 hours ago though!!! just bought one of these! the bloke who owns it now is a friend though so i know its been looked after

Great Videos ;) I just bought a MK4 myself and its radio is pretty basic . no DAB etc . so I went and picked up an AUX cable from Halfords £4.50 and now I have my phone streaming spotify ! Its now an after thought , but I see there's a Bluetooth version of the AUX kit for as little as £11.99 online if that's all it takes I can then stream DAB from my phone and any music , It just saves me the headache lol of sorting out a new radio unit However If I leave a Bluetooth AUX kit plugged into the AUX does that have any impact on the cars Battery with the engine off ? lovin the new shape after my Mk3

cheers for the info/vid

@alan4x

25 күн бұрын

your welcome

Hi my mk4 estate is sometimes hard to get into first gear /reverse when stopped other than that gears and clutch feel fine any ideas. Love the vids especially the dry humour 😂

@alan4x

6 жыл бұрын

hi, i would press your clutch pedal down twice and see if it goes into gear easier, if it does then it will be your clutch at fault, if not it may just be stretched gear cables, however i not really had any gear cable issues on the mk4. they have a self adjusting clutch, so as the plate wears, in theory, the pedal biting point should remain the same but i do have mk4 clutches that bite a bit high when the clutch plate is worn out nearly

Perfect review. More 2.0 tdci videos :) What about body corrosion? Are mondeo mk4, smax, galaxy mk3 having problems with that? And do You have any Galaxy mk3 that You could make a review for?

@alan4x

6 жыл бұрын

hi again, in the video when i referred to an austin maestro ... it was a joke, the maestro would rot out in a few years from new, they were that bad, the mondeo mk4 does not have any corrosion issues that i know of as yet, fords are actually getting much better at not rusting. i don't have any smax or galaxy mk3 to comment on so i can't talk about them at this time, cheers for your comment

Im from Germany and drive an Mondeo Mk4 2009 2.0Tdci 115hp. My car has almost 335tkm and my only 2 Problems were - Starter (300tkm) and Generator (180tkm) The other work at this car was only Service (Oil, Filters, and Brakes) I hope he will survive till 400tkm 😉

Hello, do these Engine’s have a place to drain the water from the fuel filter Thanks