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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Brilliant video, as always! Thank you 😊

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!!!

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.

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

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 👍

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.

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..

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.

love the sense of humor and the knowledge is great

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!

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.

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 !

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

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.

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 🏴‍☠️

Got an 11 plate mk4. I love it.

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.

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

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

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

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 2011 mondeo tdci estate titanium love it it is awesome motor

Helpful and informative. Thanks

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

and you my friend have saved me loads in repairs

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.

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

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

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

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

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. 😄

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

I've been a Mk4 Mondeo owner for 9 years, for me it's a reliable friend.

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 🤷‍♂️.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Useful video. Nice 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'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.

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! 👍

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😆

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

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.

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.

Brilliant Vid Alan, I've got a 2012 Mk 4 estate with the 16 in it £30 quid a year tax runs on fumes 45 to gallon around town going to work and pushing the top end of 56-67 MPG on a long run DMF just started rattling last week 128,000 miles Quoted £1000 quid plus parts so going to do it myself Im replacing Clutch and everything I've been told its a good idea to change the Crankshaft baring too what's your opinion please

Thanks

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

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

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!

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.

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.

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 ? 😁

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

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

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

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

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.

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 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

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!

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

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.

cheers for the info/vid

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....

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.

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.

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 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.

and yup mine needed the bushes changeing

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!

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.

Brilliant Alan

Love the irony. Just had rear trailing arm bushes changed. Massive job. Parts £55 labour £195. Total plus vat £300. With all other bits needed and major service £978. Happily paid it as 64 plate mondeo titanium powershift now has no adviseries and still drives likena dream. My favourite car ever.

Alan Howatt aka Swiss Tony 😂 really enjoy your content Alan, I’ve just bought a 65 reg connect 1.6tdci, what’s your view on that engine ok? Keep up the great work and keep miss Monica in check🤪😂

Please do more videos I've watched all off yours now do more please

Hi All, i have searched the forums and cant seem to find anything similar to the issue I'm having although I'm sure its very common. the interior lights in my Mondeo don't seam to come on when the car is unlocked or the doors are opened, the button for turning all the lights on and the button for the open door function seam to work but when you turn on the reading lights they work front and back. i was wondering is this a fuse or is it a case of needing a new light module in the front. any help would be great thanks.

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

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

Hi Alan, What's your opinion on the 2.5t Mondeo? Stay safe bro

Great vid.....any chance you can do similar for the MK 5.....I'm in the taxi game myself....thinking of upgrading from my MK 4 to a MK 5......cheers ears.....👍

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!

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

great review m8 any tips for checking aircon issues i.e not blowing cold stay safe