It makes no more sense to talk about the quality of the paintwork, since most of the copies presented on the secondary market were repainted for one reason or another. If the car has not yet been painted, the paintwork will not be in the best condition, most often these are the consequences of minor damage (numerous chips, scratches). As for the corrosion resistance of the body, as a rule, there are no serious problems, with the exception of cars from the first years of production - they begin to rust in hidden places (under the upholstery of the front of the cabin and trunk). You can also note the tendency to corrosion of wheel arches, sills, door edges and welds in the engine compartment. Also at risk are the exhaust system, spars, attachment points for the suspension, subframes and the subframe itself. The main weak points of the body are plastic elements - bumpers, fenders and their attachments. The problem is that with the advent of cold, they tan and break even from a slight blow. Among other shortcomings of the body, the unreliability of the door hinges can be noted - they sag. Over time, the windshield seal loses its tightness, because of this, in rainy weather, moisture enters the cabin. Before buying, be sure to check if the floor is wet under the feet of the driver and passenger, since this defect was unlikely to be eliminated before the sale. The hood latch requires regular maintenance, the fact is that it is exposed to dirt and moisture. If you do not follow it (you need to regularly rinse and lubricate), there will be problems with its performance. Also, periodic lubrication is required for the wiper trapezoid. Ford Mondeo 3 was equipped with gasoline engines - 1.8 (110, 125 and 130 hp), 2.0 (145 hp), 2.5 (170 hp), 3.0 (204, 226 hp), and turbodiesel volumes of 2.0 (90, 116, 130 hp) and 2.2 (155 hp) liters. Among gasoline power units, the most common are in-line fours with a volume of 1.8 and 2.0 liters. Both units are reliable and rarely cause problems; closer to 250,000 km, the timing chain and its tensioners need to be replaced. Their main disadvantages include the following: The timing has a keyless landing of stars. To carry out this work, a qualified specialist is required, if you overtighten or undertighten the bolts, everything will end in an expensive engine repair. It should also be noted that there are no factory repair sizes of the pistons, therefore, during the overhaul, you have to change the short block. Before buying, listen to the operation of the engine, if a rattling sound resembling the sound of valves is heard in the area of \u200b\u200bthe first cylinder, most likely the damper in the intake manifold has worn out, replacement is only complete . For problem-free operation of the engine, it is necessary to monitor the condition of the spark plugs, since if they fail, the life of the ignition coils and catalyst decreases. Of the weaknesses of the power units, the unreliability of the fuel pump, thermostat, and EGR valve can be noted. Some owners complain about the difficult start of a cold engine. A car with a mileage of more than 200,000 km has increased oil consumption due to problems with piston rings and valve seals. The resource of power units declared by the manufacturer is 300-350 thousand km, but with proper maintenance they can last 500,000 km. V6 gasoline engines with a volume of 2.5 and 3.0 liters are less common. These power units are not only very similar to in-line fours, but have similar problems: a small resource of the fuel pump and dampers in the intake manifold, and the plastic impeller of the cooling pump is also a weak point (when replacing, it is recommended to give preference to a pump with a metal impeller). Among the shortcomings of power units, one can note the unsuccessful design of the cooling system (there is a high probability of engine overheating) and high fuel consumption. Diesel engines are no less reliable than gasoline engines, but unlike them, they have more capricious fuel equipment. TDCi turbo engines equipped with the Delphi system deserve special attention. When buying a car with such a system, there is a high probability of encountering a breakdown of the injectors and the fuel pump, which, as a rule, ends with the repair of the entire injection system (the injection pump starts to drive metal chips). It is also worth mentioning the higher cost of maintenance, in addition, a significant part of European cars will be with a diesel particulate filter. Do not forget about the typical problems inherent in turbodiesel engines with high mileage - the EGR system valve and flow meter. By 150-200 thousand km, a dual-mass flywheel needs to be replaced. To avoid big troubles, it is necessary to refuel only with high-quality diesel fuel and change the oil every 8-10 thousand km. Using the recommended SAE30 oil in an engine with a decent mileage may result in turning the piston liners (experts recommend using SAE40, or even SAE50). In the secondary market, Ford Mondeo 3 is available with the following gearboxes: 5 and 6-speed mechanics, as well as with 4 and 5 speed automatic. The failure of mechanical gearboxes is an infrequent phenomenon, but given the age of the car, you need to be prepared to replace the clutch, as a rule, its resource is 140-160 thousand km. But the four-speed automatic transmission CD4E is the exact opposite of mechanics and has a large number of weaknesses. The oil pump delivers the most problems, since untimely diagnosis of its malfunction leads to early failure of the main transmission elements. It is also worth noting the weak solenoids in the valve body and the chain in the drive. Cases of failure and a double drum are not uncommon. Despite the fact that the cost of most spare parts is relatively low, the restoration of the transmission will not be cheap, and you should not count on a long resource of the repaired box. It is extremely rare that they take care of more than 150,000 km. The five-speed automatic Jatco (JF506E) turned out to be much more reliable, but it also has a number of drawbacks. The most common ailment is the rapid wear of the rubber seals of the pistons and the pressure control solenoid. As a rule, by 200,000 km you have to change the entire set of solenoids and the valve body plate. It is also worth noting the tendency of the box to overheat (weak heat exchanger), after which a whole “bouquet” of problems can come out. The differential does not like heavy loads, so for those who like to light it up, it is at risk - differential failure often leads to the destruction of the case and failure of the automatic transmission. The front suspension of the Ford Mondeo 3 is traditional for most modern cars - MacPherson, but the rear is the pride of Ford engineers - multi-link with steering effect. The weakest point of the suspension is the anti-roll bar, the original ones run 30-40 thousand km. The average resource of bushings is 50-60 thousand km. Also, the front springs, shock absorbers and thrust bearings have a small resource - 70-90 thousand km, but the rear ones can last up to 150 thousand km. Ball bearings run 100-120 thousand km, in the original they change only as an assembly with a lever, which significantly increases the cost of repairs. Silent blocks withstand up to 150,000 km. In the rear suspension, shock absorber springs are considered a weak point - the extreme turns break off. You can also note not very hardy levers, but, despite this, for careful drivers they nurse more than 100,000 km. The steering rack is not famous for its reliability in the steering system (it starts knocking closer to 120,000 km, and by 200-250 it can start to “eat” steering wheel) and power steering pump, fortunately, the replacement cost is not too high. To extend the life of the rack and pump, two rules should be followed - do not turn the wheels in place and do not hold the steering wheel in the extreme position for a long time. The remaining elements of the steering are reliable and have a good resource. So, for example, steering tips go on average 80-100 thousand km, thrust - 120-150 thousand km. Mondeo 3 has sensitive brakes designed for high speeds, but not designed for our dirt, which causes rapid wear of discs and pads. If you do not use the handbrake, over time, corrosion will begin to affect its cable sheath. If there is a problem, a sharp jerk of the handbrake can lead to deformation of the fasteners or the shoe drive mechanism. Also, on cars older than 12 years old, brake lines and calipers suffer from corrosion. The quality of Ford Mondeo 3 interior finishing materials is average - some plastic elements are easily scratched and often creak annoyingly. Of the weaknesses of the cabin, one can note the rapid wear of the pads of the handles, the unreliability of the lumbar support of the front seats, and the frame itself is not designed for overall drivers. Despite the small amount of electronics, by modern standards, there were some drawbacks here. Of the minor troubles, one can note the fading climate control display, malfunctions of the central lock (replacement of microswitches is required) and power windows. A much more serious breakdown is the failure of the cabin fan and malfunctions in the climate system control unit.
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