What problems have you had with your Mondeo?

ryeman · 07-02-2013, 08:43 PM

Seeing this question has been asked of the FG Falcon wouldn't it be nice to know if there are significant/consistent problems with Ford's FWD alternative?

Jimmy_Rebel · 07-02-2013, 09:01 PM

A lot of electrical, wiring and computer faults.
All repairable but very time consuming.
We get at least one Mondeo a week that's in for at least another weak for diagnosis/repair.

ryeman · 07-02-2013, 09:09 PM

Thanks Jimmy,
Traditionalists (RWD) (I do it both ways

) might end up with the Mondeo/Fusion unless the 'enemy' is still avbl....it just seems like it might be inevitable seeing Ford are saying nothing to allay fears for the Falcon's future.

byrnzy · 08-02-2013, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimmy_Rebel

A lot of electrical, wiring and computer faults.
All repairable but very time consuming.
We get at least one Mondeo a week that's in for at least another weak for diagnosis/repair.

Hi Jimmy

I am wondering if you can expand on what you mean by "Alot of electrical, wiring and computer faults"

I have an early MA Zetec, which was purchased in 2010 as an ex demo. In that time, i have had to replace each rear tail light globe 4 to 5 times each. And just the other day, the centre break light appeared to only light approx 80% of that bar. Battery was replaced just on 2 years ago.

I love it how the Mondeo has a sensor for everything, just wondering if they tried to get to smart for there own good.

thanks

Sean

ryeman · 08-02-2013, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimmy_Rebel

A lot of electrical, wiring and computer faults.
All repairable but very time consuming.
We get at least one Mondeo a week that's in for at least another weak for diagnosis/repair.

I think that's what terrifies a lot of drivers of old Fords, the Falcon is enough of a worry even NA ones.

Riksta · 08-02-2013, 12:52 PM

Both my cigarette lighter socket and the power socket in the back of the centre console have decided not to have power anymore.

Probably just a fuse but I'll let the dealer sort that out in a couple of weeks at next service.

bovva66 · 08-02-2013, 06:42 PM

Had a few minor trim issues, all covered by warranty. Major problem was battery going flat, and RAC was unable to fix, had to get towed to dealer to fix.

Other than that no other issues.

ryeman · 08-02-2013, 06:48 PM

A battery getting to the end of its life seems to cause all sorts of electronic problems!

yelpir · 09-02-2013, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ryeman

Seeing this question has been asked of the FG Falcon wouldn't it be nice to know if there are significant/consistent problems with Ford's FWD alternative?

A few in the last few years but nothing mechanical.

1. Faulty driver's seat-belt sensor (whole buckle replaced under warranty). Front passenger's side seems to be playing up now
2. Faulty cruise control (could not be fixed when car was under warranty as fault could not be reproduced). Still works 99% of the time. The 1% requires me to usually turn off the engine and restart it for it to start working again.
3. Parking sensors don't work any more. About $400 to fix.
4. A dead battery

DRU842 · 10-02-2013, 08:15 AM

Other than the water off the tail gate issue with our MA TX5 and a few software issues with starting the car, all fixed under warranty; our car has 100,000km on board with no issues. This has proven to be a great GT car.
My only real issue Ford service not knowing as much about software updates as the Forum community!

ian b · 10-02-2013, 09:50 PM

My MA XR5 had the well known water in hatch issue plus an early failure to start, the former Ford Aust decided was "as per design" so would not fix, the latter took 3 weeks to fix as no spares in Australia at he time, MA also has broken centre console catch, the MB has an improved design, I suspect in response to many failures of this catch in the MA.
MB XR5 no problems thus far.(just over 2 years of ownership from new)
My theory on the time for repairs is that Ford Australia has no interest in the Mondeo so does not provide proper training to the technicians to create a perception that the Mondeo has electrical issues, in a final forlorn attempt to save the Falcon.
The lack of advertising seems to back this up, plenty of publicity for Fiesta and Focus, but Mondeo doesn't even feature on the dealer adverts in the free newspapers, just Falcon with some low tech freebies and this month's special badge.
You dealers might want to argue otherwise?!!!!!!!!!!

mik · 11-02-2013, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ian b

My MA XR5 had the well known water in hatch issue plus an early failure to start, the former Ford Aust decided was "as per design" so would not fix, the latter took 3 weeks to fix as no spares in Australia at he time, MA also has broken centre console catch, the MB has an improved design, I suspect in response to many failures of this catch in the MA.
MB XR5 no problems thus far.(just over 2 years of ownership from new)
My theory on the time for repairs is that Ford Australia has no interest in the Mondeo so does not provide proper training to the technicians to create a perception that the Mondeo has electrical issues, in a final forlorn attempt to save the Falcon.
The lack of advertising seems to back this up, plenty of publicity for Fiesta and Focus, but Mondeo doesn't even feature on the dealer adverts in the free newspapers, just Falcon with some low tech freebies and this month's special badge.
You dealers might want to argue otherwise?!!!!!!!!!!

you may be right mate, however having done a little time in workshops as a young bloke ,
i think you`ll find a common problem in nearly all workshops with all brands of cars these days, and that is that cars are becoming more computer like, and more complex, the role of mechanics i think is becoming in some ways easier in some ways harder, blokes are having much more complex electrical, and masses more of the stuff,

that`s not even to mention the more complex mechanical side like dsg gearboxes etc,etc , that probably a majority of blokes in the workshop would not even have seen one the ground, the problem is , as a technician you just can`t know everything, there`s a reason why we have auto electricians, transmission specialists, diff specialists, panel beaters, most workshops can`t be equipped / have technicians that are all knowing.

my young brother has commented many times on how his bosses very new high end euro is in the workshop more than it`s out for electrical gremlins,
i think this is the way it is , cars are changing becoming more complex too fast, looking at all these fully gadget equipped cars, i hate to think what they will be like when they are 10/12 years old.
cheers mik.

rondeo · 09-03-2017, 06:39 PM

No problems at all here at 160000km apart from $100 vac valve, alle ist gut?
Whatever.

jovialnz · 15-03-2017, 05:26 PM

The indicator warning chimes have stopped working on my2016 Trend Ecoboost, also the lane assist randomly turns itself off. This is only after 10,000km.
As they are on the same stalk would there be an issue there?

DougalXR6 · 16-03-2017, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by jovialnz

The indicator warning chimes have stopped working on my2016 Trend Ecoboost, also the lane assist randomly turns itself off. This is only after 10,000km.
As they are on the same stalk would there be an issue there?

My 2015 Trend EcoBoost has also had the same problem with the indicators loosing their clicking sound however, it is very intermittent and always returns the next time I start the car. You can read more about this condition from both myself and Quicksand on this thread back on 8/01/2017.

As Quicksand has reported I also found that the indicator clicking sound returns when I force the seat belt warning chimes by unbuckling and rebuckling my seat belt.

The lane assist has dropped out once or twice on my car however, I suspect that I have accidently pushed the stalk and switched it off myself.

If there is a fault I suspect it is more likely to be software related than an actual switching problem with the stalk.

ian b · 11-02-2013, 08:01 PM

No criticism of the guys in the workshops, it is up to the manufacturers to ensure that product support is provided, especially as things get more and more complex. Seems it is ok to sell high tech cars but not to make sure that they can be repaired.

rickh25345 · 14-02-2013, 07:18 AM

See my older thread here: PowerShift “Transmission Malfunction” error
Car is finally repaired and back on the road without problems (so far). It was in the workshop for 33 days. Apparently replacement gearbox which had to come from Belgium.

By sailing ship apparently.

blatchie · 18-02-2013, 08:17 PM

Just recently my diesel 2011 model has had "transmission limited function " come up as afault. The for dealer replaced the O2 sensor and said that it was the problem. However on the way home the trans failed again,the car was taken back to the dealer and we were tol "the fault did not present again and ford wont repair it until the fault presents again.

This was all after a trans axle fault was logged and we were told they would need it for two days to replace the sensor. I asume that the trans or motor need to be removed for this. The car is dangeous in its present state as you cannot put your foot down with confidence. I think we made some progress today . future updates to come.

rickh25345 · 18-02-2013, 09:14 PM

Good luck with that Blatchie. Per the other thread I referred to - if Ford haven't seen that fault before they wont stock the replacement part!

However the good news MUST be (based on their own logic and reply to me) ... that if your transmission is faulty then they must now be holding parts (at least in Australasia) based on the ONE, SINGLE, ONLY transmission failure they've ever, ever, ever (did I say ever) had to date. Right.

And don't forget to allow weeks for the parts to arrive .... by sailing ship.

blatchie · 19-02-2013, 08:32 AM

Rick, thanks I read the other post ours is not a powershift however it may be as I was not present when the car was demonstrated to my wife. If this is the case then they will have the car till it is fixed we have a car of the dealers to use.

So far they have been great since we have bought 3 new cars from them in the last 2 years .only 1 person has been a bit hard to handle but he was put in place by his boss yesteday .

this is sad as she was a holden girl and I coverted her to ford I dont wad a holden in my garage.

LG17 · 04-03-2013, 09:51 AM

Has anyone had any problems with the door trims?
The glue obviously doesn't like the heat as the top of the trims keep coming unstuck in a big way.

byrnzy · 04-03-2013, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by LG17

Has anyone had any problems with the door trims?
The glue obviously doesn't like the heat as the top of the trims keep coming unstuck in a big way.

Back in 2010, my MA did the same thing. It was fixed under warranty, and I have not had an issue since. I am hoping it was fixed with a better glue then the one used in the factory.

ralfaford · 06-05-2013, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by byrnzy

Back in 2010, my MA did the same thing. It was fixed under warranty, and I have not had an issue since. I am hoping it was fixed with a better glue then the one used in the factory.

Found the same thing, had all 4 door trims replaced under warranty and no peeling of the top part of the trim

b2428 · 15-04-2013, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by LG17

Has anyone had any problems with the door trims?
The glue obviously doesn't like the heat as the top of the trims keep coming unstuck in a big way.

All my doors in my MA are doing this was wondering if it was related. Im just about to click over 57500kms and i swear at times my BA trans was smoother then this one. My car pauses between changes and thumps on down changes ALOT. As well as holding third.

Along with all this I have always had a little rattle, chirp noise from the dash that is now a massive one and annoys me so much. Thinking of pullin the dash apart but not sure how.

I also have movement in the drivers door when it is raised a little but not to worried about that.

When using the rear demister at night the headlights glow brighter which has got me stumped. Talking about lights it seems to be forever needing rear ones.

ryeman · 15-04-2013, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by b2428

?......
Talking about lights it seems to be forever needing rear ones.

Re tail lights just make sure you use a quality 'brand name' ...never the servo cheapies, they last a month at most in my experience.

b2428 · 15-04-2013, 03:29 PM

I have only ever used narva i think they have been can't member for sure.

blue17 · 19-05-2017, 07:05 PM

Had a 2008 MA TCDI and the only problem I had was with the power steering which started whining and the reservoir was frothing. Was surprised to find the reservoir had an inbuilt filter (no reason I could see for having a filter but so be it) which was clogged up. Of cause you could just not replace the filter but the had to buy the full kit and cost about $800 including labour. The power steering fluid that came out was very dark and obviously contaminated with something.

Won't be a problem with my new MD with electric steering!!

nevetsg · 18-04-2013, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by LG17

Has anyone had any problems with the door trims?
The glue obviously doesn't like the heat as the top of the trims keep coming unstuck in a big way.

You mean the black rubber/plastic strips on the outside between the door and the windows?
Mine move up and down with the windows. They are easy to push back down but a real PIA.
Are they supposed to be glued into place? I thought I was missing some clips..

LG17 · 05-03-2013, 02:14 PM

Unfortunately ours is now out of warranty :(

allanv6gt · 08-03-2013, 03:50 PM

2010 MB XR5T
Issues:
* Factory 'delete option' of no bulb in the boot light fitting - fixed at 'peace of mind' check.
* Hatch rubbing paint off rear bumper. Towbar fitted pre-delivery, and hatch adjusted at around 13000kms. Problem persisted but the rear bumper has recently been resprayed to fix carpark scrapes damage, so I guess that is the end of that issue re warranty.
* Rear hatch washer squirts over rear wing (since new), largely missing the rear window. To be fixed next week at dealer. Apparently the rear washers are not angle adjustable, and mine has been mangled ex-factory.
* Occasionally loses the window close settings. Unexplainable but easily reset.
* Battery change in key fob (XR5 version) has resulted in total loss of programming in key fob. BOTH key fobs to be reprogrammed next week when washer is fixed (both because they are on a paired frequency arrangement thingy. Do 1 only and the other stops working).
* Gutter rash on all four 18" wheels because there is no bump-stop leeway with the 40series tyres. But I guess that is just 'pilot error'.
* Brake pedal loses pressure when you just sit there at the the traffic lights. Dealt siad this was just vacuum being used up and is operating within tolerance. Pedal does not floor. Interestingly, they did say that there was no vacuum or master cylinder failure - hmmmm.
* Rear washer is now leaking into hatch panel cavity and dribbles onto RR headrest. To be fixed next week at dealer when washer jet done.

By comparison, the only issue we had with the Mondeo's predecessor (a new 2003 Subaru Outback) was a squeaky dash shortly after delivery. Promtly fixed by dealer. Owned the car 7 years with no other hassles other than normal wear and tear.