Ford Mondeo 2012

2012 Ford Mondeo: what owners report

• Used-car guides say the fourth generation's chassis ages fast: suspension joints, track rod ends, anti-roll bar links and shock absorbers wear, and the steering rack can leak or knock.2007–2014
• Fourth-generation diesels bring clogged particulate filters, EGR and intake flap faults and high-pressure pump trouble; the 1.8 TDCi adds turbo and flywheel wear.2007–2014
• The 2.0 and 2.3 Duratec petrols tend to lose ignition coils, and oil can seep into the spark plug wells; the 2.3 is more prone to burning oil.2010–2014
• Fourth-generation electrics are a weak spot: heated windscreen elements burn out, bulbs fail early, shorts trigger false fault codes and the windscreen seal can leak.2007–2014