Item: Used Ford Mondeo Hatchback 2014-present
Rating: 4
Author: What Car? Team

The most obvious contender is the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/volkswagen/passat/saloon/used-review/n810">Volkswagen Passat</a>, which has a classier interior and a slightly more comfortable ride than the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/make/ford">Ford</a> Mondeo, although the obvious downside is that you have to make do with a less practical saloon body as opposed to the Mondeo’s hatchback.

If you’re willing to accept a slightly older or higher-mileage car for your budget, we’d point you in the direction of the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/bmw/3-series/saloon/used-review/n801">BMW 3 Series</a>. Again, it doesn't have a hatchback, but it does have handling that’s even more involving than the Mondeo’s, a smart interior with excellent infotainment and some extremely efficient diesel engines.

On the other hand, if money is more of a factor, you could take a gander at the older version of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/vauxhall/insignia/hatchback/used-review/n899">Vauxhall Insignia</a>, which isn’t as refined or as comfortable as the Mondeo, but low prices make it an awful lot of car for cash. Handily, it’s also available with a hatchback rear.

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<h3>Headlights may switch off without warning</h3>

Some early examples made up until 22 December 2015 and&nbsp;were fitted with optional adaptive LED headlights might suffer from a software glitch that can switch the headlights off. Any Ford dealer will be able to upload the updated software to prevent any future problems, free of charge.

<h3>Clutch pressure plate fracture</h3>

This recall relates to vehicles fitted with either the 1.0 or&nbsp;1.5-litre petrol engine and were built between 30 June&nbsp;2016&nbsp;and 30&nbsp;May&nbsp;2018, where the clutch pressure plate may fracture. You may notice a burning smell and the vehicle slowing down, accompanied by a loud thud or bang. Contact your local Ford dealer to find out if your car is affected.

<h3>Oil sump may crack</h3>

There is&nbsp;a potential problem with some&nbsp;Mondeos manufactured between 19 September 2014 and 28 September 2015&nbsp;where the engine oil sump at the bottom of the engine may crack in extreme circumstances if the engine overheats. Revised software is available for affected vehicles that are affected that is more&nbsp;able to&nbsp;detect the engine overheating sooner and take action to prevent&nbsp;this.

<h3>Air-conditioning</h3>

The clutch that engages and disengages the air-con compressor from the engine (basically, switches your air-con on and off) could fail on Mondeos assembled between 1 September 2014 and 20 April 2018. Find out from your Ford dealer if your car is affected because it'll need to have a new clutch fitted if it is.

<h3>Battery</h3>

A problem with the 12v battery fitted to some examples made from the start of production until 11 February 2019 could lead to a fire in extreme circumstances. Check with your local Ford dealer if your car is affected since it'll need to have a new fused wiring loom fitted to prevent future issues.

The Mondeo finished sixth out of a class of&nbsp;19&nbsp;executive cars, beating premium rivals such as the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/audi/a4/saloon/used-review/n787">Audi A4</a> and <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/mercedes-benz/c-class/saloon/used-review/n796">Mercedes C-Class</a>, but finishing behind the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/vauxhall/insignia/hatchback/used-review/n899">Vauxhall Insignia</a>.&nbsp;

Ford as a brand came in 18th place out of 31 manufacturers in the same survey, with <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/used-reviews/make/bmw">BMW</a> finishing ahead of it according to our latest results.

If you would like to see the full reliability list, head to the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/2020-what-car-reliability-survey/n20042">What Car? Reliability Survey</a> pages for more information.

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Hatchback

Ford builds some of the most popular cars in the UK, including the Fiesta and Focus hatchbacks.

This success is partly down to longevity and the fact that there’s a Ford dealer around every corner. However, it’s also because Fords tend to offer good value and be among the best cars in their respective classes to drive.

The company’s huge range also helps; it offers everything from the small – but surprisingly practical – Ka+ to the large and lavishly equipped Edge SUV.

Meanwhile, other highlights of the range include the S-Max and Galaxy people carriers, the Mondeo executive car and the Ranger pick-up.

FORD

MONDEO

It may be soon to&nbsp;depart, but the Mondeo&nbsp;is still worth considering if you want a quiet and comfortable executive car.

Used Ford Mondeo Hatchback 2014-present

<h3>MPG</h3>

According to the&nbsp;figures, the most efficient model in the Mondeo range is the 1.5 TDCi Econetic with 78.5mpg. The most popular model, the 148bhp 2.0 TDCi, achieves 67.3mpg, or&nbsp;58.9mpg if equipped as an automatic or with all-wheel drive. More powerful versions, such as the 207bhp variant, do 56.5mpg.

If a petrol Mondeo is what you’re after, the 1.0-litre turbo is rated at a creditable 54.3mpg, while the more potent 1.5-litre turbo gets 48.7mpg. Go for the auto-only 2.0-litre petrol and the economy drops to just 38.2mpg. The hybrid, on the other hand, is rated&nbsp;to achieve 70.6mpg.

<h3>CO2 emissions</h3>

The models which&nbsp;produce the least&nbsp;emissions&nbsp;are the 1.5 Econetic and hybrid since these put out less the 100g/km of CO2 and would qualify for free car&nbsp;tax. This is followed by the 148bhp and 178bhp 2.0 diesel with 109 and 117g/km (respectively) and the 1.0-litre petrol with 119g/km. A 2.0 diesel with all-wheel drive or an auto 'box (including the 207bhp version) emit 124g/km.

The 1.5 petrol puts out 134g/km, while the 2.0 petrol is the worst polluter at 169g/km.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<h3>Road tax (VED)</h3>

In terms of tax costs, all Mondeos registered after 1 April 2017 will be charged a flat-rate fee for car tax - apart from the hybrid which is classed as an alternative fuel vehicle and gets a slight discount. The current fee is £150 a year.&nbsp;

Tax costs for Mondeos registered before 1 April 2017 will depend upon the amount of CO2 the engine produced (see paragraph above).&nbsp;To find out more about the current<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/advice/buying/car-tax-changes-in-2019-%E2%80%93-what-do-i-need-to-know/n1153"> road tax costs, click here</a> for further information.

<h3>Servicing costs</h3>

Servicing on the Mondeo isn’t too costly and most parts should be inexpensive&nbsp;to buy compared with premium rivals&nbsp;if something does go wrong. Mondeos outside of the manufacturer's warranty period&nbsp;will qualify for Ford’s Essentials&nbsp;servicing regime, under which an annual service at a Ford dealer will cost £169. You'll pay even less at an independent Ford specialist.

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It may be soon to depart, but the Mondeo is still worth considering if you want a quiet and comfortable executive car. 

High mileage 2015 cars can be had for as little as £5000, but you’ll have to stump up at least £7000 in order to get yourself into a fifth-generation <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/make/ford">Ford</a> Mondeo with a more average mileage for the year.&nbsp;

To get yourself into a Mondeo you’d actually want – which is to say, one with an average mileage as mentioned and a full service history – you’ll be looking at paying quite a bit more than that; reckon on forking out between £7000 and £10,000 for a 2016 or 2017 car.&nbsp;For a luxurious Titanium model with a 2.0-litre diesel engine, meanwhile, the minimum you’ll need to pay will around £10,000 or so. Spend between £8000 and £12,000 on a good 2018 car, around £12,000 to £14,000 on a 2019 one and between £15,000 and £22,000 on a 2020 car.&nbsp;

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<h3>Specification</h3>

With a fairly chunky range, choosing a <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/make/ford">Ford</a> Mondeo can be bewildering. But in general, if you steer clear of the basic trim level, you'll do okay.

Zetec&nbsp;adds the highly useful&nbsp;heated windscreen, but since there are so many highly-specified&nbsp;Titanium models around for essentially the same money,&nbsp;we reckon it’s the one to have.

<h3>Engine</h3>

If you’re doing low mileages or want to avoid a diesel-engined car, the 1.0-litre petrol engine is worth considering, but keep in mind that it’s not that easy to find. You’re more likely to happen upon a&nbsp;diesel in 2.0-litre form,&nbsp;which is&nbsp;better suited to the large and fairly heavy&nbsp;Mondeo. Go for a 148bhp for the best fuel economy and lowest car tax costs.

Our favourite Ford Mondeo:&nbsp;2.0&nbsp;TDCi 150 Titanium

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<h2>What we're looking for:</h2><ul><li>Effortless long-distance capability</li> <li>Strong standard specification</li> <li>Low running costs</li> <li>Comfortable driving position</li> <li>Comprehensive yet easy-to-use infotainment system</li></ul>

Executive cars are often the choice of company car drivers, so factors such as CO2 emissions (which govern your monthly tax bill) are just as important as cruising refinement for those long motorway journeys, a plush cabin and (whisper it) the image of the badge on the bonnet.

The good news is that there are options for all budgets and tastes. If rear space is crucial and you’re willing to put up with a less-than-premium badge, the Skoda Superb is tough to beat, while if you want a premium badge on the bonnet then the BMW 3 Series is consistently one of our favourites in this class.

And don't think you're limited to just petrol or diesel-powered choices in this class,&nbsp;because at the top end the Tesla Model 3 is well worth considering for its long range and engaging driving style.

Executive

There’s not a great deal to be wary of with regard to the fifth-generation <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/make/ford">Ford</a> Mondeo. However, as with all cars of its ilk, it’s a good idea to have a thorough check through the entirety of the interior for scuffs, scrapes, and other damage that may have been brought about by the rigours of family life.

Keep in mind, too, that some of the materials used in the Mondeo are lower-quality than those in more premium rivals, so might be more easily marked.

The Mondeo’s quite a big car, so check carefully around the exterior for scuffs and scrapes. Also, keep a keen eye open for any poorly repaired accident damage – slight mismatches in colour and wonky gaps between the panels are clues.

The bell may be tolling for the Ford Mondeo, a former icon that has now become rather&nbsp;unfashionable when pitted against that young upstart the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/category/family-suv">SUV</a>, but there's still much to admire in this cut-price, family-friendly <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/category/executive">executive hatchback</a>, especially if you're buying one used.&nbsp;

The Mondeo offers plenty of space, for one, as well as top-notch driving manners. It's a mark of how significant it's been that its rivals are so far-ranging, from the large&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/vauxhall/insignia/hatchback/used-review/n899">Vauxhall Insignia</a> and <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/volkswagen/passat/saloon/used-review/n810">Volkswagen Passat</a>&nbsp;on one hand to the more compact but upmarket&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/audi/a4/saloon/used-review/n787">Audi A4</a> and <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/bmw/3-series/saloon/used-review/n801">BMW 3 Series</a>&nbsp;on the other.

Looking back over this generation, which will be phased out and not replaced in 2022, a&nbsp;vast range of engines has been&nbsp;available, with petrols ranging from a 1.0-litre with 123bhp, a 158bhp 1.5 and&nbsp;up to a potent but thirsty 237bhp 2.0-litre.&nbsp;If you’d rather a diesel, you can choose between four options ranging from a 113bhp 1.6-litre (replaced in 2016 with a 118bhp 1.5-litre) to a 2.0-litre with either 148, 178 (later 187) or 207bhp. There's even a hybrid model with 184bhp.&nbsp;

The range kicks off with the entry-level Style model, which gives you dual-zone climate control, cruise control, 16in alloy wheels and a Bluetooth stereo. Step up to a&nbsp;Zetec&nbsp;model&nbsp;for&nbsp;17in wheels, parking sensors, a&nbsp;heated front windscreen, plus&nbsp;Ford's Sync 3 infotainment system&nbsp;with sat-nav and a DAB radio.&nbsp;Bulking out the middle-of-the-range now is the Titanium Edition trim which includes 18in alloys, automatic headlights and wipers, keyless entry and ignition, electrically adjustable and heated front seats,&nbsp;leather upholstery, lane departure warning and traffic sign recognition.&nbsp;Top of the range Vignale adds&nbsp;19in alloy wheels, LED headlights, tinted rear windows, a handsfree powered tailgate,&nbsp;premium leather upholstery, heated steering wheel and&nbsp;a&nbsp;rearview camera.

ST-Line models gains a sportier look over a Zetect model thanks to its 18in alloy wheels, a&nbsp;body kit,&nbsp;sports suspension and&nbsp;gloss black exterior trim.&nbsp;ST-Line Edition trim has larger&nbsp;19in alloy wheels,&nbsp;tinted rear windows and red interior stitching with&nbsp;part-leather upholstery.

The Mondeo makes a&nbsp;strong&nbsp;case for itself out on the road because&nbsp;the ride quality on almost every version is comfortable, while all but the least powerful engines offer a good slug of low-down grunt that makes the car feel punchy and responsive. And with the exception of steering that’s a touch on the light side, the Mondeo handles as well as you’d hope, changing direction deftly and keeping body lean in check remarkably well for such a big car.

Inside, the Mondeo struggles to match up to those premium models; while the dashboard is clearly laid out, it suffers from a few rather shiny-looking plastics, and the infotainment system is sluggish and fiddly to use.

Fortunately, there’s loads of space up front and there's plenty of space in the rear&nbsp;for three abreast for shorter journeys. The&nbsp;boot is enormous&nbsp;- although access in the hybrid&nbsp;version is restricted since it is a saloon-only model with&nbsp;a smaller boot opening than the hatchback of the regular model.

If you're interested in finding a <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/used-cars/ford/mondeo?nearlynew=true&amp;used=true&amp;yearFrom=2015">used Mondeo</a>, or any of the other executive cars mentioned here, head over to the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/used-cars">Used Car Buying</a> pages to find lots of cars listed for sale at a great price.

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