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Ford Mondeo MD common problems: what to check before you buy

Credov's researched list of the 5 faults the Ford Mondeo MD is known for (2014–2018), 5 of them serious or costly. Each one says what to look for when you check the car, so you can spot it before you buy. Not every car has these faults: they are the ones worth checking on this model.

Known problems on the Ford Mondeo MD

Battery terminal corrosion, fire risk

Safety risk

2014–2018 · all · Electrical

What to look for: Look at the negative battery terminal and its sensor for blue-green crystals or melted plastic, and ask for the recall record.

Why it matters: Fire while parked and unattended.

Sources: 1 2

Power steering rack can fail

Safety risk

2015–2020 · Suspension and steering

What to look for: Watch for a power steering warning at start-up, and turn the wheel lock to lock feeling for heavy spots.

Why it matters: A sudden total loss of steering assist while driving is a safety risk, and the fix reported is a new or reconditioned steering rack.

Sources: 1 2

Takata airbag recall still open

Safety risk

2006–2017 · all · Paperwork

What to look for: Ask a Ford dealer to confirm by VIN that the Takata airbag recall has been done.

Why it matters: Ruptured Takata inflators have killed and seriously injured occupants. New Zealand has run compulsory (Alpha) and voluntary Takata programmes, so an open Takata recall is both a safety issue and a disclosure and liability issue on resale.

Sources: 1 2 3

Headlights switching off

Costly if missed

2014–2015 · all with adaptive LED headlights · Electrical

What to look for: Check the LED headlights stay on for several minutes while you switch between high and low beam.

Why it matters: Sudden loss of headlights at night.

Sources: 1 2

Coolant can leak into cylinders

Costly if missed

2015–2019 · 2.0 EcoBoost, 2.0 turbo · petrol · Engine

What to look for: Start the engine from cold and watch the exhaust for white, sweet-smelling smoke in the first minute.

Why it matters: Coolant entering the cylinders is usually fixed with a new engine, a major and expensive repair, and the fault can be present with no coolant visibly leaking anywhere.

Sources: 1 2

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Also check on every car

On top of the faults above, every Credov inspection covers the basics: fuel smell, leaks or filler rust, engine oil leaks, power steering fluid leak, drive belt cracks or squeal, rust underneath: chassis and mounts, engine mounts, engine oil level and colour, coolant level, colour and leaks, head gasket failure signs, cold start: rattle, knock or smoke, rough or hunting idle, engine running hot on gauge, gearbox or diff oil leak, swapped gearbox without lvv and more.

Other Ford models

Researched by Credov from manufacturer recalls and service bulletins, owner reports and workshop sources. Repair prices are typical ranges, not quotes. See also fault codes and repair costs.