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Ford Mondeo 2nd generation

The Ford Mondeo Mk3 (second generation) model was launched by Ford in October 2000. This Mondeo was considerably larger than its predecessor, and although Ford abandoned its New Edge design theme for the second generation, it was their first vehicle to fully benefit from the Prodigy concept car. This gave it an overall effect which many critics felt was more restrained and mature, if much less distinctive. Two of the old car's biggest weaknesses, the modest rear legroom, and uncompetitive diesel version were addressed by a 50 mm (2.0 in) longer wheelbase and the new Duratorq diesel engine. The basic chassis and suspension design was carried over from the previous generation, which meant that the car continued its predecessor's reputation for class leading handling and ride. This Mondeo came to Mexico, replacing the North American built Ford Contour, and was sold from 2001 to 2007, when the Ford Fusion replaced it. The North American market Fusion and Ford Five Hundred/Taurus featured very similar styling, inside and out. Following the standard setting interior of the Volkswagen Passat (B5) in 1996, Ford paid a great deal of attention to the second generation Mondeo's interior and was the first major American manufacturer to react to the new standard set by Volkswagen. Ford dispensed with the rounded American style interior of the first generation, and developed a more sober, sophisticated, 'Germanic' design, using more expensive materials. This Mondeo simplified trim levels a lot, for example the UK trims had been simplified down to LX, Zetec, Zetec S, Ghia, Ghia X and ST. Despite this, a mid-cycle facelift in 2003 saw the introduction of some new trim levels. Titanium and Titanium X slotted in between Zetec S and Ghia, and ST220 above the ST. As with its predecessor, passive safety was a major selling point of the 2000 Mondeo. With an even stronger bodyshell, Ford introduced its so-called "Intelligent Protection System" (IPS), which used an "intelligent" array of sensors based on a neural network, to decide the best combination of safety devices (traditional front passenger airbags, side airbags and curtain airbags) to deploy for a given crash situation. To enhance active safety, all models were fitted with anti-lock brakes and electronic brake-force distribution, with electronic stability program (ESP) available as an option. Ford's marketing of the time claimed the Mondeo was 'One of the safest places to be'. However, Euro NCAP's testing of the 2000 to 2007 Mondeo found that it protected worse than most key rivals (Vauxhall Vectra, Citroën C5, Toyota Avensis, Volkswagen Passat), achieving a lower-end 4 star rating. Ford redesigned part of the car and it was re-tested, but the higher-than-average risk of chest injury to the driver in the frontal impact remained because the first and second generation Mondeo were based on the relatively dated CDW27 platform which related to the Mazda GE platform designed in late 1980s. The Mondeo established itself as Britain's most popular automobile in its class and held this position every year from 2001 onwards, though this size of car has fallen slightly in popularity during the 2000s. This version of the Mondeo has never come higher than sixth in the SMMT's official list of the top selling cars in the UK each year. In 2003, it came tenth in the list. The second generation Mondeo was never sold in Australia, as Ford Australia argued that the segment of the market was in decline. However in neighbouring New Zealand, it was voted Car of the Year in 2002 by the New Zealand Motoring Writers' Guild.

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Predecessor: Ford Mondeo 1st generation|Ford Mondeo mk 2 · Successor: Ford Mondeo 3rd generation

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Engines

For the second generation Mondeo, the Zetec engine was replaced with 1.8 and 2.0 litre Mazda L engines, branded Duratec by Ford. The standard 2.5 L V6 engine was carried over, while a 3.0 L version was developed for the ST220 and higher trim models. There was a design flaw with the Mazda units with the butterfly valves in the inlet manifold, which could cause severe engine damage when they failed. The plastic components of the butterfly valves wear out too quickly and when loose enough can result in them falling apart and releasing metal and plastic parts into the engine cylinders, potentially causing severe engine damage (How to Diagnose). The part was upgraded by Ford in late 2002 to early 2003 and this largely prevented the problem from occurring in later engines, though random failures were still reported on even the upgraded parts. The archaic Endura-D 1.8 L turbodiesel engine was dropped, and replaced by a more sophisticated 2.0 L 16v Duratorq common rail (TDCi and TDDi) unit with a fixed or variable geometry turbine, this clever turbine system allows a certain amount of overboost, giving an extra 10% or so of torque for short periods. This engine, known within Ford as the "Puma"-type Duratorq, was first seen in the Transit in detuned form. A new automatic transmission was added to the range called the Durashift. This unit has five gears and may be shifted manually or shifted like an automatic. A six-speed manual transmission was also added to the range, instead of just having a five-speed manual as seen in the previous model. In June 2003, the Mondeo was given a very mild upgrade, the new models being identifiable by the larger chrome honeycomb grille, redesigned fog lights, a new central dashboard made from higher quality materials, with electronic climate contr

Market

=== Europe === Engines: 1.8 L (1798 cc) Duratec I4, 110 PS (108 hp or 81 kW and 122 lb⋅ft or 165 N⋅m) (1.8) 1.8 L (1798 cc) Duratec I4, 125 PS (123 hp or 92 kW and 125 lb⋅ft or 169 N⋅m) (1.8) 1.8 L (1798 cc) Duratec SCi I4, 131 PS (129 hp or 96 kW and 129 lb⋅ft or 175 N⋅m) (1.8 SCi) 2.0 L (1999 cc) Duratec I4, 145 PS (143 hp or 107 kW and 140 lb⋅ft or 190 N⋅m) (2.0) 2.5 L (2495 cc) Duratec 24v V6, 170 PS (168 hp or 125 kW and 162 lb⋅ft or 220 N⋅m) (2.5) 3.0 L (2967 cc) Duratec 30 V6, 204 PS (201 hp or 150 kW and 207 lb⋅ft or 281 N⋅m) (3.0) 3.0 L (2967 cc) Duratec 30 V6, 226 PS (223 hp or 166 kW and 210 lb⋅ft or 280 N⋅m) (3.0 ST220) 2.0 L (1998 cc) Duratorq I4, 90 PS (89 hp or 66 kW and 155 lb⋅ft or 210 N⋅m) (2.0 TDDi 90) 2.0 L (1998 cc) Duratorq I4, 116 PS (114 hp or 85 kW and 207 lb⋅ft or 281 N⋅m) (2.0 TDDi and TDCi 115) 2.0 L (1998 cc) Duratorq I4, 131 PS (129 hp (96 kW) and 244 lb⋅ft or 331 N⋅m) (2.0 TDCi 130) 2.2 L (2198 cc) Duratorq I4, 155 PS (153 hp or 114 kW and 265 lb⋅ft or 359 N⋅m) (2.2 TDCi 155) North America. Mexico In Mexico, the model was similar to the European version to replace the Ford Contour. Trim levels were Core, Edge, Ghia and 100 units of the ST220 (sold as a limited edition), it was sold only with the 2.0 4-cylinder, 2.5 V6 and 3.0 V6 (for the ST220) petrol: no turbodiesel or estate versions were available in Mexico. Its nearest rival were the Chevrolet Vectra and Volkswagen Passat. 2007 was the last year of the Mondeo for Mexico, being sold together with the Ford Fusion until it finally replaced it. South America. Brazil In Brazil, Ford do Brasil re-imported the Mondeo from 2002, until the Fusion replaced it in 2006. The Mondeo was offered only as a saloon, and had the 2.0 143 hp inline-4 engine. The V6 version was sold only during the past ge

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Specifications

name: Ford Mondeo Mk3 (second generation)
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
aka: Ford Mondeo Metrostar (Taiwan)
Production: 1 November 2000 – 1 August 2007
Model years: 2001–2007
Assembly: Belgium: Genk (Genk Body & Assembly), Taiwan: Zhongli (Ford Lio Ho), China: Chongqing (Changan Ford), Vietnam: Hai Duong (Ford Vietnam)
Designer: Chris Bird (1997)
Class: Large family car (D)
Body style: 4-door saloon, 5-door liftback, 5-door estate
Related: Jaguar X-Type
Layout: Transverse Front engine, front-wheel-drive
Engine: Petrol engines:, 1.8 L Mazda L8-DE I4, 1.8 L Mazda L8-VE SCi I4, 2.0 L Mazda LF I4, 2.5 L Duratec 24v V6, 3.0 L Duratec 30 V6, Diesel engines:, 2.0 L Duratorq turbo I4, 2.0 L Duratorq common rail turbo I4, 2.2 L Duratorq common rail turbo I4
Transmission: 5-speed manual MTX-75, 6-speed manual MMT6, 4-speed automatic, 5-speed automatic
Wheelbase: 2754 mm
Length: 4731 mm (saloon, liftback), 4804 mm (estate)
Width: 1812 mm (ex. mirrors), 1958 mm (inc. mirrors)
Height: 1429 mm (saloon, liftback), 1441 mm (estate)
Kerb weight: 1364 -
Predecessor: Ford Mondeo (first generation), Ford Scorpio
Successor: Ford Mondeo (third generation)