Rust (rear arches, sills)
usually 100,000–300,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Bubbling paint
Fix: Rust repair
€200–800
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Ford Mondeo III
2000–2007 · Ford Mondeo 3
2
engines covered
9
known faults
33,632
roadworthiness tests in the statistics
10
official recalls
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The Ford Mondeo III was built from 2000 to 2007.
For this generation we cover 2 engines and 9 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is Injectors / high-pressure pump (Delphi / Siemens): it usually appears at 120,000–250,000 km and costs €800–2,500 to fix.
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 150–200 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (23.1 %), suspension (20.2 %), brakes (16.6 %). It fails less often than average on: steering.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3–2.5 MZR / Duratec HE petrol | Petrol | Chain | 5W-30 · API SL/SM / Ford WSS-M2C913 · ~4.3 L · every 15,000 km |
| 2.0 / 2.2 / 2.4 / 3.2 TDCi (Ford Duratorq 'Puma') | Diesel | Chain | 5W-30 · Ford WSS-M2C913-C / 934-B · ~5.8–6.9 L · every 15,000 km |
Faults typical of this model
Ignition switch / immobiliser
usually 120,000–250,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Intermittent no-start
Fix: Replace the switch
€80–250
Faults by engine
1.3–2.5 MZR / Duratec HE petrol
Ignition coils / throttle body
usually 100,000–180,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Misfire, uneven idle
Fix: Replace coil, clean throttle body
€100–300
2.0 / 2.2 / 2.4 / 3.2 TDCi (Ford Duratorq 'Puma')
Injectors / high-pressure pump (Delphi / Siemens)
usually 120,000–250,000 km · High risk
Signs: Hard start, smoke, rough idle — sensitive to fuel quality
Fix: Test injectors; replace pump and injectors
€800–2,500
Timing chain stretch (FWD 2.2)
usually 150,000–250,000 km · High risk
Signs: Rattle, timing codes
Fix: Replace the chain kit
€800–1,500
EGR valve
usually 100,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Limp mode, black smoke
Fix: Clean or replace
€200–600
Gearboxes
Manual
Clutch wear
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
€500–900
Automatic (torque converter)
Torque converter / valve body
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Delayed or harsh shifts
Fix: Fluid service, repair
€300–2,500
Automatic 4-speed (4F27E)
4F27E solenoids / valve body
usually 100,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Harsh 2–3 shift, slipping
Fix: Fluid change, solenoid repair
€300–1,200
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 1.3–2.5 MZR / Duratec HE petrol engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Spark plugsIgnition | every 60,000 km or every 48 months | €50–160 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing chain inspection (listen on cold start)Engine | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
| Manual gearbox oilTransmission | every 150,000 km | €60–130 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Roadworthiness tests by mileage
Share of tests in the United Kingdom (DVSA MOT, 2024) that this model failed because of each system. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and mileage. Sample: 33,632 tests.
| thousand km | 50–100 | 100–150 | 150–200 | 200–250 | 250+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 9.2 % | 14.1 % | 16.6 % | 17.6 % | 18.9 % |
| Suspension | 10.1 % | 14.8 % | 20.2 % | 22.3 % | 25.3 % |
| Steering | 1.1 % | 2.0 % | 3.0 % | 3.1 % | 4.4 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 5.0 % | 6.7 % | 7.7 % | 9.3 % | 10.5 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 13.5 % | 18.4 % | 23.1 % | 25.1 % | 27.2 % |
| Body and corrosion | 3.6 % | 5.9 % | 7.9 % | 9.8 % | 11.5 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 4.2 % | 6.1 % | 9.0 % | 10.5 % | 10.6 % |
Official recalls
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (10). The same recalls usually apply across Europe. Ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether your car is affected and whether the work has been done.
- Airbag Takata air bag inflator may rupture on deployment30/10/2020 · R/2020/013
- Lights Headlights and indicators may malfuntion18/05/2011 · R/2011/040
- Brakes / ABS / ESP ABS may not function correctly09/04/2009 · R/2009/043
- Brakes / ABS / ESP Possible unexpected braking.02/08/2004 · R/2004/132
- Brakes / ABS / ESP There is a possibility of unexpected braking.30/04/2004 · R/2004/065
- Brakes / ABS / ESP Modification of handbrake lever04/08/2003 · R/2003/083
- Steering Power steering pressure hose may chafe on engine inlet manifold.03/02/2003 · R/2003/007
- Gearbox Battery cable may chafe and short circuit10/07/2002 · R/2002/088
The other recalls (2) are listed in the app.
Other generations
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 07/10/2026