Mercury Ford Mondeo

About

The Ford Mondeo I (first generation) is a mid-size car manufactured and marketed by Ford, beginning on 23 November 1992, with sales beginning on 22 March 1993. It is also known as the Mk I Mondeo; the 1996 facelift versions are usually designated Mk II. Available as a four-door saloon, a five-door hatchback, and a five-door estate, all models for the European market were produced at Ford's plant in the Belgian city of Genk.

Photo & info: Wikipedia

Specifications

From Wikipedia — confirm against the actual car before purchase.

Engine: 1.6 L "Zetec" I4 16V (gasoline)
Transmission: 5-speed MTX-75 manual (US)
Drivetrain: FF layout
Platform: Ford CDW27 platform
Body: 4-door saloon
Class: Midsize (D)
Also sold as: Ford Contour (North America and Middle East)
Wheelbase: 2,704 mm
Length: 4,481 mm (1993 saloon, hatch)
Width: 1,747 mm (1993 saloon, hatch)
Height: 1,372 mm (saloon, hatchback)
Assembly: 🇧🇪 Belgium: Genk (Genk Body & Assembly)
Designer: John Oldfield (engineer) (1989)
Related: Ford Cougar
Predecessor: Ford Sierra (Europe)
Successor: Ford Mondeo (second generation)

Photos

Real cars from Wikimedia Commons — colours and trims as photographed.

1995

1998

red

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By year

Trims, economy and safety change year to year — pick one (US market).

1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000

Trim · engine	Drive	MPG comb (city/hwy)	CO₂ g/mi	Fuel cost
Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Front-Wheel Drive	23 (19/28)	386	$2,950/yr
Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 2.5 L	Front-Wheel Drive	21 (18/26)	423	$3,200/yr
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Front-Wheel Drive	25 (21/31)	355	$2,700/yr
Man 5-spd, 6 cyl, 2.5 L	Front-Wheel Drive	21 (18/26)	423	$3,200/yr

Economy & emissionsCompact Cars

$1,500

more over 5 yrs vs. avg

11.9

Barrels/yr

Safety — NHTSA crash test

Stability control · NoCollision warning · NoLane-keep assist · No

Recalls & complaints

Recalls: 5 · Complaints: 65 · Investigations: 10

Suspension
FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353. THESE PARTS WERE MADE FOR USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.
Service brakes, hydraulic
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT BRAKE CYLINDERS FOR CERTAIN FORD, DAIMLERCHRYSLER, AND JEEP PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE BRAKE CYLINDERS WERE SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF NAPA, RAYBESTOS, AIMCO, AC DELCO, CARQUEST, BENDIX, AND WAGNER. ONLY PRODUCTS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 27, 2005 THROUGH JANUARY 17, 2006 (DATE CODES 0529 THROUGH 0602) ARE SUBJECT TO THIS RECALL. WHEN SUBJECT TO VERY COLD TEMPERATURES, AN INTERNAL SEAL IN THE MASTER CYLINDER COULD LOSE FLEXIBILITY AND MAY CAUSE BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK.
Equipment
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AN INCORRECT LABEL WAS INSTALLED ON THE DRIVER SIDE REAR DOOR. THIS LABEL CONTAINS INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE ACTIVATION OF THE CHILDPROOF SAFETY LOCKS.
Seat belts
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND THEREFORE DO NOT PASS THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."

Top recall areas: Suspension · Service brakes, hydraulic · Equipment · Seat belts

Trims & economy: fueleconomy.gov · recalls & rating: NHTSA

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Reviews & research

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Video reviews

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News

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Owner community

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Full history

The complete Wikipedia entry

For sale

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Maintenance & ownership

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