Ford Mondeo
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Also called | Ford Contour, Ford Focus, Ford Fusion, and Ford Mk |
| Production | 1992[1]–present |
| Assembly | Genk, Belgium |
| Predecessor | Ford Sierra |
| Class | Large family car |
| Engine(s) | Petrol engines: 1.6 L Zetec I4 1.8 L Zetec I4 1.8 L Duratec I4 2.0 L Zetec I4 2.0 L Duratec I4 2.5 L Duratec V6 3.0 L Duratec V6 Diesel engines: 1.8 L Endura-D turbodiesel I4 2.0 L Duratorq turbodiesel I4 2.2 L Duratorq turbodiesel I4 |
The Ford Mondeo is a line of large family luxury compact vehicles produced by The Ford Motor Company since 1992. There have so far been four generations of the Mondeo and a fifth generation which will start in 2013.
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First Generation (Mk1 1992-1996) [change]
| Also called | Ford Contour Mercury Mystique (United States) |
|---|---|
| Production | Nov 1992[1]–1996 |
| Assembly | Genk, Belgium |
| Body style(s) | 4-door saloon 5-door hatchback 5-door estate |
| Layout | Front engine, front-wheel drive/four-wheel drive |
| Platform | Ford CDW27 platform |
The Ford Mondeo Mk1 was launched on November 16, 1992. It was a fine luxury car back in its day competing against many other modern cars such as the Honda Accord, the Toyota Corolla and more. The car was sold as a 4 door sedan, hatchback, and station wagon. The Mk1 was eventually discontinued in 1996 because the Mk2 had already started production.
Second Generation (Mk2 1996-2000) [change]
| Production | 1996–2000 |
|---|---|
| Assembly | Genk, Belgium |
| Body style(s) | 4-door saloon 5-door hatchback 5-door estate |
| Layout | Front engine, front-wheel drive |
| Related | Ford Contour Ford Cougar Mercury Cougar Mercury Mystique |
The Mk2 Mondeo (or known as the Mk1 Mondeo facelift of makeover) started production in 1996. It was released due to bad problems with the Mk1 towards the time being of 1996: The headlights had bad performance, passengers would get squashed in the back seat of the car due to the small spacing between the front seats and the back, etc. The Mk2 lacked all that, but still kept a similar body to the Mk1. The Mk2 was discontinued in 2000 to leave space for the Mk3.
Third Generation (Mk3 2000-2007) [change]
| Also called | Ford Focus |
|---|---|
| Production | 2000–2007 |
| Assembly | Genk, Belgium[2] Chung Li, Taiwan[3] Chongqing, China[4] Hai Duong, Vietnam[5] |
| Predecessor | Ford Contour (Mexico) |
| Successor | Ford Fusion (Mexico and Brazil) |
| Body style(s) | 4-door saloon 5-door hatchback 5-door estate |
| Layout | Front engine, front-wheel drive |
| Length | 4731–4804 mm (186.3–189.1 in) |
| Width | 1,858 mm (73.1 in) |
| Height | 1429–1481 mm (56.3–58.3 in) |
| Curb weight | 1364–1578 kg (3,007–3,479 lb) |
| Related | Jaguar X-Type |
The Mk3 started production in October 2000 to mark the end of the Mk2. The Mk3 featured an all new design compared to previous models. The Mk3 was also wider and more comfortable than the previous models. It included all new headlights too.
2004 saw an all new redesign of the Mk3 (also unofficially called the Mk4). It featured Ford's new high-tech stereo, a more powerful A/C/Heater, and featured a total new inside. It also featured a more classy body color compared to the darker contrast of black on the 2000-2004 Mk3.
They once again updated their body color in 2006 to make it shiny gold. The Mk3 was finally discontinued in 2007 for the real official Mk4.
Fourth Generation (Mk4 2007-2013) [change]
| Production | 2007–2013 |
|---|---|
| Assembly | Genk, Belgium Vsevolozhsk, Russia Chongqing, China Tao-Yuan, Taiwan Rayong, Thailand |
| Body style(s) | 4-door saloon 5-door hatchback 5-door estate |
| Layout | Front-engine design, front-wheel drive |
| Platform | Ford EUCD platform |
| Engine(s) | Petrol engines and Flexible Fuel engines: 1.6L 110 PS I4 1.6L 120PS I4 1.6L 125 PS I4 1.6L 160PS EcoBoost I4 2.0L 145 PS I4 2.0L 145 PS I4 FFV (Flexifuel vehicle) 2.0L 203PS EcoBoost I4 2.0L 240PS EcoBoost I4 2.3L 161 PS I4 2.5L 220 PS I5 Diesel engines: 1.6L TDCi 115PS I4 1.8L TDCi 100PS I4 1.8L TDCi 125 PS I4 2.0L TDCi 115PS I4 2.0L TDCi 130PS I4 2.0L TDCi 140 PS I4 2.0L TDCi 160 PS I4 2.2L TDCi 175 PS I4 2.2L TDCi 200 PS I4 |
| Transmission(s) | 5-speed manual 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic 6-speed double-clutch automatic (Powershift) |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm (112.2 in) |
| Length | Saloon: 4,844 mm (190.7 in) Hatchback: 4,778 mm (188.1 in) Estate: 4,830 mm (190.2 in) |
| Width | 1,886 mm (74.3 in) |
| Height | Saloon & hatchback: 1,500 mm (59.1 in) Estate: 1,512 mm (59.5 in) |
| Curb weight | 1435–1611 kg (3,164–3,552 lb) |
| Related | Ford S-Max Volvo S80 Ford Galaxy |
The Mk4 was released in May 2007 in the United Kingdom and currently has five different body levels: Edge, Zetec, Ghia, Titanium, and Titanium X. The Ford Mondeo Mk4 is the successor to the Mk3 and has several new features such as a hand kit in the stereo, a wider body style, and new roof likes in the middle of the car. It will be succeeded by the Mk5 in 2013.
Fifth Generation (Mk5 2013-present) [change]
| Also called | Ford Fusion (United States) |
|---|---|
| Production | 2012– |
| Model year(s) | 2013– |
| Engine(s) | Petrol engines and Flexible Fuel engines: 1.0 L EcoBoost I3 1.6 L EcoBoost I4 2.0 L EcoBoost I4 Diesel engines: 1.5L TDCi I4 2.0L TDCi I4 |
| Transmission(s) | 6-speed manual (1.6 EcoBoost only) 6-speed 6F35 automatic (all engines) |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm (112.2 in) |
| Length | 4,869 mm (191.7 in) |
| Width | 1,852 mm (72.9 in) |
| Height | 1,476 mm (58.1 in) |
| Curb weight | 1507–1554 kg (3,322–3,426 lb) |
| Related | Ford Fusion |
References [change]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Lester A. Digman (1997). Strategic management: cases. DAME Publications. ISBN 0873936191, 9780873936194. http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=wv1tInKKNTMC&q=ford+mondeo+production+1992&dq=ford+mondeo+production+1992&hl=en&ei=17S9TMT8J8jn4ga6-tyfAQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=10&ved=0CGMQ6AEwCTgK.
- ↑ "Ford. Ford In Belgium". Car-cat.com. http://car-cat.com/firm-43.html. Retrieved 2010-07-16.
- ↑ "Ford. Ford In Taiwan". Car-cat.com. http://car-cat.com/firm-1029.html. Retrieved 2010-07-16.
- ↑ "Plant information". Media.ford.com. http://media.ford.com/plant_display.cfm?plant_id=135. Retrieved 2010-09-30.
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