Is Ford Mondeo 2008 a good car?
The Mondeo is a superb vehicle in third generation guise, a consummate all-rounder with very few weak points. The interior quality isn’t quite up with the compact executive models that Ford claimed to have benchmarked but it’s pretty good by medium range standards and very well designed.
Does 2008 Mondeo have DPF?
It does have a DPF – all 2.0TDCi Mondeos had them from launch. I had an 08 car for 3 years and 40K miles from new, it was a very good car.
When did Ford start fitting DPF?
2009
Manufacturers began fitting DPFs to all diesel cars from 2009 onwards as a way of reducing the emission of toxic particulates from their exhausts. Many drivers still don’t know how they work, how you can tell if your DPF is clogged or how you can unblock a DPF.
Is the Ford 2.0 TDCI a good engine?
Mechanics agree with the newer 2.0 TDCI (HDI) diesel, which is considered durable and hassle-free. In this case, regular service and smart use are sufficient. In this modern unit that uses advanced equipment, expensive repairs cannot be avoided, but usually occur at mileage in excess of 250-300 thousand kilometers.
What mk is a 2008 Mondeo?
Mk IV
The Mk IV Ford Mondeo was released in May 2007 in the United Kingdom, where it was available in five different trim levels: Edge, Zetec, Ghia, Titanium and Titanium X. In February 2008, Ford announced that in some European markets the Mondeo will be made available with a new Titanium X Sport trim.
How long does a Ford DPF last?
For on-highway vehicles, the DPF should be pulled off for its first cleaning after 150,000 to 200,000 miles, and then every 100,000 miles after that for preventive maintenance cleaning, Anderson notes.
How do I know if my car has a DPF?
Does my car have a DPF? If it was built after 2009 then it will do. All diesel cars since September 2009 have to be fitted with a DPF in the exhaust to stop this soot passing into the atmosphere. It’s part of the Euro 5 standard for diesels but be aware that some cars built before this date also come with DPFs.