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Ford Mondeo 1996
The 1996 Ford Mondeo carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1000 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
The Ford Mondeo is also known as the Ford Contour (North America), the Ford Taurus (North America) and the Ford Fusion (Americas) in markets outside Australia.
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Ford Mondeo 1996 Q&As
Check out real-world situations relating to the Ford Mondeo here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.
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The transmission on my 2013 diesel Ford Mondeo has gone into limp-home mode
It sounds as though the transmission itself has encountered an internal failure for that level of mayhem. Diesel versions of this model Mondeo were fitted with a six-speed double-clutch transmission otherwise known as the Powershift transmission. With a wet-clutch design, this gearbox was a lot more durable than the dry-clutch design used in many other Fords including the Focus and Fiesta, and the latter was a complete disaster with premature failures earning Ford Australia a caning at the hands of the ACCC.
But even the wet-clutch Powershift must be considered a liability to some extent, and failures like yours are absolutely possible. This won’t, however, be a cheap fix and you can expect the repairs to be a good chunk (if not more than) the retained value of the car. At which point, you have to make some very pragmatic decisions.
If you’re lucky, a transmission specialist might be able to determine that the problem is a simple one and fix it cheaply, so that’s worth a shot in the first instance. But don’t be surprised if the diagnosis is a lot less rosy than that.
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Transmission in 2011 Ford Mondeo Zetec needs replacing
I'll take a punt here and suggest that your car is the turbo-diesel variant with the six-speed dual-clutch transmission. The dual-clutch unit is vastly more problematic than a conventional automatic transmission and has given many manufacturers (Ford and VW being two of the main ones) all sorts of consumer grief over the years.
The unit in your car is a wet-clutch design which is much more robust than the cheaper-to-make dry-clutch type, but has still been known to fail. (The dry-clutch units on Ford's Focus, Fiesta and Ecosport models cost Ford millions in fines when they began failing at low mileages and the ACCC stepped in.) That said, the wet-clutch units have also experienced problems, but before you scrap the car or shell out $15,000 for a new gearbox (which sounds like an ambit claim in the first place) have it checked out by a specialist. In many cases, jerky progress like you're experiencing can be caused by the transmission's control module or even a faulty speed sensor inside the unit, rather than the actual transmission hardware. If that's the case, it may be more economical to repair the car.
Beyond that, I totally agree that less than 100,000km is not an acceptable lifespan for a major component such as a car's transmission.
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Does the Ford Mondeo have a DPS6 Powershift transmission?
Ford started using a dual-clutch transmission on the Mondeo from late 2009 in the upgrade of the Mark 4 Mondeo. It continued into the Mark 5 model launched in mid-2015. However, it’s important to note that it was not the dry-clutch DPS6 version of the Powershift gearbox you’ve asked about, but a superior wet-clutch version. It was also used only on turbocharged petrol and turbo-diesel Mondeos; the normally-aspirated petrol model used a conventional automatic transmission.
The Mondeo dual-clutch unit’s wet-clutch design has proven itself to be the vastly superior solution. It’s not that we haven’t heard of some failures of this transmissions, but it’s far less likely to cause problems than the dry-clutch version which was only used by ford in Focus, Fiesta and Ecosport (in Australia).
I can understand why anybody would be apprehensive about the dry-clutch transmission in a Ford as it was an absolute disaster for both owners and the Ford company. Ford Australia was fined millions and roundly condemned by the ACCC over its handling of the fiasco, and many owners swore off Ford’s products for life.
A huge percentage of dry-clutch Focuses, Fiestas and Ecosports suffered total transmission failures early in life, and even those that kept going often had driveability issues to drive their owners crazy. The best advice with a dual-clutch Fiesta, Focus or Ecosport is to avoid it at all costs. This is a car you really don’t want to own at any price.
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What does the "Transmission Limited Function" error in my 2013 Ford Mondeo mean?
Ford’s Powershift dual-clutch transmission is one of the most suspect pieces of engineering in recent history. When failures of the transmission first started being noticed, Ford, rather than fix the problem, took the view that owners were driving the car incorrectly and laying blame there. It didn’t end there, though, as the high failure rate of the gearbox soon had the ACCC involved and Ford was subsequently fined and accused of `unconscionable conduct’ by the consumer watchdog.
Fundamentally, the transmission itself was junk. It suffered failures of the electronics and sensors as well as the control module and, in some cases, failure of the mechanical parts including clutch-packs. Symptoms include harsh shifting, a loss of drive, noises and, as you’ve noted, failure to select some gears.
Even worse was the dry-clutch unit fitted to Ford Focus, Fiesta and Ecosport models which would fail even more spectacularly. These were so bad, Ford ended up offering owners of those vehicles a very cheap trade-up deal to the newer model which used a conventional torque converter automatic rather than the dreaded dual-clutch. Unfortunately, the wet-clutch unit in your car wasn’t included in that offer, but the failures are still well documented.
You’re right that the car is well out of warranty now, but I still think you’d be wise to have a chat with Ford’s customer service division to see if there’s anything that can be done to help you out financially. Throwing away a modern car with just over 100,000km on board just doesn’t seem right in 2021. Nor does a transmission that costs almost $10,000 to replace. But I can see your point about throwing good money after bad; on today’s figures, your car is worth about $10,000, roughly the same as the gearbox it requires.
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Ford Mondeo 1996 Wheel size
Wheel size for the 1996 Ford Mondeo will vary depending on model chosen, although keep in mind that many manufacturers offer alternate wheel sizes as options on many models.The wheel size available will alter the range of tyres available to be fitted. Standard wheel sizes on the Ford Mondeo spans from 14x5.5 inches.
Ford Mondeo Model | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Tyre Size | Rear Rim | |
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GLX | Hatchback | — | 14x5.5 inches | — | 14x5.5 inches | |
LX | Sedan | — | 14x5.5 inches | — | 14x5.5 inches | |
GLX | Sedan | — | 14x5.5 inches | — | 14x5.5 inches | |
LX | Wagon | — | 14x5.5 inches | — | 14x5.5 inches |
Ford Mondeo 1996 Price and Specs
Pricing guides
Ford Mondeo Model | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to | |
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GLX | Hatchback | 2.0L ULP 4 SP AUTO | $3,080 | $4,840 | |
GLX | Hatchback | 2.0L ULP 5 SP MAN | $2,970 | $4,620 | |
GLX | Sedan | 2.0L ULP 4 SP AUTO | $1,160 | $1,820 | |
GLX | Sedan | 2.0L ULP 5 SP MAN | $2,860 | $4,400 | |
LX | Sedan | 2.0L ULP 4 SP AUTO | $2,530 | $3,960 | |
LX | Sedan | 2.0L ULP 5 SP MAN | $2,640 | $4,070 | |
LX | Wagon | 2.0L ULP 4 SP AUTO | $2,860 | $4,510 | |
LX | Wagon | 2.0L ULP 5 SP MAN | $2,750 | $4,290 |
Ford Mondeo 1996 Towing capacity
The Ford Mondeo has maximum towing capacity of 1000kg. Some models also offer heavy-duty or towing option packs which can increase towing capacity, as well as options which can hamper towing capacity. Towing capacities can vary wildly on a large number of factors. These include engine, transmission, model, and options chosen. Always check with the manufacturer or in your vehicles handbook before attempting to tow anything.
Ford Mondeo Model | Body Type | Specs | Braked Capacity | |
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GLX | Hatchback | 2.0L,ULP,5 SP MAN | 1000kg | |
GLX | Hatchback | 2.0L,ULP,4 SP AUTO | 1000kg | |
LX | Sedan | 2.0L,ULP,5 SP MAN | 1000kg | |
LX | Sedan | 2.0L,ULP,4 SP AUTO | 1000kg | |
GLX | Sedan | 2.0L,ULP,5 SP MAN | 1000kg | |
GLX | Sedan | 2.0L,ULP,4 SP AUTO | 1000kg | |
LX | Wagon | 2.0L,ULP,5 SP MAN | 1000kg | |
LX | Wagon | 2.0L,ULP,4 SP AUTO | 1000kg |
Ford Mondeo 1996 Dimensions
Dimensions for the 1996 Ford Mondeo are dependent on which body type is chosen. The maximum width and height is 1751mm x 1463mm and can vary on the basis of model.
Ford Mondeo Model | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance | |
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GLX | Hatchback | 1424x1750x4556 mm | 165 mm | |
GLX | Hatchback | 1419x1749x4481 mm | 165 mm | |
LX | Sedan | 1421x1749x4481 mm | 165 mm | |
LX | Sedan | 1424x1750x4556 mm | 165 mm | |
GLX | Sedan | 1424x1750x4556 mm | 165 mm | |
GLX | Sedan | 1421x1749x4481 mm | 165 mm | |
LX | Wagon | 1463x1751x4671 mm | 165 mm | |
LX | Wagon | 1441x1749x4481 mm | 165 mm |
Ford Mondeo 1996 Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption for the 1996 Ford Mondeo is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The Ford Mondeo currently offers fuel consumption from 7.2 to 8.8L/100km. The Ford Mondeo is available with the following fuel type: ULP.
Ford Mondeo Model | Body Type | Specs | Fuel Consumption | |
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GLX | Hatchback | 2.0L,ULP,5 SP MAN | 7.2L/100km | |
GLX | Hatchback | 2.0L,ULP,4 SP AUTO | 7.7L/100km | |
GLX | Hatchback | 2.0L,ULP,5 SP MAN | 8.1L/100km | |
GLX | Hatchback | 2.0L,ULP,4 SP AUTO | 8.6L/100km | |
GLX | Sedan | 2.0L,ULP,5 SP MAN | 8.1L/100km | |
LX | Wagon | 2.0L,ULP,5 SP MAN | 8.6L/100km |