Ford Mondeo (second generation)
For the second generation Mondeo, the Zetec engine was replaced with 1.8 and 2.0 litre Mazda L engines, branded Duratec by Ford. The standard 2.5 L V6 engine was carried over, while a 3.0 L version was developed for the ST220 and higher trim models. There was a design flaw with the new 1.8 and 2.0 L petrol units with the butterfly valves in the inlet manifold, which could cause severe engine damage when they failed. The plastic components of the butterfly valves wear out too quickly and when loose enough can result in them falling apart and releasing metal and plastic parts into the engine cylinders, potentially causing severe engine damage (How to Diagnose) The part was upgraded by Ford in late 2002 to early 2003 and this largely prevented the problem from occurring in later engines, though random failures have still been reported on even the upgraded parts. The archaic Endura-D 1.8 L turbodiesel engine was dropped, and replaced by a more sophisticated 2.0 L 16v Duratorq common rail (TDCi and TDDi) unit with a fixed or variable geometry turbine, this clever turbine system allows a certain amount of "overboost", giving an extra 10% or so of torque for short periods. This engine, known within Ford as the "Puma"-type Duratorq, was first seen in the Transit in detuned form. A new automatic transmission was added to the range called the Durashift. This unit has five gears and may be shifted manually or shifted like an automatic. A six-speed manual transmission was also added to the range, instead of just having a five-speed manual as seen in the previous model. In June 2003, the Mondeo was given a very mild upgrade, the new models being identifiable by the larger chrome honeycomb grille, redesigned fog lights, a new central dashboard made from higher quality materials, with electronic climate control, either a standard Ford radio, Sony radio, or a satellite navigation radio/CD player, which also has climate control built into the unit in lieu of the space taken up by the unit. The Durashift automatic is now available with steering wheel control. The petrol engines were revised at this stage also — the new SCI (direct injection) version of the 1.8 L Duratec engine was introduced, which generates 4 kW (5 PS) more than the standard unit. In addition, equipment was upgraded across the range — with trip computer now standard on all models, and cruise control is also standard in selected trim levels and markets. The main Sports version was the ST220, replacing the ST200 from the last model series. This was available in liftback, estate and saloon form. The ST220 produced from the newly developed 3.0-litre V6 engine, which made it capable of 0 to in 7.4 seconds, and on to a maximum speed of . There was also a ST TDCi, a sports version of the regular diesel. This, available in all forms, had a 2.2-litre 4-cyl diesel engine, developing . It accelerated from 0 to in 8.2 seconds, and had a maximum speed of . The higher range models, (i.e. the Zetec S, Ghia X and Titanium X), now had two V6 engines available; one being the existing Duratec 25 carried over from the previous model, and one being a Duratec 30; a quieter, smoother variant of the ST220 3.0-litre engine, which produced . This was not dissimilar in performance to the ST220, with a 0 to time of 7.9 seconds and a top speed of . In 2005, there were two new Duratorq common rail (TDCi) options, a 2.2L with 114 kW (155 PS) and a detuned version of the 2.0L with 65 kW (89 PS). Also, the Seat Belt Warning System was added and is now standard, with an audible/visual warning signal reminding the driver to fasten his/her seat belt. The styling was upgraded again, the most notable difference being tweaked taillights. Engines:





Mexico In Mexico, the model was similar to the European version to replace the Ford Contour. Trim levels were Core, Edge, Ghia and 100 units of the ST220 (sold as a limited edition), it was sold only with the 2.0 4-cylinder, 2.5 V6 and 3.0 V6 (for the ST220) petrol: no turbodiesel or estate versions were available in Mexico. Its nearest rival were the Chevrolet Vectra and Volkswagen Passat. 2007 was the last year of the Mondeo for Mexico, being sold together with the Ford Fusion until it finally replaced it. Brazil In Brazil, Ford do Brasil re-imported the Mondeo from 2002, until the Fusion replaced it in 2006. The Mondeo was offered only as a saloon, and had the 2.0 143 hp inline-4 engine. The V6 version was sold only during the past generation (1999–2000). No flexifuel variant was available. There was only one trim level, the Ghia, with manual or automatic gearbox. Taiwan In Taiwan, the second generation Ford Mondeo (CD132) was produced in Chungli, Taiwan from 2001. It was redesigned and marketed by Ford Lio Ho as the Ford Mondeo Metrostar. The redesign featured 17 inch alloys, 14 inch brake disks, a completely redesigned front end and restyled tail lamps, while the interior remained the same as the European model, featuring Nappa leather and the IP imported from Germany. Two versions of the grilles were offered, with the earlier one featuring vertical bars with the Ford badge on the top and the latter-launched one from 2003 for the V6 models featuring horizontal bars and the Ford oval in the center. The V6 version of the grilles were later available in lower trim models as the Koln Edition. A facelift called the Ford Mondeo Metrostar A+ was launched by the end of 2003, featuring completely redesigned front end and restyled tail lamps once again. The Europe spec Mondeo RS model was also produced in Taiwan starting from 2002 and offered as a sportier variant, while the European Mondeo ST220 performance model was imported. The Ford Mondeo Metrostar in Taiwan was also exported to a few countries in east Asia including China and Vietnam. The Ford Mondeo Metrostar in Taiwan was produced from 2001 to 2007 as a 4-door sedan only. The model is powered by a 2.0 liter DOHC inline-4 engine or a 2.5 DOHC V6 engine option for the post 2003 model. China
In China, the version sold was the top of the trim Taiwanese Ford Mondeo Metrostar exported from Taiwan, the Mondeo Metrostar Ghia X model, which was not offered in Taiwan, and sold from over 300,000 RMB initially. Later prices of the Taiwan-produced model were dropped to 230,000 RMB. After the Ford Mondeo Metrostar A+ facelift, Changan Ford started to produce the Ford Lio Ho designed model domestically as the Ford Mondeo in China, and a minor facelift featuring a new front bumper was launched later.
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The Ford Mondeo Mk3 (second generation) model was launched by Ford in October 2000. This Mondeo came to Mexico, replacing the North American built Ford Contour, and was sold from 2001 to 2007, when the Ford Fusion replaced it.