Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Medium
Production years: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
Just two years after introducing the Mondeo lineup, Ford refreshed the entire range and fixed most of the problems encountered with the 1994 model-year.
Ford switched from its European mid-size sedan from the RWD platform to the FWD platform with the Mondeo. It was a completely new car, designed from scratch. That led to some mistakes in the design and engineering process, which were revealed after the car's launch. Soon, the blue-oval brand came with a facelift that changed 1400 parts of the car.
Apart from the door panels and the roof, everything else was changed on the bodywork. Even if the windows looked the same, they were not quite exactly the same. At the front, the bigger headlights solved the problem with the lighting since the non-facelifted version just barely lit the road ahead. Due to that, the hood had to be changed, and the grille featured the oval-shaped style. For the hatchback version, a sloped tailgate with a wide rear window made the car looks like a fastback, and the corner-mounted taillights followed the body shape.
The interior was tightened-up to cancel the rattles and squeaks that accompanied every road with a non-facelifted Mondeo. The designers installed a pair of cup-holders at the bottom of the center stack by removing the ashtray. For the hatchback, the rear bench featured a split-folding seatback to increase the luggage area.
Under the hood, the car featured a choice of engine, both diesel, and gasoline. A 1.6-liter powered the entry-level while the full version was a 2.5-liter V6. The standard transmission for the entire range was a 5-speed manual, and a 4-speed automatic was available for selected engines.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6i 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 66.2 KW @ 3500 RPM 90 HP @ 3500 RPM 89 BHP @ 3500 RPM |
Torque: | 102 lb-ft @ - RPM 138 Nm @ - RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.1 gallons (60.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 111.8 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65/R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 179.6 in (4562 mm) |
Width: | 68.9 in (1750 mm) |
Height: | 53.9 in (1369 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.1/58.7 in (1,501/1,491 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.2 cuFT (459 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2707.3 lbs (1228 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3946.3 lbs (1790 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 191 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6i 5MT FWD (95 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 70 KW @ 5250 RPM 95 HP @ 5250 RPM 94 BHP @ 5250 RPM |
Torque: | 105 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 142 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.1 gallons (60.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 111.8 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60/R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 179.6 in (4562 mm) |
Width: | 68.9 in (1750 mm) |
Height: | 53.9 in (1369 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.1/58.7 in (1,501/1,491 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.2 cuFT (459 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2654.4 lbs (1204 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3946.3 lbs (1790 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 191 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8i 5MT FWD (116 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1796 cm3 |
Power: | 85 KW @ 5750 RPM 116 HP @ 5750 RPM 114 BHP @ 5750 RPM |
Torque: | 117 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM 158 Nm @ 3750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.1 gallons (60.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 121.2 mph (195 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65/R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 179.6 in (4562 mm) |
Width: | 68.9 in (1750 mm) |
Height: | 53.9 in (1369 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.1/58.7 in (1,501/1,491 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.2 cuFT (459 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2742.6 lbs (1244 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3946.3 lbs (1790 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 196 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0i 5MT FWD (131 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1988 cm3 |
Power: | 96 KW @ 5700 RPM 131 HP @ 5700 RPM 129 BHP @ 5700 RPM |
Torque: | 130 lb-ft @ 3700 RPM 176 Nm @ 3700 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.1 gallons (60.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 128 mph (206 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65/R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 179.6 in (4562 mm) |
Width: | 68.9 in (1750 mm) |
Height: | 53.9 in (1369 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.1/58.7 in (1,501/1,491 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.2 cuFT (459 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2777.8 lbs (1260 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4012.4 lbs (1820 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 200 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5i V6 5MT FWD (170 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2544 cm3 |
Power: | 125 KW @ 6250 RPM 170 HP @ 6250 RPM 168 BHP @ 6250 RPM |
Torque: | 162 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM 220 Nm @ 4250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.1 gallons (60.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 139.2 mph (224 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60/R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 179.6 in (4562 mm) |
Width: | 68.9 in (1750 mm) |
Height: | 53.9 in (1369 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.1/58.7 in (1,501/1,491 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.2 cuFT (459 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2976.2 lbs (1350 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4122.6 lbs (1870 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17.3 mpg US (13.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 228 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5i V6 5MT FWD (205 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2495 cm3 |
Power: | 151 KW @ 6500 RPM 205 HP @ 6500 RPM 202 BHP @ 6500 RPM |
Torque: | 173 lb-ft @ 5500 RPM 235 Nm @ 5500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.1 gallons (60.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 141.7 mph (228 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/45/ZR17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 179.6 in (4562 mm) |
Width: | 68.9 in (1750 mm) |
Height: | 53.9 in (1369 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.1/58.7 in (1,501/1,491 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.2 cuFT (459 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2947.5 lbs (1337 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4122.6 lbs (1870 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 233 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L TD 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1753 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 4500 RPM 90 HP @ 4500 RPM 89 BHP @ 4500 RPM |
Torque: | 131 lb-ft @ 2250 RPM 177 Nm @ 2250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 16.1 gallons (60.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 111.8 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65/R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 179.6 in (4562 mm) |
Width: | 68.9 in (1750 mm) |
Height: | 53.9 in (1369 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.1/58.7 in (1,501/1,491 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.2 cuFT (459 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2861.6 lbs (1298 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4100.6 lbs (1860 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 172 g/km |