![]() |
|
Welcome to the Australian Ford Forums forum. You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and inserts advertising. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members, respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features without post based advertising banners. Registration is simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today! If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us. Please Note: All new registrations go through a manual approval queue to keep spammers out. This is checked twice each day so there will be a delay before your registration is activated. |
|
![]() |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
![]() |
#31 | |||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 504
|
Quote:
Here is a link with some of my findings; http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11350208
__________________
2016 (MY17) Ford Mondeo Titanium EcoBoost (Moondust Silver)...more power please! |
|||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#32 | ||
Donating Member
![]() Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 12,202
|
The A/C in the Mondeo is not very good, miles off the performance of local Fords. Our Titanium takes ages to cool down.
__________________
PX MK II Ranger FG XR6 FG X XR8 Mustang GT T3 TS50 - gone but not forgotten |
||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#33 | ||
Regular Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 213
|
My air con sucks well my thoughts anyway. Had a ba was always freezing cold just like I like it. With the mondeo it's more like a cool breeze. Mind you in Europe their demands are totally different. So makes sense.
__________________
In the garage 2010 Triton GLX-R Dual Cab. So good to be back in a manual. 2008 MA TDCI MONDEO, recently became somebody elses problem haha. 1988 EA Fairmont Monza Red 3.9L CFI - the project beast. On hold for now. 2013 Nissan Pulsar ST-L - The better halfs car |
||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
This user likes this post: |
![]() |
#34 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: The Nanny State
Posts: 772
|
Does the ecoboost motor require PULP only or can it also use E10?
__________________
He who dies with the most toys is still dead |
||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#35 | |||
Tippy-tronic Free Zone
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 897
|
Quote:
I believe the MC aircon performance was improved (based on comments on this forum). |
|||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#36 | |||
Donating Member
![]() Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 12,202
|
Quote:
Use premium
__________________
PX MK II Ranger FG XR6 FG X XR8 Mustang GT T3 TS50 - gone but not forgotten |
|||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#37 | |||||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 556
|
Quote:
Quote:
Quote:
Mondeos are fantastic cars, I love my diesel Zetec... ~$100 to fill her up, and that will do me for 1100km... Insurance is cheaper too... Power wise, the TDCi is comparable to a NA Falcon, and apart from the obvious, it's not even that noticeable most of the time... There's plenty of torque whenever you need to overtake, only time I miss the XR6t is taking off from the line... |
|||||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#38 | ||
Regular Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 490
|
+3 to this. My BF kills my MB in the air con department, even when set to maximum cold setting, the air that comes out is cool whereas the air coming from the falcon is cold. I cant speak for the MC though.
|
||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#39 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 556
|
Sounds like you need to get your AC regassed... Mine is fantastic, never have to put it below 20 degrees...
|
||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#40 | ||
Tippy-tronic Free Zone
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 897
|
5tumpy - I thought exactly the same. Raised it as an issue at the 3000km peace of mind warranty service. Local Ford dealer said "within temperature range"....sure don't feel like 6deg output on a hot day - barely adequate on full blast.
The previous vehicle (2003 Subaru Outback) coped with the 40+deg heatwave that caused the 300,000 people in Geelong (incl us !!) to be without power (Jan 2010 iirc). Mondeo MB XR5 would have slow roasted the passengers in that temp. |
||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#41 | |||
Regular Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Queensland
Posts: 80
|
Quote:
Cheers
__________________
Latest ride: Ford Falcon FG X G6E Fondly remembered: 2013 Ford Mondeo Zetec Ecoboost Hatch |
|||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#42 | ||
Zetec MC Hatch TDCi
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 61
|
Iv'e had my MC for two summers now, the first one I definitely noticed a difference coming from an AU Fairmont. The Mondy certainly wasn't on par with the locally built vehicle.
Last summer however the unit appeared to perform much better. Don't know if the guys re gassed at one of the services or did some adjustment however it worked a lot better. One thing I do now though that seems to help is, as I'm approaching the vehicle I lower all the windows using the unlock button. By the time I get in, put my belt on & start her up the hottest of the air has escaped. As I drive off I raise the windows & the air conditioner works quite quickly & cools the interior with no problem. Off to my 45,000 klms service tomorrow. Hope all checks out OK. |
||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#43 | ||
Starter Motor
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 5
|
I've had my Mondeo MC TDCI ZETEC Wagon now for just over 3 years with 45K on the clock. I have thoroughly enjoyed driving it every day. (Combination of city/freeway driving.)
I bought it based on the following criteria: 1. Space: needed a wagon to cart a rather large golden retriever around in the back. 2. Diesel: wanted the economy as was intending a longer commute. 3. Auto transmission: for the wife End of 2010 when I was looking, Mazda’s diesel wagon was manual only. The only other diesel wagon option in my price range was the Passat. Test drove both the Passat and the Mondeo and just liked the feel of the Mondeo on the road better than the Passat. I still enjoy driving it 3 years on. It’s been almost fault free apart from a dodgy ambient temperature sensor. As for the turbo/lag that some find bothersome – it doesn’t cause me any issues in my day to day driving. With controlled, progressive accelerator application, it behaves predictably and well enough to give me all the pick-up I need. Would I buy again? It would be on my shortlist..... |
||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
This user likes this post: |
![]() |
#44 | ||
Starter Motor
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 3
|
What issues has there been with the tdci powershift trannys?
|
||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#45 | ||
Regular Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Queensland
Posts: 80
|
None in mine so far other than a software update. Mine's only 12 months old so may be too early to tell.
__________________
Latest ride: Ford Falcon FG X G6E Fondly remembered: 2013 Ford Mondeo Zetec Ecoboost Hatch |
||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#46 | ||
Starter Motor
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 5
|
|
||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#47 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: The Nanny State
Posts: 772
|
Well,I bought one and I'm very happy with it.
Late 2012 Zetec Ecoboost with 30000kms from Brisbane Motor Auctions for $15100 with 10 months rego and plenty of warranty left. I filled it up 2 weeks ago and still haven't emptied the tank yet.In my FG XR6 it was at least 2 tanks a week.Everything works as it should and my only regret is not buying one earlier.
__________________
He who dies with the most toys is still dead |
||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
This user likes this post: |
![]() |
#48 | ||
Regular Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 309
|
Good stuff. Welcome to the Mondeo family.
![]() |
||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |