Ford Faqs

The 2007 Mondeo did not end up by keeping the sophisticated carbon-fiber wing doors that were originally featured on the concept drawing. Ford stated that they were too expensive to add. Other than that most of the other styling elements were kept.

The trapezoidal spoiler air intake is most likely to remain unchanged as it is already featured on the new Ford S-Max. Sizes will grow considerably in comparison with the previous Mondeo; therefore, comfort is expected to improve as well.

Rumors are that the new Ford medium model will also be available in some completely new body styles, all sharing the same platform. Probable are a Mondeo fastback, sedan, station wagon and cabriolet. Also probable is a coupe (two-door or four-door), as a replacement for the Cougar, discontinued in 2001. For future development are considered the D-Max (small MPV with 5 seats) and the E-Max (big MPV with 7 seats) using the same technical basis.

It is very likely that the next Mondeo ST will feature the turbo variant of the five-cylinder engine with up to 300 bhp. Other than that, the rest of the engine range will offer no surprises. The petrol engines will include the new 1.8-liter SCi engine with direct petrol injection and 130 bhp, the-2 liter (145 bhp) and 3-liter V6 with 204 bhp.

Diesel available power units will most likely include the 2-liter (136 bhp) developed together with PSA and the 2.2-liter offering 155 bhp. Another novelty for the Mondeo will be the new electro-hydraulic steering system, first used on the C-MAX that sharpens the steering response, but also helps to save fuel.