Ford Mondeo 4 Owners Manual

0•11Roadside Repairs
To change a wheel, remove the spare
wheel and jack, apply the handbrake, and
chock the wheel diagonally opposite the
one to be changed. On manual transmission
models, select first or reverse gear; on
automatic transmission models, place the
selector lever in “P”. Make sure that the
vehicle is located on firm level ground. Use
the flat end of the wheelbrace carefully to
remove the trim covering the wheel nuts,
then slightly loosen the wheel nuts with the
brace (see illustrations)....

0•12
When jump-starting a car using a
booster battery, observe the following
precautions:
A)Before connecting the booster
battery, make sure that the ignition is
switched off.
B)Ensure that all electrical equipment
(lights, heater, wipers, etc) is
switched off.C)Make sure that the booster battery is
the same voltage as the discharged
one in the vehicle.
D)If the battery is being jump-started
from the battery in another vehicle,
the two vehcles MUST NOT TOUCH
each other.
E)Make sure that the transmission...

0•13Roadside Repairs
Puddles on the garage floor or drive, or
obvious wetness under the bonnet or 
underneath the car, suggest a leak that needs
investigating. It can sometimes be difficult to
decide where the leak is coming from,
especially if the engine bay is very dirty
already. Leaking oil or fluid can also be blown
rearwards by the passage of air under the car,
giving a false impression of where the
problem lies.Warning: Most automotive oils
and fluids are poisonous. Wash
them off skin, and change...

0•14Conversion Factors
Length (distance)
Inches (in) x 25.4 = Millimetres (mm) x 0.0394 = Inches (in)
Feet (ft) x 0.305 = Metres (m) x 3.281 = Feet (ft)
Miles x 1.609 = Kilometres (km) x 0.621 = Miles
Volume (capacity)
Cubic inches (cu in; in3) x 16.387 = Cubic centimetres (cc; cm3) x 0.061 = Cubic inches (cu in; in3)
Imperial pints (Imp pt) x 0.568 = Litres (l) x 1.76 = Imperial pints (Imp pt)
Imperial quarts (Imp qt) x 1.137 = Litres (l) x 0.88 = Imperial quarts (Imp qt)
Imperial quarts (Imp qt) x...

Chapter 1 Routine maintenance and servicing
Air conditioning system check  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Air filter element renewal  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Automatic transmission fluid level check  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Automatic transmission linkage lubrication  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Auxiliary drivebelt check and renewal  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Battery...

1•2Lubricants, Fluids & Capacities
Lubricants and fluids
Component or system Lubricant type/specification
EngineMultigrade engine oil to specification API SG/CD or better, viscosity range 5W/50 to 10W/30
Manual transmissionGear oil to Ford specification ESD-M2C-186-A
Automatic transmissionTransmission fluid to Ford specification ESP-M2C-166-H
Power steeringTransmission fluid to Ford specification ESP-M2C-166-H
Cooling systemSoft water, and antifreeze (ethylene glycol-based, suitable for use in...

Ford Mondeo maintenance schedule
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Maintenance schedule
The manufacturer’s recommended maintenance schedule for these
vehicles is as described below - note that the schedule starts from the
vehicle’s date of registration. These are the minimum maintenance
intervals recommended by the factory for Mondeos driven daily, but
subjected only to “normal” use. If you wish to keep your vehicle in
peak condition at all times, you may wish to perform some of these
procedures even more often. Because frequent...

1•4
Engine compartment components
1  Spark plugs (Section 31)
2  Engine oil filler cap (Section 3)
3  Brake fluid reservoir (Section 3)
4  Auxiliary fusebox (Chapter 12)
5  Air cleaner assembly (Section 29)
6  Battery (Section 9)
7  Cooling system expansion tank 
(Section 28)
8  Ventilation system pollen filter - under 
cowl  grille panel (Section 27)
9  Air intake resonator (Chapter 4)
10  Radiator top hose (Section 12)
11  Cooling system expansion tank filler cap 
(Section 3)
12  Air intake plenum...

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Maintenance procedures
Rear underbody view - Saloon and
Hatchback models
1  Silencers (Section 21)
2  Rear brakes (Section 23)
3  Exhaust system rubber mounting 
(Section 21)
4  Handbrake cables (Section 23)
5  Suspension struts and springs 
(Section 19)
6  Fuel tank filler neck (Section 22)
7  Fuel filter (Section 33)
Rear underbody view - Estate models
1  Silencers (Section 21)
2  Rear brakes (Section 23)
3  Exhaust system rubber mounting
(Section 21)
4  Handbrake cables (Section 23)
5...

This Chapter is designed to help the home
mechanic maintain the Ford Mondeo models
for peak performance, economy, safety and
long life.
On the following pages are Sections
dealing specifically with each item on the
maintenance schedule. Visual checks,
adjustments, component replacement and
other helpful items are included. Refer to the
accompanying illustrations of the engine
compartment and the underside of the vehicle
for the location of various components.
Servicing your Mondeo in accordance with
the...