Ford Mondeo BAP
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
205 PS
2.5L Duratec-ST Benzin
Mondeo ST200
Fun to Drive!Body Variants
The Ford Mondeo BAP is available as Turnier and Limousine and Schrägheck — choose your body type for specific insurance data:
Generations
Engine Overview
The Ford Mondeo BAP is available with 6 engine variants — from 88 to 205 hp.
The Ford 1.8L Endura-TDE (Diesel, 88–90 PS) has the RFN (1.8L Endura-TDE) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
The Ford 1.6L Zetec-E (Benziner, 90–95 PS) has the L1L (1.6L Zetec-E) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
The Ford 1.8L Zetec-E (Benziner, 110–116 PS) has the RKB (1.8L Zetec-E) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
The Ford 2.0L Zetec-E (Benziner, 131–136 PS) has the NGA (2.0L Zetec-E) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
The Ford 2.5L Duratec-VE (Benziner, 170 PS) has the SEB (2.5L Duratec-VE) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
The Ford ST200 (Benziner, 205 PS) has the SGA (2.5L Duratec-ST) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Sills and Wheel Arches Heavily Corroded Sills and rear wheel arches rust from the inside outward. On vehicles without regular cavity wax treatment often beyond economical repair. Always check with a magnet and screwdriver. Symptoms: Hollow sound when tapping sills, visible perforation, frayed edges on wheel arches. | High |
Alternatives
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Mittelklasse (1998–2006)
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Mittelklasse (1997–2002)
Mercedes-Benz CLK C208
Mittelklasse (1997–2003)
Mitsubishi Galant EA
Mittelklasse (1996–2004)
Known Problems and Issues
A total of 43 weaknesses have been documented for the Ford Mondeo BAP (1996–2000) — 36 engine-related and 7 vehicle-related. Typical issues affect Rust, Gearbox, HVAC, Suspension.
Mondeo (RFN, 1996–2000) — Be Careful: Injection Pump: Wear from 150,000 km, Injection Pump Leaking / Worn, Lucas Injection Pump Failure — Engine Cutout. Power: 88–90 PS.
Mondeo (RKB, 1996–2000) — Be Careful: Timing Chain Guide Breaks, Ignition Coil Failure, Oil Leaks at Seals. Power: 110–116 PS.
Mondeo (NGA, 1996–2000) — Be Careful: Inlet Swirl Flap Problem, Timing Chain Guide Wear, Ignition Coil Failure. Power: 131–136 PS.
Mondeo (SEB, 1996–2000) — Be Careful: Timing Chain — Tensioner and Guide Rails Worn, Head Gasket Failure (V6), Intake Manifold Swirl Flaps — Plastic Flap Breakage. Power: 170 PS.
Mondeo (L1L, 1998–2000) — Be Careful: Timing Chain Guide Rail Wear, Timing Belt Snap When Overdue, Ignition Coil Failure. Power: 90–95 PS.
Mondeo (SGA, 1999–2000) — Be Careful: Timing Chain — Tensioner and Guide Rails Worn, Turbocharger Bearing Failure, Intake Manifold Swirl Flaps — Plastic Flap Breakage. Power: 205 PS.
What to watch out for with the Ford Mondeo? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.
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Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee