Ford Mondeo CD391
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
239–241 PS
2.0L EcoBoost Benzin
Top Mondeo
Decent190 PS
2.0L EcoBlue Diesel
8 weaknesses
Stay Away!Body Variants
The Ford Mondeo CD391 is available as Turnier and Limousine — choose your body type for specific insurance data:
Generations
Engine Overview
The Ford Mondeo CD391 is available with 7 engine variants — from 110 to 241 hp. 3 variants had engine changes — the model year is crucial.
The Ford 1.5L EcoBlue TDCi (Diesel, 120 PS) has the UGCC (1.5L EcoBlue TDCi) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
The Ford 2.0L EcoBlue (Diesel, 120–190 PS) comes with 2 different engines: YMCC (2019–2022, Stay Away!) und BCCD (2019–2022, Stay Away!). Pay attention to the model year for the 2.0L EcoBlue!
The Ford 2.0L EcoBlue TDCi (Diesel, 150–211 PS) comes with 3 different engines: T7CE (2014–2022, Stay Away!) und T8CC (2014–2022, Stay Away!) und T9CA (2015–2022, Stay Away!). Pay attention to the model year for the 2.0L EcoBlue TDCi!
The Ford 1.0L EcoBoost (Benziner, 125 PS) has the M1CA (1.0L EcoBoost) — rated: "Stay Away!", 7 known weaknesses.
The Ford 1.5L EcoBoost (Benziner, 160–165 PS) has the UNCA (1.5L EcoBoost) — rated: "Stay Away!", 7 known weaknesses.
The Ford 2.0L EcoBoost (Benziner, 199–241 PS) comes with 2 different engines: TNCD (2014–2022, Stay Away!) und R9CB (2014–2022, Stay Away!). Pay attention to the model year for the 2.0L EcoBoost!
The Ford 2.0L Atkinson (Benziner Hybrid, 140 PS) has the UACA (2.0L Atkinson) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| PowerShift 6DCT450 — Premature Clutch Wear The PowerShift automatic is problematic in the MK5 as well. From 60,000 km typical symptoms: judder, shift hesitation, unexpected gear skipping. Gearbox oil change every 50,000–60,000 km. Symptoms: Judder on take-off and gear change, shift pauses, gearbox unexpectedly skips to a higher ratio. from 60,000 km | High |
Top Reported Issues
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Known Problems and Issues
A total of 88 weaknesses have been documented for the Ford Mondeo CD391 (2014–2022) — 81 engine-related and 7 vehicle-related. 9 problem engines: T7CE (2.0L EcoBlue TDCi), T8CC (2.0L EcoBlue TDCi), T9CA (2.0L EcoBlue TDCi), UNCA (1.5L EcoBoost), TNCD (2.0L EcoBoost), R9CB (2.0L EcoBoost), M1CA (1.0L EcoBoost), YMCC (2.0L EcoBlue), BCCD (2.0L EcoBlue). Typical issues affect Gearbox, Suspension, Electronics, Brakes.
Mondeo (T7CE, 2014–2022) — Stay Away!: Continental Injector Coating Defect (2019), DPF Clogging from Injector Soot Ingestion, Oil Bath Belt Clogs Oil Pump Strainer. Power: 150 PS.
Mondeo (T8CC, 2014–2022) — Stay Away!: Continental Injector Coating Defect (2019), DPF Clogging from Injector Soot Ingestion, Oil Bath Belt Clogs Oil Pump Strainer. Power: 179 PS.
Mondeo (T9CA, 2015–2022) — Stay Away!: Continental Injector Coating Defect (2019), DPF Clogging from Injector Soot Ingestion, Oil Bath Belt Clogs Oil Pump Strainer. Power: 211 PS.
Mondeo (UGCC, 2015–2022) — Be Careful: Injector Problems: Juddering and Knocking, Recall Camshaft Sprocket Material Fatigue (16B42), EGR Cooler Crack with Coolant Ingestion. Power: 120 PS.
Mondeo (YMCC, 2019–2022) — Stay Away!: Continental Injector Coating Defect (2019), DPF Clogging from Injector Soot Ingestion, Head Gasket Failure. Power: 190 PS.
Mondeo (BCCD, 2019–2022) — Stay Away!: Continental Injector Coating Defect (2019), DPF Clogging from Injector Soot Ingestion, Oil Pump Timing Belt Wear. Power: 120 PS.
Mondeo (PNBA, 2007–2015) — Be Careful: Inlet Swirl Flap Failure, Chain Tensioner Wear — Cold Start Rattle, Ignition Coil Failure. Power: 110 PS.
Mondeo (TNCD, 2010–2015) — Stay Away!: Low-Pressure Fuel Pump (LPFP) Failure, Hairline Cracks in Engine Block (Coolant Loss), Hairline Crack in Engine Block — Coolant Entering Combustion Chamber. Power: 199–203 PS.
Mondeo (UNCA, 2014–2022) — Stay Away!: Cylinder Liner Crack — Coolant Entering Cylinder, Cylinder Head Crack at Integrated Exhaust Manifold, Hairline Crack in Engine Block — Coolant Ingestion (up to MY 2019). Power: 160–165 PS.
Mondeo (R9CB, 2014–2022) — Stay Away!: Low-Pressure Fuel Pump (LPFP) Failure, Engine Block Hairline Cracks (Coolant Loss), Engine Block Hairline Crack — Coolant Entering Combustion Chamber. Power: 239–241 PS.
Mondeo (M1CA, 2014–2018) — Stay Away!: Oil-Bath Timing Belt — Engine Damage Risk, Head Gasket Failure on Overheating, Cylinder Head Crack: Coolant Loss and Overheating Risk. Power: 125 PS.
Mondeo (UACA, 2014–2022) — Be Careful: eCVT Hybrid Transmission Failure, HV Battery Capacity Loss, DC-DC Converter Failure — 12V System Collapse. Power: 140–145 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