The Ford Mondeo car model appeared on the market twenty years ago. During all this time, the manufacturer managed to realize and sell a huge number of these machines. The car underwent its last restyling in 2013. And many fans and owners of this car are dissatisfied with the quality of the "American". Also, many compatriots are interested in where the Ford Mondeo is assembled for Russia and why the car has become worse than its predecessor. For Russian market supply Mondeo exclusively domestic and Belgian production. Our company is located in St. Petersburg, the plant is equipped with the most modern equipment and in the manufacture of cars I use only innovative technologies.
A plant in the Russian Federation for the production of a hatchback was opened in 2010, since then, not a single car has rolled off the assembly line. The St. Petersburg plant has already experienced more than one modernization since its opening. Quality checks were carried out here every year. installed equipment and its functionality. And in last years the company was equipped with the latest equipment and tools for the production of Ford Mondeo. The latest generation of the "American" attracts attention precisely by its appearance. A lot of car enthusiasts fell in love with the car because of its appearance. There are no complaints about the design, which cannot be said about everything else. But, more on that later.
Which countries still produce Mondeo
Like it or not, but Ford Mondeo latest generation has an excellent appearance. Designers did their best, and now many people recognize this car by its appearance. And so, where they produce Ford Mondeo, except for Russia. The fact is that the Americans opened their factories for the collection of this car model in China, Thailand, Taiwan and, accordingly, in Belgium. All enterprises that operate in these states are equipped almost identically. The Chinese company manufactures Ford Mondeo cars in the city of Chongqing.
Here they carry out a full cycle of assembling the car from the smallest details to a test drive. finished machines. In 2010, a natural disaster occurred in Thailand, namely, the tsunami. Because of this, the release of the model at the plant in the city of Rayong was suspended here, and the production facilities were transferred to Belgium.
The current situation contributed to the fact that the management of the American concern began to look for loopholes for opening enterprises in other countries. So, a St. Petersburg enterprise appeared, where cars are produced to this day. The most reliable in terms of safety and quality are Ford Mondeo Belgian assembly. Critics and consumers are most positive about the cars that Belgium produces.
Build quality
Regardless of the place of production, Ford Mondeo cars are liked by everyone, without exception, by design. What can not be said about the build quality and the quality of the materials used. The fact where the Ford Mondeo is produced directly affects the demand for this car model. American car owners Russian assembly mainly complain about the use of low-quality plastic in the car interior and poor paintwork. Please note that this applies to Mondeo, both domestic and Belgian assembly. The body of the car also turned out to be not entirely successful and durable. At the slightest push or light blow, the metal bends.
St. Petersburg and Belgian factories also install low-quality batteries on the car. The owners say that when the car is idle for a couple of weeks without operation, it will be discharged. Negative Feedback received and luggage compartment cars. Although it has an impressive length, it is very narrow. Somehow not at all practical, you see. Also, rain sensors work every other time on a domestically assembled Mondeo. There are shortcomings in the electronics of the car. If you are not embarrassed by the whole package of shortcomings, then you can buy this car, maybe not everything is so bad.
The more foreign cars are assembled in Russia (the number of models has exceeded two dozen), the more often buyers discuss their quality in comparison with analogues made in other countries. For many models, there is no longer a choice - all versions sold by us are assembled in Russia. But this does not mean that shortcomings (if any) need to be reconciled. Let's keep the producers on their toes!
We have in our hands the Ford Mondeo - two fresh (mileage about 15,000 km) copies with the same power units (140-horsepower diesel and 6-speed automatic) in very close trim levels (Titanium with options). Body type difference: auto Russian production- sedan, Belgian - station wagon.
On the move, Fords are almost indistinguishable from each other, despite the fact that the Russian sedan has adjustable rear shock absorbers and there is a choice between comfortable, normal and sporty driving modes. It is impossible to catch the difference in the operation of suspensions in conditions of viscous urban traffic.
It is also not an easy task to objectively compare the noise levels in the cabin: the Belgian car has studded tires, the Russian one has no studs. However, the difference is within the limits of ear susceptibility. I am sure that the sound level meter in the measured area, if it would have caught the nuances, would be due to the type of body, and not the quality of sound insulation. A close inspection of the cars confirmed: it is the same. The motor, even with intense acceleration, growls more businesslike than nervously. In the salons of "crickets" and other annoying sound phenomena, not a single flat road, were not found on the bumps.
Well, now let's go to our technical center: we gave the cars to be "torn apart" by picky experts.
DETAILS
The sedan was produced in Russia, the station wagon - in Belgium. Power units the same, the configurations are close:
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It was not possible to find flaws in the assembly of the instrument panel, console, door trim. Everything is tailored and fitted well, without abnormal gaps and irregularities. To summarize: there are no national differences:
In modern automotive world not so easy to figure out. If earlier german cars assembled in Germany, Japanese - in Japan, and Italian - in Italy, now the factories of one manufacturer can be located in different states, and cars can be assembled in many countries.
For example, let's try to figure out where Ford is assembled? This company has factories in more than 30 countries around the world, so it is difficult to immediately determine where the machine is made.
Henry Ford was the first in the world to use the assembly line for the production and assembly of cars. This greatly reduced manual labor and increased the number of machines at times.
Gradually, production began to expand. Several more factories were built in the USA, and then in other countries of Europe and Asia. First in Russia assembly plant was built by this automaker. Let's figure out where the Ford Mondeo, Ford Fiesta and other models of this company are assembled.
Ford company in Russia
The issue of car assembly is of great concern to Russian motorists, as they doubt the vehicles assembled in China and Russia.
Ford is very strict about quality, regardless of the place where the assembly takes place.
The strictest control of all stages is ensured by uniform requirements that are established by the Ford management in the US branch.
Many motorists are interested in the question of where Ford is assembled in Russia, for example, the Ford Fiesta model. We have many car factories for the production of foreign cars. The leading position is occupied by St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region.
The first plant, including a full assembly cycle, was opened in the 2000s. In 2010, Ford Mondeo began to be made on it. The modernization and replacement of equipment made it possible to create machines with a quality no worse than Belgian. Therefore, buyers in Russia should not worry about the quality of these models.
Ford Focus 3
The third generation of the Focus has become very popular in the world and is being made in 122 states! Where is Ford Focus assembled? Russian Federation? For Russia, it has been assembled in Vsevolzhsk (Leningrad region) at the Ford Sollers car plant since 2011.
Both five-door hatchbacks and station wagons are assembled there. Capacities allow to produce different models.
Shops, spray booths, assembly lines, warehouses give the company the opportunity to develop successfully.
To confirm the reliability and safety of the Ford Focus 3 model, all copies are tested on the car factory's own track. Ford Focus produced in Russia is not inferior in quality to its foreign counterparts.
New generation Ford Mondeo and Ford Focus 4
Since 2015, these models have also been produced by Ford factory Sollers in Vsevolzhsk. It is equipped with everything necessary equipment to make cars in Russia for local market with renowned Ford quality.
The whole cycle ends with a series of security tests, so that customers have no doubts about the reliability.
The production cycle of the new Mondeo is about 14 hours and includes 3 stages:
- Body assembly. More than 500 body parts are assembled almost manually, automation - only 15%.
- The car spends 5 hours in the painting shop, where manual labor also prevails.
The conveyor is used at the stage of assembling all the parts together, and there are only about 1700 of them to make a car that will delight its owner with excellent technical specifications and attractive design.
Ford Focus - special car, which holds the first place among "foreigners" in terms of sales for seven years in a row. For many car enthusiasts around the world, it is the best vehicle.
Ford Focus fourth generation, assembled in Russia, is specially adapted for our reality. It is equipped next to technical innovations, new engine, additional noise insulation, winter package.
On the face of it, he seems even modest, but interior fittings, stylish design and special features make it one of the best cars For Russian roads. This is confirmed by high places in the sales ratings.
Ford Kuga
There are other specially made Ford cars for the Russian market, for example, Ford Kuga. Where is Ford Kuga assembled? It was created to compete with Nissan Qashqai and the Sollers plant in Yelabuga (Tatarstan) was chosen as the place for manufacturing.
The first model, released in 2012, ensured further successful work on the assembly of other models - Ford Transit, Ford Fiesta, Tourneo, Explorer, Eco-Sport, Galaxy, S-Max.
In 2013, cars of the second release appeared, made using full-cycle technology. This includes body welding, painting and assembly.
The price of the Ford Kuga 2017 crossover did not become exorbitant due to the assembly on the territory of our country, and thanks to this, it sells very well.
Ford Explorer
Ford Explorer is also assembled in Yelabuga. The company spent $100 million to launch production lines.
On assembly lines, and there are only 55 of them, body panels are assembled and welded, and the rest of the parts are attached to them. The engine comes ready.
For those who are interested in how they work automobile factories Ford in Russia, you can see live how it was going vehicle at any stage using the QLS electronic system.
By the way, Ford Explorer Sport with a gasoline engine at 360 Horse power also collected here. This car is distinguished by a different power steering and a completely redone suspension.
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The pros and cons of the Ford Mondeo 2018-2019 are identified based on the reviews of the owners. More detailed features and Ford shortcomings Mondeo 5th generation with automatic 2.5 and 2.0 turbo can be found in the stories below:
Owner reviews
Great business class car for the money. High-torque, good suspension. I hope that the quality will not let you down. The light is cool - it especially helps at night on serpentines.
The design of the new Mondeo is aggressive, in my opinion, the appearance of the car is magnificent. Due to the "roll-out" of the space in the trunk, it became even more than the previous one. The soundproofing of the cabin has been improved compared to the fourth generation.
Nikolai Ratomsky, drives a 2015 Ford Mondeo 2.5 (175 hp) AT
Video review
Who would not say anything, but the machine is a class. I have a “Trend +” package - there are enough options for everything. Very good Shumka, the suspension is a bit harsh, but very knocked down, swallows any holes as it should.
The 2.5-liter aspirated has quite decent dynamics, I really waited until the break-in was over and, although in fact, this car, due to its size, is conducive to a balanced ride, after all, I often kill myself at traffic lights, just to prove that he is driving . Good, comfortable machine, to be honest.
In terms of gasoline consumption, it turns out about 12 l / 100 km - 92 gasoline, at an average speed of 25 km / h, if only the city.
Andrey Polikarpov, drives a Ford Mondeo 2.5 sedan (175 hp) AT 2015
Shumka at a height - the wind is not heard at 120 km / h. suspension thanks to new platform from Lincoln, provides traffic on tram tracks, like air (on R16 rubber).
Trunk - honest half a cube, plus reclining backrests rear seats. Plus a huge opening 45 cm high, 1 meter wide - you can carry cabinets up to 180 cm long.
Convenient inclusion of sport mode, 149 hp quite enough, I especially like to do overtaking at 4 speeds, the engine pulls from the bottom like a diesel.
Ford Mondeo 2.5AT 2015Sergey Andrienko, drives a Ford Mondeo 2.5 (175 hp) on a 2015 automatic.
Automatic long thinking, moved from the mechanics and a little sorry, not enough drive) The plastic inside of course rattles — you can easily stick your finger between the glass and the ceiling trim.
IN regular disks there is a pressure sensor, so if you change the discs, an error will often pop up about a pressure control failure. You can constantly reset it (which infuriates), or reflash the BC (which is not cheap). And it is problematic to transfer pressure sensors from old disks to new ones, and tire fitters do not undertake this. Wherein new kit sensors cost about the same as flashing. So it goes…
Owner, drives a 2015 Ford Mondeo 2.5 (175 HP) AT
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First about positive aspects Ford Mondeo 5:
- Very good handling both on the track and on the difficult terrain of the road. Apparently thanks to the new "cart" and a decent wheelbase.
- The car accelerates well and makes quick operational maneuvers in urban environments.
— Good job all functions active safety at speed mode movement, including braking dynamics.
- Suspension well handles small bumps in the roadway.
— Noise isolation of the car summer tires impressive. Definitely better than most of my classmates. On par with the Passat B8.
— Spacious interior, decent touchscreen, comfortable chairs and availability a large number technological "stray" in the configuration of the car.
- Excellent LED head optics! Perhaps one of the best in class among rivals.
- Surprisingly, the consumption of gasoline on the highway when driving from average speed 95 km / h turned out to be as close as possible to the manufacturer's passport data.
- For this class of car, there is sufficient ground clearance for driving in ice rut Moscow courtyards or somewhere in the "outback" on a dead road.
Now for what I didn't like:
— Poor ergonomics of the center console, a pile of small buttons for various purposes. Touchscreen slowness.
- The steering wheel is somewhat overloaded with buttons that regulate information content on-board computer. The on-board computer board itself could be made larger and centered on the display. And so everything is somehow small, like on FM4.
— Wide side racks. You often have to turn your head from side to side when turning.
- On the panels, the plastic is soft, but somewhat rough, not creating a "premium" in the car.
- There is not enough legroom for tall passengers on the back sofa.
Review of the Ford Mondeo 2.0 (199 hp) on the machine 2016 onwards
The new Mondeo has many advantages. First, the smoothness of the ride. It begins with the operation of a hydromechanical machine and starting off. Everything happens smoothly and imperceptibly - as it should in a car of this class. The box works great - no jerks or blunts. Switchings are practically not noticeable, and after a day or two they are not fixed by the brain at all.
Secondly, atmospheric Gas engine 2.5 with a capacity of 149 forces - base motor, which allows this car to go fast when it needs to (and to go fast when it doesn't, strictly speaking, is dangerous). For the money that the Ambiente equipment costs, the 2.5-liter engine is optimal, without causing problems. In addition, such an engine is powered by 92nd gasoline on the recommendation of the manufacturer, which is a plus.
Thirdly, suspension and steering. The suspension is optimally tuned in terms of ride and handling. It handles irregularities with high quality, does not rattle, and does not allow the body to sway. No complaints.
Fourth, high-quality sound insulation. The noise level is very good for its class. Noises are extinguished to the extent that they cease to irritate or strain. The engine is very noisy. Even when it spins up to 6,000 rpm, it sounds quieter than in the same Polo at 3,000 rpm.
What can be noted from the shortcomings?
First, the build quality. After driving on a very rough road, plastic began to creak in some places. In addition, I did not immediately notice that plastic panel, which presses the interior trim on the A-pillar, does this loosely.
Secondly, the speedometer is small in diameter and requires getting used to. At first, I had to look twice, as if to be sure, whether I had exceeded the speed limit. But, again, the force of habit allows you to experience something else.
Thirdly, the ground clearance may be low. Sometimes I crawl with the front bumper on the curbs. There is unpainted plastic underneath and flexible mudguards, so it's not scary yet. But in the winter, perhaps, it will be necessary to be careful.
Review of Ford Mondeo 2.5 automatic 2016
At the very second when you are reading this material, Bigpiccha as part of the Great Onega Expedition 2015 "Road to Solovki" plows the most beautiful, but not always easily passable expanses of Karelia on four off-road vehicles Ford. Therefore, do not call in the Ford Sollers plant located in Vsevolozhsk, where exactly in this moment collect updated Ford models Mondeo, and not to see with our own eyes how it all happens with them, we simply could not.
Focus and Mondeo models for the Russian market come from here. Our Vsevolozhsk Ford plant, opened in 2002, is a legend among the “relatives”: this is the only Ford production in a world where all types of bodies are assembled.
The production cycle of the new Mondeo is approximately 14 hours. The first 3 of them take place in the body shop: more than 500 body parts are assembled mainly by hand (production automation is about 15%) . At the same time, the possibility of a defect as a result of human error is practically excluded - absolutely every stage of production is subjected to control testing, whether ultrasound test quality control of welding or hardware check of body geometry
Next is the painting shop, where the next 5 hours of the life of the future car pass. Painting takes place in several stages - cleaning, priming, baking, the first coat of paint, the second, polishing, corrosion protection applying wax. Most of the work here is also done by hand.
The finished painted body is sent to the assembly shop. Several conveyor lines "stuff" the future Mondeo with the remaining parts, depending on the ordered configuration. In total, in each car they get about 1700 pieces. Each stage of assembly line is tracked electronic system quality control. Any loose bolt will be immediately locked, an alarm will sound and the conveyor will stop until complete elimination defect. The entire history of the "birth" of the car is recorded in a virtual card, where you can see the names of those who took part in its creation and carried out control checks.
But the fun begins after the car is fully assembled: the last stage of the production cycle takes place on the testing line finished car. Each machine is waiting for a series of severe tests. electrical test(checking all car electronics), roll test (wheels and suspension), water test (tightness), vibration stand (suspension) and, finally, track test (obstacle course with various coatings that allow you to analyze the behavior of the car in the “conditions of Russian roads” and identify unnecessary squeaks and noises). What is curious: they torture the car mainly beautiful girls. It just so happened. In general, the gender composition of the plant's employees is approximately 50/50.
