1.5 / 2.0 TDCi (diesel)
2014–2022 · diesel · 1997cc · 150hp
Engine codes: DW10, XWBA, T7CB, T8CB
Reliability, common problems and owner reviews for the Ford Mondeo V 1.5 / 2.0 TDCi (diesel). Check this before you buy used.
The TDCi diesels are the volume Mondeo engines and the sensible high-mileage choice — the 2.0 TDCi (Ford-PSA DW10 family) is torquey, economical and well-matched to the big car, with the smaller 1.5 TDCi for economy. Standard modern-diesel cautions: DPF/EGR on short trips, occasional injection/turbo attention, and on later cars the AdBlue/SCR system. With disciplined oil and motorway use the 2.0 is a dependable long-hauler — the engine to buy.
Same engine, other cars
This is the same physical engine (DW10) sold under different names across brands. Reliability is broadly shared — cross-check these:
- Peugeot 3008— 2.0 HDi (DW10)150hp
- Citroën C4— 2.0 HDi (DW10)138hp
- Ford Focus III— 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq, PSA DW10)140hp
- Citroën C5 Aircross— 1.5 / 2.0 BlueHDi (DV5 / DW10)180hp
- Ford Focus II— 2.0 TDCi (DW10)136hp
- Peugeot 407— 2.0 HDi (DW10)136hp
- Ford Kuga— 2.0 TDCi (PSA DW10)150hp
- Peugeot 508— 2.0 HDi / BlueHDi (DW10)163hp
- Peugeot 308— 2.0 HDi (DW10)140hp
- Peugeot 5008— 2.0 HDi (DW10)150hp
- Citroën C4 Picasso— 2.0 HDi (DW10)150hp
- Citroën C5— 2.0 HDi (DW10)140hp
- Ford Mondeo IV— 2.0 TDCi (DW10 / Duratorq)140hp
Known Issues
DPF clogs and EGR soots on urban use.
Fix / Workaround: Motorway regens; clean/replace EGR + DPF.
Repair cost: €300–€1100
Typically appears after: 140,000 km
Injection and turbo at higher mileage; AdBlue/SCR on later cars.
Fix / Workaround: Injector/turbo checks; diagnose SCR.
Repair cost: €200–€1400
Typically appears after: 160,000 km
Mileage Thresholds
After 180,000 km: DPF + turbo window.
Pre-Purchase Checklist
- ☐Oil + DPF history
- ☐2.0 TDCi is the engine to buy
- ☐AdBlue health (later cars)
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ford Mondeo V 1.5 / 2.0 TDCi (diesel) reliable?
Maint. Sensitive — The TDCi diesels are the volume Mondeo engines and the sensible high-mileage choice — the 2.0 TDCi (Ford-PSA DW10 family) is torquey, economical and well-matched to the big car, with the smaller 1.5 TDCi for economy. Standard modern-diesel cautions: DPF/EGR on short trips, occasional injection/turbo attention, and on later cars the AdBlue/SCR system. With disciplined oil and motorway use the 2.0 is a dependable long-hauler — the engine to buy.
What are the common problems and reviews for the Ford Mondeo V 1.5 / 2.0 TDCi (diesel)?
The most commonly reported problems: DPF / EGR (short trips), Injection / turbo / AdBlue.
Is a used Ford Mondeo V 1.5 / 2.0 TDCi (diesel) worth buying?
Fine if serviced correctly — but it punishes neglect hard. History and the right consumables matter.