2.0 HDi (DW10)
2014–2022 · diesel · 1997cc · 150hp
Engine codes: DW10, RHE, RHH, RHR, T7CB, T7MA, T8CB, TXDA, UFDA, XWBA
Reliability, common problems and owner reviews for the Ford Mondeo V 2.0 HDi (DW10). Check this before you buy used.
The 2.0 TDCi (Ford-PSA DW10 Duratorq) is the volume Kuga engine and the sensible high-mileage choice — the well-proven 2.0 HDi family (shared with Peugeot/Citroën/Focus), torquey, economical and well-matched to the SUV, available with AWD. Standard modern-diesel cautions: DPF clogging on short trips, EGR sooting, and turbo/injection attention at higher mileage. With disciplined oil and motorway use it's 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:
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
Glow-plug relay and turbo/injection attention at higher mileage.
Fix / Workaround: Replace relay; check turbo/injectors.
Repair cost: €150–€1200
Typically appears after: 160,000 km
Turbo and injectors at higher mileage.
Fix / Workaround: Check turbo; injector test.
Repair cost: €300–€1400
Typically appears after: 180,000 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
- ☐The engine to buy
- ☐Glow-plug/turbo checks
- ☐The engine to buy (AWD option)
- ☐Shared PSA DW10 family
- ☐2.0 TDCi is the engine to buy
- ☐AdBlue health (later cars)
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ford Mondeo V 2.0 HDi (DW10) reliable?
Maint. Sensitive — The 2.0 TDCi (Ford-PSA DW10 Duratorq) is the volume Kuga engine and the sensible high-mileage choice — the well-proven 2.0 HDi family (shared with Peugeot/Citroën/Focus), torquey, economical and well-matched to the SUV, available with AWD. Standard modern-diesel cautions: DPF clogging on short trips, EGR sooting, and turbo/injection attention at higher mileage. With disciplined oil and motorway use it's a dependable long-hauler — the engine to buy.
What are the common problems and reviews for the Ford Mondeo V 2.0 HDi (DW10)?
The most commonly reported problems: DPF / EGR (short trips), Glow-plug relay / turbo, Turbo / injection (high miles), Injection / turbo / AdBlue.
Is a used Ford Mondeo V 2.0 HDi (DW10) worth buying?
Fine if serviced correctly — but it punishes neglect hard. History and the right consumables matter.