Ford Mondeo:  Heater Not Working Diagnosis

  One of the most common (and inconvenient) problems with the Ford Mondeo is when it has no heat coming from the heater. Not having a functioning heater makes driving much less comfortable, and can be a sign of certain issues. At the simplest level, there are two main reasons why the heater is not … Read more

Ford Mondeo P0405:  EGR Sensor “A” → Circuit Low

P0405 is a generic OBDII trouble code.  It deals with the signal coming from the EGR system.  Since it is a generic code, it has the same meaning for the Ford Mondeo as it would any other vehicle.   The EGR system allows a certain amount of the Mondeo’s exhaust to re-enter the combustion chamber, which … Read more

Ford Mondeo P0421 Code: Meaning, Causes, How to Fix

P0421 is a relatively rare OBDII trouble code.   It’s generic, which means it has the same definition for the Ford Mondeo as it would any other vehicle. It is technically defined as “Warm Up Catalyst Efficiency → Below Threshold (Bank 1)”. In layman’s terms, it indicates that your Ford Mondeo’s catalytic converter is not scrubbing pollutants efficiently … Read more

Ford Mondeo P0316: Engine Misfire → At Startup

A relatively common, yet difficult to diagnose OBD-II trouble code is P0316. It has the same meaning for the Ford Mondeo as it would any other vehicle.  It indicates that there is a misfire at the startup of the vehicle, and that it happens within the first 1000 revolutions of the engine. P0316: Engine Misfire … Read more

Ford Mondeo P0740: Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Malfunction

P0740 is one of the most common transmission trouble codes. It means that the Mondeo‘s computer has detected that there is an issue with the torque converter clutch (TCC) solenoid circuit.     P0740: Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Malfunction   The TCC “locks” the drivetrain, which allows for a true mechanical connection between the transmission … Read more

Ford Mondeo P0505: Idle Air Control System- Malfunction

P0505 is an OBDII code that deals with the idle air control system in the Ford Mondeo.  It’s a generic code, which means that it has the same meaning for the Mondeo as it would any other vehicle (Mondeo or not). P0505:  Idle Air Control System:  Malfunction When P0505 is triggered, it is typically caused … Read more