2007 Ford Mondeo Mk4 2L Diesel, Glow Plug Removal

[@sharpfluff2222]

Excellent video. Thank you. Two points I found- the corrugated pipe on the egr has a clip that had to be removed to allow removal of the egr. also the missing bolt in the bottom of the egr on this video is an m5 Allen bolt. The Allen bolt wasn't accessible with a standard Allen key, so a low profile or modified Allen key was needed. The bolt doesn't have to come all the way out as it clamps the egr in a slot, just loosen enough and slide out. I love your videos and can't begin to tell you upw useful they are.

[@sourwords1808]

I just did this today on my 2010 ford focus tdci lv. It has 235k kms and never had the glow plugs changed. Definitely well over due. Thankfully being from Australia we don't get the crazy cold some of you do. So with a few cycles and a little more kick from the starter its managed good so far. However I after a few forums and your video I decided to give it a crack, since here Labor for this job is well over $600. Let me tell you, I definitely found out why. Plus the our mechanics don't guarantee the plugs won't snap. I made sure to take my time, and did the job over 2 days. I now know why the bottom bolt is missing, it was pain to get it out. 🤣 While I did the glow plugs I gave the egr system a good clean. Do I recommend this? Yes only if you have some mechanical skills and proper tools. But super risky. Good luck to all.

[@TheDaf95xf]

Hi Alan. Your ford Mondeo tutorials are absolutely brilliant 👍🏻

[@jothain]

I'm mechanic, but not a car mechanic. I noticed that my Mondeo had blown glow plugs and it had had few errors from egr. I originally though that I'd do it myself, but when I noticed where all they are. I pretty much immediately reserved time for car mechanic that did both of them at the same time. I strongly suggest same to all, unless you have very good equipment and good place to work :)

[@huguetbernard5715]

Bonjour Super présentation et la seule que j'ai pu trouver sur internet ! Je suis en train de remonter la vanne EGR et prochainement grâce à votre vidéo, je vais changer les bougies de préchauffage. Encore merci. Je vous triendrai au courant. Hello Great presentation and the only one I could find on the internet ! I am in the process of reassembling the EGR valve and soon with your video, I will be changing the glow plugs. Thanks again. I will let you know.

[@josejatar94]

I made it myself, if you warm up the engine, put some lubricant the previous day and do it with a lot of care, you would not have any problems. It is risky but you can save a bunch of money. Then put cooper past to make it easier for next time...

[@isaacclayton8482]

Done mine, horrible job but luckily glow plugs came out without too much bother, the missing bolt from the video is a 5mm hex (allen key) and it’s a sod to get at with the black plastic induction lump down the back still in situ, thanks for the video very useful glad mine are done now 👍

[@alan4x]

yes not a nice job at all so well done for that😁you deserve a beer

[@nigelmitchell351]

How much prep work was it to get there mate ? I have a 2.0l in a 2005 C max which I think needs addressing. Thanks.

[@НиколайКеранов]

И аз смених подревните свещи днес на моето dci.Браво за видеото гледаме те и във България.

[@tranceorkester]

Thank you for this view, helped me massively digging out these oil/crap/exhaust/whatnot laden glowsticks on a V70.

[@marianpopa1912]

Thank you so much for the help. Yesterday I changed the glow plug's and today I out back all the stuff. I wish you happy weekend

[@nigelmitchell351]

Mines 14 years old and one GP seems to be missing, otherwise it's fine, think I'll leave it for now. Thanks alot Alan.

[@voydnaught1397]

Great vid. Quick, concise and well shot. Thanks.

[@alan4x]

cheers voyd

[@safakcelik9411]

Hı Alan, thanks a lot for this tutorial cause I've been looking for these glowplugs and could not find. Apparently I will not be able to change them by myself. It is better to check them first whether they are working properly. Thanks a lot again.

[@oddjob1932]

"a whole world of shit" was more than enough to convince me that this is a job beyond my capability 👍

[@badboygto]

😂😂😂 same here

[@brendanbradyfan02]

Your right being at the back of the engine that looks a absolute pig of a job to change because I would imagine the access underneath isn’t great so your probably working from uptop in a awkward position across the engine bay and hurts your knees and back been there a few times on other vehicles.

[@agsotonukable]

What a legend thanks for the great advice on this video.

[@alan4x]

cheers, have a good one

[@eldodos83]

Done this very job on a ford kuga with same engine, what a nightmare. Most of it i was ony able to do by feel and with a mirror

[@serviskavecansky2090]

hello, nice video, removing glow plugs with engine in car is nightmare 🤒Do you know value of cylinder compression? I measured it on cold engine it was 380 psi on three cylinders and 340 on last one, do you think it’s ok or i have a problem in one cylinder? thank you for answer and nice videos about that cars

[@neilkearns4358]

Hi Alan,great videos. I'm having the same problem even after fitting new glow plugs. Do you know if there is a glowplug heating module for the Mondeo 2010 161bhp model? Thanks👍👍

[@FFmybest]

3:53 if you ever replaced the EGR valve on this car, you probably know this missing screw very well... :)

[@carlwyatt5036]

Question about egr valve Allan. Does egr valve need programming or is it plug and play . Cheers Alan Carl

[@nemocap2958]

Amazing video!And I think only one on KZbin.Would love to replace glow plugs on my Volvo. Same engine.The car has 140k miles on the clock and I doubt that they where changed ever.Max what I have done on that side of the engine is EGR has been removed( without cooler) for cleaning purpose.Should I risk?Resistance 0,7 Ohms on all plugs.

[@alan4x]

if they are all working and the car is starting fine i would leave them alone lol

[@nemocap2958]

Thank Alan!Most likely I won't risk))However,good resistance not always a sigh of well working glow plugs!Glow plugs are almost always on when ignition is on despite of common opinion that modern diesel don't need a glow plugs up to -2,-5 degrees..I tested on me engine and with coolant temperature +46 degrees,plugs were on for 7 sec.I m afraid to think how they look like after 10 years of constant use even having a good resistance.

[@Badgertronix]

What a mission. How often do they fail?

[@alan4x]

hi, i don't think they do often fail...i have never had the misfortune to ever replace any lol

[@ciogon]

the hard part of this job is that stupid allen bolt below the egr..this engine doesnt have it.,.because someone was smart before and didnt put it back...and that bolt can be removed only WITH A SPECIAL MINI MINI WRENCH...and the plugs are identified by "finger feel"..i did it by feeling with my hands(im a motorcycle mechanic..)..a little tip for you guys is to put penetrating oil on every plug with 1-2 days before the day you remove them..drive the car and the oil will penetrate the threads...and second tip ALWAYS DO THIS WITH WARM ENGINE...so the aluminium head will be expanded...and dont screw this up.."because you will be in a world of shit...":)))

[@ahmedmahdi4184]

Hi, Alan, I would like to know where is the location of the Glow plug relay Ford Mondeo 2010 diesel the engine same in this video

[@alan4x]

if you give me your reg number i will look it up on autodata

[@ahmedmahdi4184]

@@alan4x TSZ-342

[@ahmedmahdi4184]

@@alan4x hi Alan thanks for reply it's Finnish regeneration no.

[@ambidextrous8356]

Nice

[@alan4x]

Thanks

[@marcusFZ6]

Mate, good video and after working on my car last night in the vane attempt to remove the EGR Valve, trying to do the glow plugs in-situ looks a fookin nightmare. Getting down the back of the engine is damn near impossible.

[@alan4x]

yes it is a nasty job

[@alex_wfa]

Do these give an error or something if they're on their way out? Just got a mondeo with 170.000km and they were never changed. Currently is starts right away from 0 degrees, but after sitting overnight in about -5 or lower, it would need to crank it 2 times in the morning. 2 normal short cranks that is, as I don't insist on the starter if it doesn't want to start right away. 2nd try fires right up. Does this sound about right for these diesels in negative temps?

[@alan4x]

sounds perfectly fine, diesels don't like the cold

[@exonwarrior2656]

Thank you for these videos Alan! I have a Mondeo Mk4 2010 (pre-lift), same engine as this. Turbo and glow plugs seems like an absolute bitch to remove! I know why the shop quoted me a quite high price...

[@eddydar]

Hi ive got the head gasket to do on my 2.0 tdci 2007 galaxy whilst in the car. I was thinking about removing the black turbo pipe. But as access is so hard. Was thinking about removing the bolts from the exhaust manifold to the turbo. 1 above and 2 from below. What do u reckon ?

[@alan4x]

hi, those three nuts that hold the manifold to the turbo look an ass to remove in the car....i think it would be easier to remove the turbo still bolted to the manifold...funny thing is...my next video which should be out later today is removing the turbo lol...you read my mind

[@deetomkins6868]

How I know if my car performance is due to glow plugs as don't wanna do that or pay out a fortune if it's not them

[@marcs5960]

Hi Alan is there a glow plug relay on the mk4 2008 other than the one in the fusebox engine compartment

[@guillermolopez4258]

Davvero bravo!

[@IHasTM87]

Great video, made me go "Ah for fuck sake"

[@alan4x]

yeah not a nice job

[@MalcolmClarke-sf6st]

The missing bolt needs 5mm Allen key. You probably need L shaped Allen key as space is tight

[@austinmatthews347]

is this same process on 2013 focus 2.0tdci 163

[@dashcoxon4727]

Good vid cheers mate.

[@marioorban9643]

hello can you help me with some information to remove the spark plug it is necessary to give the engine down thank you

[@Simon-ui6db]

been asked to do this on a 58 plate galaxy with this engine, at the side of the road, in winter. Told them hell no!!

[@alan4x]

lol

[@boby8645]

Hello Alan, i need your knowledge, how can i contact you for ask a queston ? Thanks in advance.

[@davays]

Does anyone know why my mk4 glowplug relay has no earth with the key on? Has power on the activation side but no earth to actually make it work

[@Paulctshaw]

What’s the reason for the big air box on the turbo ? Thinking about removing it and the egr completely

[@jonny_s14]

Did you remove the airbox? I'm considering doing the same

[@tefex9497]

Hi , I have a Ford Galaxy 2.0 tdci and I think I have some problems with the glowing plugs as the car has problems when it starts, needs few cranks after a while it starts , but the question is how much it will cost me in labour to fix thouse plugs?, as it seems a very complicated job

[@memyselfaddy]

hi did you ever get plugs done . i have galaxy wanting to find out prices and labour

[@fredthered73]

any1 help , i gopt a mondeo st tdci , it been standing for 18 months and been started prob 30 times, but now it turns over and sounds like its a lack of power , but a have fitted a brand new battery and still , it seems to want to fire up but wont and seems to turn over slightly slower than it should , could it be the plugs .any1 ever had this issue

[@misodrobny8250]

Hi Alan, thaks for video. I'm looking forward for any video you upload :) What about any video about Powershift transmisions? ( oil change, experiences..) Do you have expiriences with them?

[@alan4x]

hi, unfortunately we don't have any models with power shift transmission and i do not have any experience with them

[@Badgertronix]

The wet clutch Powershift transmission on the Mondeo seems to be a whole lot more reliable than the dry clutch Fiesta one. Change the oil and filter every 40,000kms and it shouldn't give you too much trouble 👍

[@lwilliams2014]

How many glow plugs does this have?

[@1998jarno]

4

[@bormisha]

Is it at all possible without taking the engine out of the car?

[@alan4x]

yes...the engine is out of the car for other reasons but you would replace the glow plugs with the engine in the car

[@logger589]

GOD it is complicated! Why did they put them there for the MK4???

[@alan4x]

lol, they like to make life hard

[@jw200]

1:34, yes i can, i just rotate the car 😜

[@cristyliviu]

Yeah, if they would of been in front of the engine, would be easy. So, on the mk4 facelift and mk5 , they are in front, but It sure not easy! :))

[@hakarge]

Bide Türkçe altyazı olaymis, İyiymiş

[@xnetcascais]

thanks fr the video once again, a clear explanation, however i have a 2.0 tdci mk3 and 2 of the plugs snaped and left the full central electrode plus the tip inside of the engine. i have been trying to search for some tutorial to remove this without opening the engine... or have to buy super expensive removal kits and no luck. do you have anything to suggest? here is the photo of my plugs just for reference. TIA cheers photo > imgur.com/Rvhq34S

[@Re4per31]

Well SHITE! I think one of my glow plugs isn't working on my 2006 Ford C-Max...this is going to be a nightmare...

[@LucasHamry]

whats the point of doing this in Uk 😵‍💫

[@raimispavardenis5183]

...f...k :( , thanks mate for info

[@benwebb2919]

And to think someone actually got paid to design it like that. Absolute junk

[@ciprianzaharie190]

Junk= FORD and PSA

[@keithavian8129]

I have a ford s-max with this engine, ermmmmm not for me thanks😂

[@BjarneMeding]

I have one too.......😬

[@simonmg6797]

I've just changed all 4 and guess what one has just failed already... Back to the shitty job of doing the failed one again

[@MalcolmClarke-sf6st]

Ford Mappears to be Torx 130

[@gotj]

Oh dear, oh dear.

[@onsight2822]

Great vid - whole world of shit 😅

[@christianrazvan]

Please remove the epileptic entry at the start of each video or at least post a warning!