Dead Mondeo Rescue Part 2 - Does it start and interior cleaning

In the first episode I got the Mondeo home after it had sat in a garden for 7 years, and started to look at what I was dealing with. Now Ive been inside and started cleaning the cabin, and will it start?
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[@mancavehobbies6213]

Matt honestly you found a new chapter for your channel . We need more classic quick flips episodes

[@KrisDouglas]

Absolutely, loving this.

[@mancavehobbies6213]

@@KrisDouglas Yup me also

[@peterriggall8409]

@@mancavehobbies6213 what does Mrs Furios think of this idea?????? 🤨

[@mancavehobbies6213]

@@peterriggall8409 More views more money more chocolate for Mrs Furious

[@jo_clarke1960]

Yip, gonna be plenty looking for a new home after the ULEZ is expanded. I'm looking and was fortunate enough to have one come up, so 🤞 the deal works out in New Year for me.

[@dylandajhharwood5566]

"Not just trying to get a contract off Matt Hancock" Absolute Classic!! If this sort of thing works out for you; getting a heap and fixing it for a max of a week or 2 could be a great recurring series for the channel going forward.

[@Leon-uj7pc]

Folks like watching older off the road car revivals because it is something that a lot of folks can do unlike driving or owning a $100,000 super car. There is something satisfying about bringing an older car, clock, watch , appliance back to life.

[@gmcdon]

This is definitely my favourite series so far. I really enjoy the garage aspect of your channel. Looking forward to see how the Mondeo turns out.

[@davyarthurs]

Am I commenting to early? Usually do. Use a pair of mole grips on the boot gas struts to stop the boot falling on your head.. Obv might damage them, but they’re broken anyways 😂 I do love an old Mondeo. Pleased you’re helping it live again

[@furiousdriving]

forgotten that trick, not used it in ages!

[@DarkSphinxx]

Im really liking this series, Very satisfying to see an abandoned car being resurrected

[@paulward1001]

Everyone loves an old Mondeo. Keep smashing out the content. More old fords.

[@daleo150]

There's a fuel filter under the drivers side just before the back wheel would be worth checking in case it's blocked by old sludge fuel ,it's sealed unit about £10

[@Zorgon2]

Awesome series, love seeing quick and dirty "restos" of cheap cars!

[@stevieboyNI]

Loving the content lately Matt, you more than deserve 100k subs. No doubt you'll get there!

[@CableWrestler]

I just found this channel and subbed!

[@coopers4491]

100.000 subs on the way ,this is a hubnut beater !!! Great content👍👍👍👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@smoothmicra]

As others have said, this type of project works on your channel. Without blowing smoke up your exhaust, you are a very decent amateur mechanic, so you can get these old cars running without a fully kitted out workshop or an Ed China type "helping out". Also, who doesn't like a Mondeo? Pronounced "Mon-day-oh" of course but a woman I once knew pronounced it "Mon-dee-oh" which for some reason stuck in my mind. So here's to the Mon-dee-oh getting back on the road! 😁

[@alastairwilson457]

You've no idea Matt how entertaining I'm finding your Mondeo flip. Absolutely brilliant so far. And can't wait to see the classic mini resto.

[@DJSPYROOF]

Found part 1 on my youtube homepage. Subscribed now and was happy to find a part 2. Can't wait for the next video! Love the mondeo. My childhood. Its also just so therapeutic and relaxing to watch and see the progress in such a short time. 😁

[@paulie-Gualtieri.]

Really does have the making of a genuinely good car Matt.

[@caelebyoung2658]

Arriva had a lot to do with a company called Cowies, who used to have bodyshops etc, which were used to repair cars when buses whacked them! Arriva rental fleets were closed down gradually, finishing up with their Arriva Bus & Coach Business most recently.

[@PaddyWV]

It's a good survivor. My parents well used 03 plate 150,000 mile Mk3 1.8LX went to meet it's maker a year or so back. Scotland having its usual effect on the underside.

[@Pmjs]

I used to have a Ford Mondeo 2.0Si mk2 saloon in Panther Black. I remember you can use the remote key to unlock the driver's door&the other 3 will remain locked.

[@parkecorepersonaltrainingp2601]

What a transformation in the inside of the car it’s so relaxing and rewarding to see the outcome.

[@Stephenb033]

I’m loving the Moul-deo.

[@ArlenMoulton2]

I always liked this shape of Mondeo, it'd be nice to own one one day, but they're getting rare now!

[@lordbungle6235]

Grab one before they prices go mad. Great car.

[@kurtseyffert6649]

@@lordbungle6235 mad allready ent they i was lucky to grab 3 0f them for scrap prices back in 2008 made a good 1 out of 3 and ran it intill 2014

[@lordbungle6235]

@@kurtseyffert6649 I got a MK1 2.0si 4 door with RS body kit in 2011 for £510. Full MOT. I still have it. And a MK1 4x4 Ghia Estate in 2015 again full MOT. That one cost me £350. Both worth a lot more these days even as scrap/parts cars.

[@John-Sacrimoni]

I'd save it for the Festival of the Unexceptional, nice set alloys would refresh the outside right up.

[@mrcogginsgarage7062]

Definitely need to replace the in tank pump, Matt if you were wondering why you had two power feeds at the pump connector the 12V is the power to operate and the 5V is the feed for the fuel gauge sender unit that works through the ECU.

[@richardchequer7610]

Definitely do this all the time now , ignore people that want you to have roadworthy minis

[@pickering746]

Love seeing cars like that getting a new lease of life. Makes me realise how rare Mk1 & Mk2 Mondeos have become

[@national1075]

Maybe the drivers door speaker not working is a clue to why central locking isn't working from drivers door?

[@furiousdriving]

could be wiring loom related couldnt it

[@aidans9010]

Cannot wait for part 3. You are in your absolute element with this one!

[@user-blaster_2012]

This reminds me of my boyhood, endless hours spent watching my dad get our Cortina MkIII through it's MOT + 2 new wings sprayed Electric Blue with rattle cans.

[@TheBiggerburger]

Mondeo LX was Sunroof OR Aircon. GLX had both

[@pimmy56]

This brilliant I loved my 90s mondao

[@flemmingsorensen5470]

Safety first - always👍 Yours and any one else on the road.

[@tinplategeektoo]

Now with the cleaning it is the lesser Mouldeo

[@frimleyfrodo]

Citroen started the standard fitment of AC with the Xantia in the mid nineties. I had a 97 Xantia SX which came with ‘Air conditioned luxury’ on a rear window sticker as a brag! A colleague with a similar age Mondeo TD LX didn’t have AC included, but yours would have been on the cusp of it becoming standard.

[@ceejaywilson1671]

Great project and interesting videos Matt - lots more of this kind of thing please

[@JR90.]

Fellow Mondeo owner over here 👋... albeit mines a MK4. Welcome to test if you're ever in Shropshire 👍

[@RichieRouge206]

This is without doubt a great new angle to the channel. The Mini is fab and can't wait to see that over time, but I really love the Mondeo - a true modern classic now and definitely one to save!! Especially one that has obviously been loved and abandoned. The velour seats are decadent. Seat materials of the 80s and 90s was so much more hard-wearing than modern materials - even my mid 00s leather is a pain and shows its age. The newer stuff is proving to be very weak indeed. I can very confidently say that I'm sure I am not the only one was on the edge of my seat anticipating the start of a 90s Mondeo which to me is far and beyond more exciting than seeing a supercar being flung around a track. Keep up the execellent work Matt and bring us more rare and humdrum motors!!

[@TheGramophoneGirl]

Good luck getting the ac to work. Also, you might want to replace the cabin filter as my old Mondeo when I bought it had moss growing out of it! It's under the wipers on the bonnet area. You have to take the plastic trim thing off and it's a pain but makes a big difference to the comfort levels.

[@TheGramophoneGirl]

Also, if there's a fuel filter under the car. I remember getting that replaced on all my Mondeos and it made a difference. It seems to get forgotten about and can block up. I'm guessing they're cheap being Ford and maybe worth changing when you do the fuel pump.

[@mancsblue]

I hate to be one of those ....but might I suggest a cordless drill with a brush attachment to work your cleaner deep into the seats and really loosen it . It will save you loads of time and do a much more thorough job for you mate

[@furiousdriving]

its getting wet vacced as well so will be fine

[@thomash2806]

I agree with you about tyres. When I have bought old cars for myself I put Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons tyres on them because they make even old cheap cars so much more useful, reassuring and go-anywhere. I’ve also had the seats out of cars to clean them. I wash with Woolite and then vacuum the water off with my shop vac.

[@anakinskywalker4113]

I think we have found a new path for the channel more of this please & thank you 😊

[@interceptor-ss8kb]

Not surprised the Mondeo got more views then the Mini, its a car we can relate to as they use to be everywhere the old mk2s

[@ozakki8719]

I've owned four Ford Pumas from that era, each one had sat for at least 12 months before my ownership. Every single one had a duff fuel pump, so seems to be a Ford thing from back then. On the Puma though you had to drop the tank to get to the pump so at least you don't have that headache! Really enjoying the Mondeo videos, thanks!

[@furiousdriving]

Im just glad it has an access panel online the Rover convertible!

[@HowardLeVert]

Same ball-ache on the Ford Ka to get to the pump.

[@theoddjobcentre6686]

@@furiousdriving you need a ryobi 18v wet and dry vacuum cleaner it's cordless and amazing

[@dainsmart6237]

At one time i worked for T.C.H and they put push button immobiliser switches under the carpets near the drivers seat have a feel around for a small bump and press it or just go around all the carpet where the driver sits because i saw a red light flashing near the radio, there should be a fuel cut of button incase you have a slow bump on the front , look it up on the net ok mat.

[@louisjames1062]

Also, I’d be looking at the loom plug on drivers door, as there’s atleast two items not working on them at door. Corroded pins or broken loom

[@furiousdriving]

yes, that does seem to have fingers pointed at it

[@vivianhughes9347]

Great video - as was part one. I really like Mondeos (I still have a very nice Mk3) and as Mk2s are becoming increasingly rare, I think you have a classic car on your hands there. Your video really shows how good Ford interiors were built, and I was amazed how good the paintwork is under all that dirt. I wonder, what is it like underneath? Really looking forward to part three - hope it starts! I hope whoever buys it will further restore it and keep it as a classic car. Hopefully we'll see it at shows. Cheers. Vivian

[@sharonec5419]

How good Ford interiors were built were being the right word there. The Dad had a MK 3 Mondeo horrible car horrible quality inside but well built. It was built like a tank. Then he had an S-Max and well that was not put together so good inside parts of the armrest between the seats coming off. Then he got a C-Max and it was a bit better but there was still some lose bits on it.

[@BungleBare]

The bonging noises are the “fasten your seatbelt” warning. I’ve got a Ford Cougar (a mk2 Mondeo in a party frock) that does the same thing. If you push the seatbelt release in while turning the key it’ll confirm this, as that’ll make it stop. All independent of any alarm or immobiliser, and nothing to worry about in this case. My Cougar makes six bongs if you start it without your seatbelt on, then the bonging stops if left to it’s own devices. I’d imagine this car does the same.

[@brianwhittington5086]

I worked on repairing these when they were new, the LX was a pooular spec for hire and reps cars. They should have a red master key to program spares, and two red chip insert keys from new. You should be able to get a spare key cut and cloned cheap enough on the High St. Ford do lock tumbler repair kits to replace a worn or damaged barrel. The hexagon end of the key has 6 cuts and they match up to 6 tumblers, coded 1to4. The key code is easy to read by the depth of the 6 cuts on the key. Only higher spec cars had remote button keys as standard. The ignition barrel has a receiver behind the cowl to detect the chip in the key. People do chop the red chip off a worn key and clip it to a new cut key if you don't want to pay for a full cloned key. The door handle barrel has a switch to activate the central locking, they do fail but switch cleaner usually revives them. Air con started to be standard fit on the LX from the mid 90s. The fuel flap should release by a lever beside the front seat they do have an emergency release too, tucked away behind the boot trim, my year 2000 LXTD estate had it. If you look it up, there is a way to test the factory alarm and locking system etc, by blipping the rubber alarm button on the bonnet slam panel. It should run the test sequence when all opening panels are closed, and just the bonnet is open.

[@Markoo777]

We love projects like this, keep them coming 😃

[@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain]

Was amazed at by how clean the seats came up, it really was kept well before it was parked up and the interior cleaned up really well. I can see this being a real good drivers car for someone once it's up and running.

[@brandonlopez7194]

I had two Mondeos, both from 1997, a CLX 1.8 with 115CV and the 1.8 TD with 90CV. Glad to see you're salvaging a legendary car. I love your channel.

[@pianoboogie51]

Well done, this rare car deserves some TLC

[@35shj]

Just found your channel and really enjoying can't wait for part three

[@paultaylor9652]

Lovely Jubbly Matt more please, the Mondeo one of my favourite Ford's unlike the modern SUV's they produce today.

[@simonbarnwell7787]

Enjoying this satisfying resurrection of this surprisingly good condition modern classic , i can't wait for the part three ( will it run ? ) now .

[@paulhardy2014]

What a difference already. Roll on episode three 👍👍👍👍

[@kathykirby5837]

Love these videos, but I wish I knew how you maintain you momentum?! I've got three cars and I struggle with those. No idea where your energy comes from, but it's impressive!

[@bjornzorger3731]

I think you're heading in the right direction on your channel.

[@terrortorn]

Not only do you see the necessity for removing years of another owners bum sweat from the interior of the car, you do it through steamed up glasses. 10/10

[@anthonyhawkins9239]

I owned a1.8 GLX many years ago, great driving machine for a mundane family hack, love to see this back to life 😊

[@Thanos.m]

Great progress on the Mondeo! Electric fuel pumps seem to be one of first things to go as soon as a car sits. I honestly couldn't remember the last time I saw a mk2 Mondeo its wierd to think that these used to be street furniture not too long ago

[@curtisj2165]

Most of them are sadly in the junk yard, or crushed

[@lorenzovereecken5121]

Where you holded they is normaly the dimmer is for the dash the patsi round the key barrel if it dont reconigze the key the light in the clock. Will stop flashing and just be on if it recoginze the key it goes out

[@acwdrivingservices9877]

Seriously hope you can get the car going Matt, like you I'm a big fan of the early Mondeos, had a Mk 1 and a Mk 2 in the late 90's early 2000's. Took one on a family camping holiday from Yorkshire to Lake Garda and back again, full of family camping gear, it never missed a beat, even through horrendous summer thunderstorms. Why not raffle the vehicle once finished? Another You Tuber High Peak Auto's has recently raffled a couple of refurbed vehicles quite successfully. Fingers crossed you can save her 🤞🤞🤞

[@alanbellwood3902]

If it is a Bissell Spot Pro I use one as a Pro Valeter and highly recommended as the best or top 3 machines on the market and far superior to the industrial hire type. I reccomend a foaming cleaner and a hogs hair brush 1st on carpets and seats or even an APC. Press microfibre onto stains once treated and smooth the cloth then peel back as the microfibre will wick the stains into the cloth. As mould can get into foams and below fabric level, adding an antifungal or using an antifungal shampoo in your cleaner will prevent re occurrence. Usually I say use as little water as possible but with jobs like this it is impossible to avoid lots of water. Multiple extractions over 2 says with the machine but also trays of catlitter and salt or moisture traps will help. Heat not so much as it causes shrinkage, removing wet carpets will also cause problems when refitting with shrinkage.

[@furiousdriving]

Good to hear Ive ordered a good one, Im sure thats whats coming. I have a couple of bottles of Diamondbrite antibacterial spray and once the engines running I have a vapour bomb to clear the air vents as well. Thanks for the stain tips too

[@alanbellwood3902]

@@furiousdriving Bissell have A1 customer service and there own spares site as well. Looking forward to part 3.

[@keithriley3159]

I had a Mk2 and I’m sure it was on that car the central locking stopped working on the drivers door. Turned out the mechanism had just become detached, common too I believe. Fiddly fix but well within your means and budget friendly

[@Zeem4]

Either that or the wiring's broken where it passes through the rubber boot from the door to the A-pillar. I've fixed several cars with any combination of dead central locking, inoperable windows or silent speakers due to the wiring breaking there.

[@hammer_town]

I'd take the seats out, easy enough job and makes interior cleaning so much easier and thorough.

[@TheCounty90]

Is that 14 cars you have now? Hilarious. Your wife's car, Vic, 2 Mercs, Volvo, 2 minis, 1 Alfa, 4 Rovers, 1 Hippo, 1 Mondeo, perhaps I am missing something. Well done for keeping track.

[@danielbowles5779]

All your content is top quality, but these videos in particular have been brilliant!

[@zencacars]

Lovely item. Need more of this. I once had same problem with immobilisation. Found out that there was a 'secret' button on the dashboard.

[@nickde25]

I so hope this starts, gets saved....but a good HubNut car, shame it's not a TD and with a towbar

[@michaeltutty1540]

Really interesting video. The condition of the seats is great. Back in the 80s and 90s, Ford used some really good quality velour. Neat project.

[@juicedmaster]

I usually remove the seats before cleaning the interior. Can get into every nook and cranny that way and get better access to clean all the seats

[@richardmendham5278]

I can't believe how well this car has come up. Dad had a purple one! Good on you.

[@Rich-ll8ce]

Part 3 already !! lol... I had a 2.0 MK2 Ghia x, most comfortable car I ever owned.

[@chris9517]

That blanking panel near the ignition, at least in the st24/st200's was a dimmer for the dash lights.

[@thedoose8260]

Kept picturing Marty from mighty car mods face.. ‘IN THE BIN!’

[@charliecoco2115]

Great content Matt. This will create massive interest. Keep em coming 👍👏

[@ironlungthe3rd]

I like the "in the bin" reference, 😂.

[@GM-mk3ep]

I had a R plate 97 Mondeo TDi LX company car, which had air-con too. Was great to have

[@jackreid6412]

I like the idea of flipping it for other main car projects!

[@jamesblake3846]

I’ve got a set of new Ford 14” steel wheels with new Dunlop tyres that were fitted to my Mondeo briefly. I’m not sure if your car is running 15s though. You can have them if they’re of use and you can collect from Bristol.

[@jamesblake3846]

Also, welcome to road test it :)

[@furiousdriving]

Thanks Ill have a look at the car in the morning, can you drop me an email?

[@OldCarsNewVan]

The spec may I have changed by the time this car was made, but in 1996 when I got a brand new GLX Mondeo (same shape as yours) as a company car the GLX didn’t have air con! Did 100k in 3 years in that car - no problems at all except when I backed it into a post 🤣🤣🙄

[@zubeystinzen540]

Reverse the polarity on the pump to make it run backwards,this sometimes unjams the pump

[@mikecarpenter1968]

Never have I heard the term, “mould and bum juice”!😂

[@Digitalpiracy]

My '99 LX TD had aircon and the same stereo, big flashbacks here.I drove that car from 80K to 220k over 8 years. Good car.

[@kieranwhite6647]

I'd say that this would have had Air Con as standard, in 1998 they ditched the sunroof on the LX and gave you air con instead (takes off anorak)

[@cornishrider]

Coming along nicely, this is a great series

[@lemmykilmister450]

Quick tip mate for easy use on the multimeter. Get a couple of hat pins and push them in the back of the plug (back pinning), then use crock clips on them. 2 benefits, it's hands free and you won't damage the plug by pushing the probes in.

[@johnedwards3198]

Last time I saw something that Golfy... It had a VW Badge on the front 😉

[@Breene17]

Definitely should do more of these quick flips very enjoyable to watch

[@sarahmerritt7607]

Awesome job Mat 👍 looks like it's coming up really well, my 1998 LX has air con as well.😊😊

[@grayfool]

Slightly less mouldeo. Good job. Loving this stuff, reminds me of several cars I bought in the past.

[@mcjjordan]

I remember the wiring getting damaged under the carpets as it runs under the pedals etc & gets crushed Causing locking issues

[@jourdanze]

“Drivers door isn’t working, that’s a problem for another day” 😂😂😂 passenger works, that’s enough for me

[@Barriemac1974]

My first company car was an R reg 1.8LX estates in green. Someone splashed out on the options as it had a glass sunroof AND a/c. Best of both

[@Quran.ALkareem0]

I noticed a black Crown Victoria behind you that's the best car made ever

[@furiousdriving]

Actually very dark green 😎 but you’re right, an incredible car and a genuine P71

[@jonnyaykroyd]

A power probe is a super useful and inexpensive tool for providing power and ground to components to test them. Safer too than messing around with batteries and bare wires.

[@100SteveB]

She is going to clean up really nicely Matt, certainly looks like it was well looked after in the past. Have you dared slip your fingers under the carpet in the front foot wells? One problem I discovered on my car was water trapped under the carpet, it rotted small parts of the floor on either side. I knew nothing about it because the carpets are totally waterproof, thus they never even felt damp on the top side of the carpet. But underneath the thick sound insulation was soaked through. On the passenger side it was due to the seal between the pollen filter housing and the bulkhead had perished and cracked, and the drivers side was due to the actual sealant used to seal the body joints drying out. Mine was built in 1997, hopefully they had changed the body sealer used by the time they built yours. Mine got to about 20 years old then seams all over the car started to leak - the roof seam underneath the black roof trims leaked, then the joints around the boot went. Whatever they used just dried out and shrunk with age. Really hope you don't have the same issue.

[@TJC156]

The chaos in your life because of car batteries is thoroughly entertaining. Loving this series!

[@louisjames1062]

I personally buy premium, however, There is nothing wrong with budget tyres, just drive on them accordingly. They are perfectly safe if the cars is driven sensibly and within the law.

[@Monaghan]

You have a Crown Vic?! Good stuff. I'm from Ireland and have a former New York City yellow cab. Love Vics.