Engine overheating, front wing replacement and covid screen, mk5 ford mondeo.

[@ThePerson444]

The UK's leading authority on high mileage mondys is back!

[@alan4x]

🤣

[@TheDaf95xf]

Great having you back Alan and Monica 👍🏻😘

[@alan4x]

thanks stevie😊

[@tecnaman9097]

Running a fleet of taxis...brings tears of agony to my eyes. I must be a bloody masochist because I can't stop watching you Alan lol.

[@alan4x]

lol, cheers tecnaman😆

[@don-qb4xb]

Good to have you back Alan. Could see how frustrated and down you where from your last vlog. Chin up my friend we have all been struggling. Snapped a few of those pipes off myself.

[@alan4x]

Thanks 👍don21😊

[@0067jon]

My 15 plate 2.0 tdci with 107k on the clock started overheating exactly the same 4 days before this video was uploaded. Originally replaced the thermostat myself at a cost of £185 which didn't solve it. My local dealer has just finished replacing the pump which had also stripped from the shaft and the belts as well. Came to a total of £465 inc parts and labour. At least replacing the thermostat wasn't a waste of time as it was living on borrowed time before it was going to start leaking ! Will remember your tip to check the expansion tank return pipe for flow if it ever happens again. Great video, nice to see you back on KZbin. Have saved me a small fortune in diagnostics and doing my own repairs over the last few years on my Mondeo's.

[@alan4x]

cheers 0067jon😊

[@MarkWilson-qb5kr]

We’ve also been useing gates water pump set ,for about £100 for everything ,no issues yet ,changing them at 100,000

[@andraskorte]

You saved my life and my soul! My wife was going to kill me because this beauti Mondeo. Cant say you enough thank you for this tip with boiling coolent. A taxi driver from Hungary!

[@LinuxGalore]

Rain started up and here I was thinking there goes my day and Alan brightens up my day.

[@alan4x]

lol... thanks richard🤣

[@Malcarper]

8:20 ..... Please ask Monica, to model pvc trousers.

[@alan4x]

😁

[@Matt-go7ss]

And top......🤞

[@Ireland103]

as always brilliant Alan, your knowledge and way of explaining is second to none...you should have being a technical collage instructor/teacher... great to have you back.... and Monica too

[@alan4x]

thank you cathal😊😆

[@mikeberry304]

Nice. To see you all carrying on as normal as possible Alan , Miss M is very talented at what she can do , it's been tough in the trade , but we've gotta carry on picking the carpets when doing our lovely job , take care 😷😷😷😷💪🛀😀🇬🇧😎👍

[@alan4x]

cheers mike😊😆

[@mkdavo]

Can't believe how fragile some components are on this version of the mondeo, genuinely shocked a water pump should fail. Anyways another great video.👍 👍

[@marklittler784]

Manufacturers like to live and learn at their customers expense.

[@alan4x]

cheers mkdavo..not a good water pump...never had a problem with mk4 pumps

[@Matt-go7ss]

@@alan4x I bought a mk4 Mondeo partly off the back of your reviews..... absolutely love the thing. Thanks Alan

[@alan4x]

cheers matt

[@Malcarper]

I agree with you Alan at 19:25, the driver must have been well spaced out. Check inside that black bag under the wing...... it's sure to hold a secret stash of weed !!!!

[@alan4x]

🤣

[@john-we4pl]

Another good video. The wing change takes me back to when i left school i worked in a body shop 1990/91. They specialised in Rover/ Austin. They were rust buckets my job was to replace wings on mini metros. I must of done hundreds, i Could of done them in my sleep 😁

[@alan4x]

lol..i remember the metros well😊

[@leer9951]

Welcome back Al, don’t leave it so long next time. Your videos are really great mate.

[@alan4x]

cheers lee😊

[@davidlanghorne1603]

Alan, I always go to your channel when I want cheering up even though I don't have a Mondeo and after watching your videos have no desire for one. There must be a better choice out there which doesn't have a cambelt/water pump dual mass flywheel and clutch which all need changing at what seems to me a very low mileage - take the average mileage of 7-10000 per annum for a private motorist and it would likely cost more than the car was worth after 10/15 years to get this done and cause it be be scrapped. Our local garage in the '60's used to say that the only sensible choice for the working man was a Ford. How times have changed.

[@alan4x]

hi david, nothing is cheap anymore and with many plastic parts that don't last that long, i know a plumber that said the same about the modern materials he uses don't last anymore

[@marklittler784]

Amazing the wheel arch liners were designed to reduce noise rather than reduce rust yet more importantly tend to virtually eliminate rust in the wheel arches and front sills.

[@mariuskub]

Welcome back Alan and Monica she is much taller now ;-))

[@alan4x]

cheers marius😊

[@trevbe]

Great to see you've found you're Mojo again Alan and are back on the screen 👌

[@alan4x]

cheers trevbe😊

[@bunabuna9287]

Thanks Alan Great video 📹 👍 Monicanator class 👏

[@alan4x]

thanks buna😊

[@haydenhoneyfield6155]

Glad your back Alan i love your videos about mondeos and problems that occur and the high mileage they wrack up

[@alan4x]

thanks hayden😊

[@adampotter5763]

Welcome back Alan. Loving your videos. 😀👍

[@alan4x]

Thanks 👍adam😊

[@Honky_Konky_Phooey]

Normal service has resumed THANK GOD 🙏👌

[@alan4x]

lol..cheers andy😁

[@tvdel]

Good to have you and miss Monica back

[@alan4x]

thanks tvdel😊

[@dasauto7847]

I had the same fault today thank you for ur help and I have noticed that the thermostat was leaking as well

[@alan4x]

cheers for your comment das auto😊

[@KAZUYADOG]

Interesting snippets of info in another great video Alan,,,,,,,,,,,,and cheeky Monica.

[@alan4x]

Many thanks!😊😀

[@martinnally5570]

Great to see you back mate.

[@alan4x]

thanks martin😊

[@mixedboi]

This one is awesome. Thanks Alan

[@alan4x]

thanks emin😊

[@mixedboi]

@@alan4x you're welcome keep your head up, I cross my fingers so that everything works out great for you.

[@alan4x]

😁

[@AlanCooney]

Absolutely brilliant!!! And great editing too!!! So funny, and appreciate Monica as always!!

[@alan4x]

thank you alan😊

[@emailetheridge]

Alan, Missed your lighthearted but informative videos in lockdown.. Appreciate the reason for taking time out. There must be so many more Taxi driver damage stories to tell

[@alan4x]

lol, cheers barry, will get more vids out 😊

[@prime1971]

glad to see you back, sorry to hear (in your other video) your in a bit of a rut, love your content, don't have a mondeo but so much transfers to other cars, and love the humourous side

[@alan4x]

thanks p_r_i_m_e😊

[@michaelbryan1878]

Great to see you back Alan!

[@alan4x]

cheers michael😊

[@Mark-gf7yw]

Brilliant entertainment Alan (and Monica 😉) 😀

[@alan4x]

thanks mark😊

[@steverpcb]

I work next door to a commercial body builders, they often have stuff come in that has tried to go through a gap that was not wide enough lol. A certain delivery company that use de mountable boxs on trailers would de mount the box for repair right in front of the workshop door at some point over a weekend, Monday morning the trailer would be called back to move the box out of the way LOL. It is nice to see the return of bolt on wings, weld on ones add the same structural strength as an empty tin can ! You are right about the dear, it should have had the blood drained at the side of the road and then brought back and divided up :) One of the worst things to hit is a badger, they are SOLID and can take a wheel off ! Monica needs her own youtube channel :) You forgot the link to her instagram :(

[@alan4x]

cheers steve, you know i love your comments😊

[@artfulbodger9539]

Fantastic.. You are back with another of your brilliant and entertaining videos mate..

[@alan4x]

thank you artful bodger😊

[@bullseyeant]

Another great video from you and Miss M 👍

[@alan4x]

thanks bullseyeant😆

[@CutLeRoc]

Hi Alan, that PVC screen is actually a kit you can buy - our works have exactly the same in some of our vehicles

[@alan4x]

yes i have now found them on ebay for less than £20

[@banditpete12]

Missed your videos Alan! I think we need your videos more than ever now with COVID’ crap tv’ dark nights and bugger all to do!

[@alan4x]

cheers peter😊

[@thescallytrader]

Awesome you always give us the Ford Part Number as well. ..

[@philipnewton7524]

Love Monica She is fun to watch like u pal great videos could watch them all day Phil in stoke

[@alan4x]

cheers phil😃

[@billysally208]

Back on form Alan, great vid, keep safe mate

[@alan4x]

Thanks 👍

[@s9enny]

Hi Allan I drive trucks at night not to far from you and have hit two dears already this year don’t really cause us to much trouble 44tons helps 👍

[@alan4x]

lol🤣😊

[@mcqueenfanman]

I've had a couple of water pump fail that way, one had coolant so rusty that the fins were wore down to nothing. If your car doesn't have that small bleeder tube, you can unhook a hose at the heater core and start it up. It should flow like a garden hose.

[@carolhunt304]

Another interesting video, I found it very interesting, I don’t know how you can get all the things you do in the time frame you have

[@alan4x]

i am living outside time and space🤪

[@markmurphy9280]

Awesome again! informative, and entertaining, good stuff.

[@alan4x]

thanks mark😊

[@chasmcl42]

Now that's entertainment and education all in one thanks Alan, see you on Instagram Monica.

[@alan4x]

cheers charles😊😁

[@TonyTony-xj6uv]

Bit of background on the overheating warning, it only works if you have water in the system a new warning was bought in during an ecu update as you know the thermostat tends to fail in a catastrophic way dumping all the water and causing the oil to get that hot it would melt the sump and drop the oil. And the only water temperature sensor in use was on the thermostat that then wouldn't have water so drivers would not see the heat increase. The update has a software that correlates between the thermostat and the oil cooler giving the warning, I'm not sure if you have updated all your cars or if you have access to ids i took the time during the last lockdown to update 75 of our mondeos very time consuming but saves a hell of a lot of money in the long run.

[@alan4x]

cheers for that

[@Matt-go7ss]

Welcome back. I'm wondering..... on your taxis do use brand name tyres or just the cheapest ones you can find? 👍

[@rosstaylor2380]

I’d be interested to know too.

[@marklittler784]

@@rosstaylor2380 Especially considering they're very heavy on front tyres back ones seem to last forever forget low profile large wheel ones I was getting one every three weeks ! ! Roundabouts !!!!!!!! 😈

[@retroboy8696]

I use premium brand on all my taxis

[@rosstaylor2380]

@@marklittler784 I would have thought rotating tyres would even out the wear. I do and have a Mondeo and get 30,000+ miles out of mine

[@0067jon]

I've been using Nexen Nfera SU 1 on my taxi for a couple of years. A mid range tyre, good grip, quiet and last about 15k on the front.

[@memoengland]

Welcome back Alan Pozdro dla Moniki

[@alan4x]

thanks memoengland😊

[@gotj]

You don't change the oil seals too? Camshaft and crankshaft? Your vidjeos are the best. Thanks to Monica :-)

[@alan4x]

never had a camshaft or front crank seal leak yet so never changed them when replacing a belt

[@mathy210]

Well worth the wait ✋ 👌 see yar...tell the next time keep safe....

[@alan4x]

cheers mathew😊

[@supajonboy]

Hi Alan. Your Mondeo videos have been really helpful with sorting out my Mk4 2013 2.0 tdci thank you! Just wondering if you or anyone following this has had any issues with the fuel filler on these? Having a nightmare with it! Everyone says the same thing - "Ah yeah it's the Ford easy fuel thing and you are holding the fuel pump nozzle at the wrong angle!" Unfortunately its a bigger issue than the angle of the nozzle. It constantly clicks off unless you press it very very lightly and we are talking like 10 minutes to get £20 in the thing. There looks to be something broken/out of place underneath the flap the nozzle goes in to. Be massively appreciative if anyone has any advice on sorting it.

[@alan4x]

hi john... i would get the breather pipe that runs down the side of the filler checked as it could be blocked

[@supajonboy]

@@alan4x thanks. I removed the wheel arch liner which reveals the filler and pipe right down to the fuel tank. It was all pretty badly gunked up so cleaned it all up. Made sure the breather pipe wasn't blocked. No luck! However my mate works at a breakers and he's got me the full assembly from filler down to the tank. Hopefully replacing this sorts it. Embarrassing at the petrol station taking 10 minutes to get £20 in the thing

[@peraltamenta]

Thanks Master!!!

[@alan4x]

😊🤣

[@mathy210]

I live in bridgend and it very sad down here as fords have closed its engine plant down its heart braking to the least 😢

[@gotj]

It seems they're making the focus in China now. At lest the "Active". They made the Edge in China too.

[@SammyInnit]

One of the reasons I've used ford for so many years. Now there's no real reason not to go German.

[@charlesdale5965]

Dear Alan, Would it have been better to carry out a cylinder leak test before continuing with the water pump replacement in case of head gasket failure or worse....... Regards

[@alan4x]

hi charles..if any compression was entering the cooling system it would pressurise very quickly which would steer you to head gasket failure plus we have no fluid for our leak test kit as we never use it...not had any head gaskets blown on these engines yet

[@nathancheeseman4582]

Have you ever had any dpf problems with these latest gen Mondeo? It would be interesting to see what you done to rectify it If you have experienced problems with them. 👍

[@alan4x]

faulty egr valve caused excess soot in the dpf which then needed a static regeneration that's happened a few times now

[@meknownothing]

Oh deer that crash was a dear job. Lol another great video thanks alan

[@alan4x]

lol..cheers andrew😊

[@jamesfish7647]

Welcome back alan

[@alan4x]

cheers james😊

[@jamesfish7647]

@@alan4x anytime buddy keep them coming esp with monica

[@marklittler784]

The electronic water pump yes electronic went on the Skoda Octavia I drive and the fan was going like the clappers when I switched off, so i've put the internal heater metrix up to high temp inside, so the radiator fan isn't doing overtime, I just adjust the fan speed on the heater inside if it happens to start overheating but rarely does.

[@anthonymillar6183]

You’re a great spokesman for Ford Alan 😂

[@grahamcorley8156]

Yay. Your back 😀

[@alan4x]

cheers graham😊

[@crazy-diamond7683]

Would I be guessing correct its a PSA engine? The 307 had a coolant thermostat housing cracking issue?

[@alan4x]

yes it is😆

[@jimbojombo4464]

Hi Alan sorry to comment on a old video but I want to use this methed to test the water pump on my 10 plate Nissan qashqai 1.5dci it does have 1 small pipe going into the tank and 1 medium size coming out and going into the rad thanks jamie.

[@johnspanishh6872]

Hi Alan .... Do you think that the mondeo is the best choice for a taxi ? Just curious as you seem busy fixing them lol

[@alan4x]

yes always busy fixing them, 100 cars and a load of low quality drivers lol

[@brigman28]

Your winging it now Allan 😆

[@alan4x]

yes i am lol..cheers wayne😁

[@SteveCardiff]

Hi Alan. £203 plus vat?? Bit bloody steep! I run a 2.0 Tdci Focus and always buy my Genuine Parts from Rates Ford who are based in Grays in Essex but also have an ebay shop. Back in May this year I bought a cam belt kit and water pump with the idler wheels etc for my Focus for £163 delivered. It's the psa engine too, but I think the later Mondeo uses a derivative of it so maybe that's why it's so expensive?? Always a great price with them though, give em a try. By the way, i'm sure you haven't had that Mondeo on the road for a while, the mot ran out in April :D :D

[@alan4x]

cheers mogs...none of the taxis have a class 4 mot on them..that car was 3 years old in april so would need an mot but they get a council test instead which does not go on the government dvsa site

[@SteveCardiff]

@@alan4x Happy days. Don't think i'm stalking you or your cabs, there was a genuine reason for looking up the number plate :D

[@gotj]

Please make a vidjeo of the PCV valve of the peugeot 2.0 tdci engine, the diaphragm inside fails quite often and leaves the valve open and flapping, sounds like a trumpet. Or like a duck.

[@rubensilvarocha]

I was wondering... can you do a coolant renewal through those coolant return pipes?

[@alan4x]

you probably could...thats a good idea😁

[@frednetherlands887]

Thank you again.

[@alan4x]

thank you f netherlands😊god bless

[@marklittler784]

You see quite a few cars on motorways in jams that seem to have overheated parked up, many of them could of simply put the heater on inside to cool it down if their low radiator water level light wasn't on !!

[@alan4x]

many people don't know that but your spot on

[@johhnyrg]

Hahaha “ almost ready for the driver to go out and smash the shit out of it again ! “. As an ex Uber fleet manager I feel your pain. Great video Alan.

[@TonyTony-xj6uv]

Without sounding rude but what has uber got to do with taxis? Just a bunch of people without any street knowledge actively paying a company commission that is planning on making drivers obsolete

[@johhnyrg]

I agree with your sentiments exactly. That’s why it says “ ex”. Really didn’t want to get into the Uber - Taxi debate but just meant a fleet of drivers always aren’t truthful about the damage caused to vehicles.

[@TonyTony-xj6uv]

@@johhnyrg oh there a bunch of fibbers i had a driver last Tuesday come in after hitting a post said he had avoided a dog, they forget we have remote dashcams .... no dog he was either on his phone or snoozed off

[@mattyboy3908]

Nice video Alan. Why use brand new panels on these cars?

[@marklittler784]

Yeah, obviously not a common car though sadly they really are underated unfortunately, comfort is really what counts and you get it with these.

[@alan4x]

hi studio x....the insurance company are paying😁

[@derekmurran3417]

Missed watching your videos Alan very informative. Just a quick question I've a 2011 Mondeo 2.0 diesel. Can't fault the car it's been great but lately it's cutting out under hard acceleration but will start back up no problem. It's showing P1169 fuel rail pressure to low/high. I've changed diesel filter but still the same.. I've seen your video on the Mk5 high pressure fuel pump were the spring gives trouble. Just wondering have you ever had trouble with pumps on the MK4 2.0 diesel ? Or have any ideas what it could be before I start stripping engine and pulling my hair out lol Cheers mate. Keep safe

[@alan4x]

you need to have a fuel injector leak off test done first...chances are one of the injectors is leaking too much fuel back to the tank..the fuel pump can't keep the correct pressure in the fuel rail because of this

[@derekmurran3417]

@@alan4x brilliant will check it out. Thanks for reply Alan 👍

[@Zosik2011]

Welcome back. :)

[@alan4x]

thank you marcin😊

[@marklittler784]

" Look a nice shiny new wing! " " Probably not for long !!!! #$@ " 😂😃😂😃😂😃😂😃

[@alan4x]

🤣

[@sydmichel]

So what went wrong with the old part. At a pinch, could it have been fixed by say, drilling and pinning the shaft? Such a waste.

[@jamescaley9942]

On the plus side the pump didn't seize up and snap the belt. The real surprise is the Mondeos still exist., can't recall the last time I saw one.

[@alan4x]

🤣😊

[@alastairwright77]

Have you seen the next Mondeo?! What are you going to buy now...?

[@nemocap2958]

Hello Alan! Could you explain please about the second return pipe which comes from the thermostat. What's that return pipe for? No-one can give me a clear explanation.Just wondering if I am right saying that if I block that return pipe nothing bad would happen to cooling system and pressure won't go up.?!

[@alan4x]

that pipe from expansion bottle to thermostat allows any air in the cooling system to be circulated out of the engine...if it were blocked and you were low on coolant you could get overheating issues plus you would not be able to bleed the cooling system

[@nemocap2958]

@@alan4x Thank you so much!You cleared my chest!) I'm using this return pipe to connect petrol filter (transparent plastic body with paper filter inside) to filter coolant.Works like a charm!(under proper supervision of course)Lately bad egr coolant was injecting some soot in to coolant making coolant looking "unhealthy".5 filters returned the coolant to its former purity.(Same can be used to filter out sealant,rust,dirt, scale and etc.) I just was looking for proof that if there in no air in the system and enough coolant, this return pipe can be blocked (without consequences for the cooling system) let say if the filter clogs.Thank you once again.

[@guffermeister]

Another easy way is to turn the heater up as high as it will go. No heater means no water cirulcation if the engine is warm. Had this on my mk3 and a very common issue. At least the pully is metal unlike the some horrible VW designs.

[@deltaforceshuttles3749]

You really are an odd sod Alan / I think those Mondeos have driven you bloomin’ mad!

[@markplenty2631]

Nice, is that the Peugeot HDI engine in those cars now.

[@alan4x]

hi mark..yes it is

[@markplenty2631]

@@alan4x thanks for your reply, I really enjoy your videos especially this one.. 👌

[@alan4x]

😊

[@steverpcb]

Have you tried 3rd party water pumps to see how long they last ?

[@alan4x]

no not yet

[@lurchy666]

Hahaha love it half way through up comes an ad for ford servicing...... I do all my own servicing for about a quarter of the price of ol uncle henry.....

[@alan4x]

🤣

[@UZAIR-hv2rk]

My engine temperature gauge (Mondeo mk5) is below average every single day and that’s with driving up to 100 miles everyday ! Is it the temperature switch that can be faulty ? Any part numbers for that switch please MR HOWATT

[@BoltThrower321]

Alan will never score ...

[@0067jon]

I was thinking of fitting one of those plastic screens to my taxi but decided against it. There may be serious issues if in the event of a side impact the curtain airbags don't deploy correctly and either injure myself or a passenger. My insurance and licensing authority don't approve these either.

[@miras217]

Best regards from Thomas 60 😎

[@danglee1786]

Had exactly the same On a kuga the other day

[@shaunpearce1166]

Monica is wasted in the office, she make a great catwalk model. A gorgeous girl and Alan not too bad either 🤣🤣👍

[@alan4x]

cheers shaun😊

[@Matt-go7ss]

I think they've stopped making the Mondeo.....what cars you gonna replace them with?

[@alan4x]

no idea yet lol

[@slowlygoingbeige]

Should coolant circulate when the engine is hot cold or both? Just trying to diagnose our 2015 kuga which I believe has the same engine

[@alan4x]

yes the coolant will be circulating all the time the engine is running whether hot or cold...unless the impeller on the back of the water pump has come loose

[@slowlygoingbeige]

@@alan4x thanks Alan. It looks like it’s buggered. Keep up the awesome videos 😁

[@d4nzo]

9 and a half times out of ten your right, you certainly dont have a miss's then haha

[@alan4x]

funnily enough i don't🤣😁

[@wullieg87]

Alan, what size of engines are these mondeos you run?

[@stevenking1833]

There 2.0 tdci

[@6ettinold]

No olive coloured t-shirt?! Must be winter 🤔

[@alan4x]

well yeah it was cold🤣

[@headley7653]

Alan, I enjoy watching your Videos, your mechanical experience is second to none, however, don't take up comedy.

[@alan4x]

🤣

[@StopTeoriomSpiskowym]

I remember ST220 try to overheat too

[@monjurrahman9303]

Hi mate how do I use your service to repair my Ford mondeo mk5

[@timhancock6626]

My wife had that much bonnet damage from hitting a pheasant on the M1 and it smashed the windscreen.

[@dp8685]

I don’t know which insurance company taxis use but ours stated if fit plastic screen it has to be BS stamped and fit for purpose for vehicle intended to be fitted to and it is acceptable for mot and taxi test. Our council said would fail mot so we have not fitted especially if have accident I can only imagine claim fail. I would urge any taxi company to speak to their insurance co and licensing before fitting.

[@0067jon]

I've considered fitting one to my 15 plate mondeo taxi but due to the side curtain airbags I haven't. Dread to think what would happen if they deploy during an accident and a polythene screen is in the way. Don't think insurance would be happy either with an unauthorised modification. Our council will fail any car with one fitted.