How Long Will My Ford Mondeo Mk4, Clutch & Flywheel Last

How Long Will My Mk4 Ford Mondeo Clutch & Flywheel Last.
This clutch & duel mass flywheel was replaced on a 2014 ford mondeo mk4 2litre diesel.

[@mikekelly4222]

This guy is brilliant. Great mechanic and a sense of humour.

[@karlh3064]

His personality makes me laugh brilliant bloke 😂

[@Eisteee1986]

wow.. my mondeo mk4 2.2 tdci 2009 has 450970 km and my clutch still works perfectly greetings from germany

[@t5jerry]

SOUNDS LIKE "TRIGGERS" BROOM TO ME 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@user-sw4go6vc5s]

Lying

[@estefanoo]

The 2.0 diesel engines Duratorq from Ford that are equipping Mondeo and others are one of the best diesel engines ever. My car has nearly 400.000 km and I've replaced the flywheel and clutch kit once and nothing else. I had the car for more then 7 years and it's the best one I ever had.

[@0067jon]

Spot on with the mileage estimate. My previous MK4 was used as a taxi and lasted 142k before the flywheel started rattling. The clutch and slave cylinder were ok but changed anyway. Now have a MK5 and keeping an eye on your videos for some useful tips.

[@motoclonkdribblehead5423]

Good video. Like your style, made me smile!

[@cristiantanase3989]

my 2009 mondeo has 300k Km, the clutch still works perfectly

[@capatinaioan6320]

I like this video, and the way you present it is genial. Thank you for sharing with us!

[@andypeck1972]

"The flywheel... is rattlin'... like a twaat!"

[@sanjinred]

LOL

[@nickclark6001]

You have obviously done a lot of these clutches. How do you get away without using the special tool to compress the diaphragm spring which resets the auto adjust mechanism?

[@maximolotov]

:))))

[@leprechaunshelper]

Bloody good mechanic is Alan 👍

[@Q3ToPBuZz]

Stuck a solid one in my Octavia when the DMF started to rattle at 90k. Still going strong at 245k

[@charlesdale5965]

When a driver meets the mechanic. Never gonna end well.. Great videos btw

[@alan4x]

lol

[@shaungibson2427]

hey alan you always do a good job cleaning up other peoples messes aswell as fixing servicing and moting the taxis and other things as asked where is the best place to message you about car related issues or problems can you reply and let me know please and keep the good work up mate

[@sundance2421]

Alan, I"m pleased to say I"ve got a 2011 2lr mondeo diesel with 326000 miles on it. I"ve been taxiing it for 4 years, about 60000 miles a year. Same clutch same flywheel same everything except injectors and it's still driving sweeter than ever, tighter than a DA. I love it.

[@alan4x]

fantastic

[@family-accountemail9111]

Does having smooth gear gear change technique and not labouring in too low a gear extend lifetime? I am on 150k with same everything should I be worried?

[@user-sw4go6vc5s]

@@family-accountemail9111of course it helps

[@abaubaidah]

That's pretty good long life with the clutch... Better than bloody powershift maintenance and repair

[@jasonwillis4194]

Just at 141mls mk4 titanium x and the clacking sounds started your spot on if I dip the clutch it stops but on idle or slowly pressing the pedal you can hear the rattle great vid 👍

[@eimantasmikalauskas8471]

Well the flywheel is a signature ford problem. My father has it rattling for 4 years now on a mk2 galaxy, and still going. I had a 57 focus 1.8tdci and it was rattling, and now i bought a mondeo, and previous owner changed it 20k miles ago. Current mileage 180k miles and drives like a cloud. Really comfortable car.

[@1cheshire]

Mines a mk4 59 plate petrol 2 litre had it from 21,000 now touching 59,000 miles great car i love it.

[@eggbrook8048]

Hey, quick question are you supporting the engine from above with a support beam in this video? Also do you recommend replacing the crank oil seal with a clutch and flywheel job? Thanks for the great content, keep up the great work!

[@kingbolterz]

Interesting mileage!! Have to say, my Mk4 09 Mondy did 181000 miles before the DMF finally gave out. Clutch plate itself was worn but not slipping.

[@duratorque]

Excellent video, useful info. Another 30k miles for me...

[@daddydan1000]

Nice vid

[@chasmcl42]

Who ever invented the duel mass flywheel, and decided to put the clutch master cylinder inside the gear box needs there balls booting, good video though.

[@jakespeed6515]

Great video, just bought a 2011 from a dealer, day 1 driving it home, DMF rattle, they said they will be replacing it next week, interesting to know the average cost of a kit and time taken to do the job, would make me feel better about paying over the average cost of the car, they also replaced Timing belt and water pump prior to pick up.

[@RamseysDIYKoiPond]

Spot on buddy im glad to see mileage is averaging 140k my dmf is rattling now and the clutch has just started slipping on 172k

[@organiccold]

I never changed any clutch in any of my cars, the mondeo the previous owner had chaged it, but myself never had clutch issues, i dont wear the clutch,and England is flat so i cant understand how the clutchs dont last, i come from a place that is full of hills, some with 40% so if if didnt burned the clutch there for sure i will not burn it here lol. Great videos mate

[@FatHead1979]

Being stuck in traffic is what usually kills clutches, especially dual mass flywheels.

[@cheshirebowman4465]

First class mechanicing. Ya just know this guy would get the job done. Get rid of top gear and give this guy his own TV show. The engine he has just done is in loads of other makes of car, so it's a winner all round. Shows ya how to do it.

[@simonjohnhinton1938]

For some strange reason the mk4 1.8 tdci wears clutches out faster than the 2.0 tdci! My friend has a mk3 2.2 ghia x that has the single mass flywheel conversion which is obviously a bit snappier on clutch engagement. He didn't have it installed but found out later after he bought the car. I prefer dual mass flywheels and after covering 145,000 miles in my 2.0 petrol mondy it still works fine and the clutch still bites about a third off the floor. I don't do standing starts like some of these pushed for time execs lol...😅

[@grantmarshall3026]

I was a taxi driver for 17 years. In 2007 I was given a 1997 Peugeot 406 diesel with 118k on the clock. All those miles were spent towing cattle. It was replaced not long after, and I put 250k on the replacement clutch. The car retired from active service 6 years later,still on the clutch and there were 451k on the clock. Peugeot's and Volvo's were the best cars on our fleet,but the mark 1 Mondeo diesels we bought in 2000 were terrible. They were bought to replace Sierra's we had back then,but due to so much trouble,they expired before the 2.0 petrol and 1.8 Sierra's did. Mind you,we had to replace the 1.8 engine, which went off in a cloud of blue smoke.

[@1blackballed]

That's good to know as in a few months I'm looking at getting a cheap car to get me to and from work. And I'm pretty much down to getting either a 406 diesel or Volvo S40, V50 or S60 would like the 2.4 diesel engine in the Volvo though lol

[@freeandopenspirit]

ALAN watched many of your videos lad but I have one job I just can't do on my own and tbh I only trust you to do the JOB! You have all the kit and knowledge to make it a quick and simple job (He Say's) lol I have a 2014 MK4.5 1600 and I have 114k on it and I want / will need the DMF & clutch doing. kinda hoping I can pay you in advance so you can order the bits and id drive early one day to you :) Please let me know if this is possible. Cheers Lee

[@spaghappy]

I like this guy

[@shane24v]

I wouldn't worry, my mk4 2.2 is 228000 miles and no problems and still the original clutch.

[@axores20]

i believe in that, i sold mine mk4 2007 with 185k and still on original clutch. this fords are amazing. :)

[@spaghappy]

Thats fucking brilliant. Mines got 114000 and i was wondering about the clutch

[@uktech]

That's good going!

[@andreybelkov7890]

I have 119 000 miles on 2.2 mk4 and so far it is ok. But.. I bought a year ago flywheel and lost it in basement and now found it tremendously rusty. Conclusion: never let your flywheel be kept in a wet place.

[@shaunpmarshall]

my cars done 6 million miles

[@Badgertronix]

That's not a bad lifespan for a dmf. We never got the manual version here, just the poxy Powershift. Good job 👍

[@alan4x]

Badgertronix I have avoided those auto boxes but are they the ones with a lot of lag between gear changes?

[@Badgertronix]

alan howatt if they do you have a problem. Super quick changes but scared it will go pop one day

[@alan4x]

thanks

[@BritishBoy1971]

You are like Jasper Carrot's Cockney Cousin! 😂 A very good and entertaining video, by the way. Thank you!!

[@alan4x]

lol

[@maximolotov]

Original clutch 2008 Tdci slipping now at 264k. Km , but I was racing this winter .... 90 degrees turns with handbreak on ........ Engine breaking always for.last 2 years and often fast take offs

[@MyJarrus]

wow they do seem to last, very nice

[@davidwatson353]

my mk4 is on 168 k clutch and flywheel still good result

[@DavidMoralee]

Can I expect the same with an S Max?? Keep the videos coming. Great job.

[@alan4x]

yes the diesels will have a dual mass flywheel and will rattle when worn but how long one on a s max lasts i don't know..we only have models here, thank, alan

[@barryporteous4904]

My 2014 2.0 mK4: 167,000 miles - just beginning to hear the DMF death rattle!

[@bryanwillson1615]

Hi Alan. Well, I've been wondering why my clutch slips occasionally at over 50mph on 5th gear.....just done an oil change and noticed droplets of oil at the bottom of the seal between gearbox and engine. Black oil. So I'm suspecting a leaking rear oil seal???.....what do you reeckon Alan??.....Should I leave to get worse or bite the bullet and do a strip out?. How long does it take you to do a full removal and reinstall of gearbox?.....having seen yours and a couple of other vids my confidence is growing to take this job. Don't have a ramp but have all the other kit. Atb Ps. Bad luck really as the car is 9 years old and only done 60k!

[@potluckfishing]

Hi alan, I'm still on my original clutch and flywheel. 2008 mk4, 235,560 miles. I wont temp fate !!!!

[@alan4x]

holy crap, that is doing well

[@potluckfishing]

@@alan4x even my wife likes your videos, top job man.

[@Youremywifenkwdave]

Hi Alan. I’ve a 2009 1.8 tdci with a wet belt convert to chain. I’ve had the clutch done about 30.000miles ago. I’ve recently noticed it makes a clunk when changing gears especially when going from 2nd to 3rd and I’ve also noticed it makes a low but audible rattle when slowing down from 30 mph in 2ng gear. I’m not sure if it’s always been like this as I have the radio on most times and cannot hear it. Have u any wisdom to share with me. I will be soon any work myself and have access to a garage with tools

[@richardthornton1235]

I have a 2012 mk4 Mondeo, just changed the flywheel and clutch at 90,000 miles which by the sound of it is pretty early, however we do pull a caravan with it. 🤔

[@DaveWestMedia]

Hi Alan, stumbled upon your channel as our MK4 TDCi is coming up to 125k and therefore the timing belt is due for a change (far too big a job for me though!). Question related to clutch, when in first gear and pulling away there is a juddering from the engine (not the pedal, this feels fine although the bite now seems quite high from what I remember from when we bought the car). It tends to become more shaky when I've been doing a lot of town driving. I do mostly motorway miles (around 65 miles a day) and was wondering if this is a sign of the DMF on its way out? Doesn't happen in any other gear and car pulls clean and powerful in every gear. Sorry for the long post, just wanted to ensure you had all the info 👍 I do KZbin stuff so can appreciate the work that goes into it - thanks in advance and keep up the good work

[@alan4x]

hi, i would say your clutch centre plate is wearing thin and more to the point some of the clutch cover springs are weak which is giving you judder when pulling away... the clutch plate is not being engaged evenly anymore...quite common on an old clutch, the dmf would just make the engine vibrate badly and you would probably hear it rattling at idle speed

[@DaveWestMedia]

@@alan4x Hi Alan thanks for the reply. Funny you say about engine vibration, would this be as any speed including revs at idle? The engine is very smooth but I've noticed when accelerating onto the motorway there's a wobbling sensation from the front end but i think this may be the from nearside tyre is off balance - think we've hit a big pothole at some point as if I put the car in neutral at speed the wobble is still there. Bloody Welsh roads! Your reply makes sense so I guess I'll see if it gets any worse (it hasn't got any worse in the last 6 months).

[@alan4x]

hi, tyres out of balance will make the steering wheel shake...i would get that and your tracking checked

[@DaveWestMedia]

@@alan4x Awesome, cheers and thanks for the reply 👍

[@benings2964]

Hi, I have a 2009 mk 4 Mondeo 1.8 tdci. Car drives ok most days but some days feels a bit more sluggish than usual. When I pull off from standstill, a majority of the time I hear a loud noise as if the near side front brake is rubbing/vibrating..almost like a hooning sound, although its clearly not the brake as I have put the car in 1st with the hand brake on and basically gone through the motions of a hill start but not releasing the hand brake..the same noise is there..that is bad/slipping clutch right? Next...when I turn off the engine with the clutch pedal depressed...the engine comes to a halt as it should..I guess...but when I turn off the engine with the clutch pedal released...the car comes to a halt with a very noticable judder judder clunk!!...am I correct in saying this is the early stages of dual mass flywheel failure? I have also noticed a slight "tink tink tink" noise when the engine is at idle, and the car can be jerky (after a long run) when I back off the accelerator in 2nd. I have been quoted over £1200 inc vat at most places, Ford being the most expensive @ £1250 inc vat .. But have managed to find a well respected independant garage who have quoted £750 inc vat for a LUK DMF and clutch change. Any advice you can give would be much appreciated. Thanks, Ben.

[@t5jerry]

well alan, you seem to be the PERFECT guy to answer some questions, if you dont mind? can the mk4 mondeo diesel (any of them) have the solid flywheel conversion carried out on them , and do YOU do it to your vehicles, and if not , why not? if you DONT do the SFC conversion, what MAKE of clutch, flywheel and csc do you fit to your vehicles? many thanks t5jerry

[@alan4x]

hi, yes you can get solid flywheel conversion kits for most mk4 mondeo variants...and no we do not fit them...the only example i can give...a guy with a mk3 2litre diesel duratorq engine comes in with a slipping clutch...he purchased a clutch kit and solid flywheel from ebay as it was cheaper than buying a duel mass flywheel etc, we fit it and he goes off...three weeks later he is back saying can we take it all out and fit duel mass flywheel and put clutch back to standard..basically the engine was vibrating a lot and the clutch was very harsh when changing gear and it was bad to the point he could not live with it and wanted his car as it was intended. we have thought about solid flywheel kits but after that it kinda put us off.. we use LUK clutches

[@t5jerry]

@@alan4x cheers alan, your a (nutty) saint !

[@t5jerry]

the reason for the "rather" late comment (2 years) is because i`ve been trying to track down "einstein" you know, that taxi chap of your`s who was in this video at the start.....he seems like a "highly" intelligent guy and i wanted some words of wisdom from him to assist me in leaving this comment, but he`s gone M.I A !

[@kevinthacker8349]

Great estimate on Mileage, my 2.0 petrol/ LPG has done 134,00. After see this decided to do the job before it give up clutch plate ok dual mass flywheel little movement, hydraulic cly just about to give up. Was fun doing on floor with no air gun

[@danieldryden4246]

I own a 2011 2.0 tdci S Max that’s just hit 130k miles. Guess I should start putting some funds by for a new dmf, slave and clutch. 😳

[@alan4x]

probably lol

[@saschaanonymous2097]

My mondeo from 2008 103kw have now 350k km around 218k miles the clutch start making noise only when i drive 1 2 and reverse. Whe i on or of the engine or drive 3 4 5 6 is also no noise to here. I have to save some money for the repair. This car is wonderful, only timing belt is changed by 200k km the rest is original.

[@alan4x]

sounds great

[@saschaanonymous2097]

@@alan4x can this noise come from the 3 engine mount? The engin shakes when i start the engine. When the engine run it shake little bit.

[@CosgroveNotts]

Pain in the arse taking subframe out on the floor. Soft easily rounded off bolt heads too

[@TheVeyron81]

My mk4.5 was 3 years old and had 115k motorway miles when the slave cylinder shit itself. Still plenty life in the clutch & flywheel when it was pulled off.

[@m3golf]

Subscribed :) I was quoted £1100 for my 16 plate galaxy flywheel 🤦🏽‍♂️ still looking for a cheaper quote

[@martincorrigan3772]

My 2015 fly wheel lasted 114000 miles. Fly heel was falling apart. Clutch as intact but leaking.

[@jamiema3546]

Have mild clutch slipping but no rattle, 175k 09 mondeo, might make it to 200k...! Assuming that if I change the clutch better to change the whole lot at the same time?

[@marinkhan3066]

That is one old grumpy man u have their

[@alan4x]

marin khan Lmao.... your spot on there

[@prototix9071]

Hey Alan! Do you have the Torq numbers for the Flywheel? Thanks

[@eamonngarylacey4627]

Hi, I’ve just had the clutch and flywheel replaced on my 2010 mondeo 1.8tdci sport, the car was running fine before the work was carried out but now it won’t start. It’s turning over but it’s like no fuel is getting through, he replaced both crank sensors but it still won’t start, have you any idea what the problem might be please? Tia

[@sanjinred]

As I've understood it, the Volvo V70 mk3's are the same right?

[@leegreveson]

Spot on! Mine just started to rattle yesterday at 142k (1.8 TDCi) on a 2010 plate. Not looking forward to the bill...

[@markkerr3761]

I've just bought a 2010 one but only has 41k on it!! I know it's a cliché but literally had one lady owner haha full Ford service history... Not worried about mileage just wondering how many years the flywheel can last?! Seems quiet at the minute... How much did the replacement cost you?

[@FatHead1979]

Interestingly, my 2005 MK2 Focus 1.8 TDCi is still on it's original DMF and clutch @ 174K miles. I wonder if the extra weight of the MK4 Mondeo over the MK2 Focus wears the 1.8 TDCi clutch out quicker?

[@Nathan-bc3gj]

Also have a 2006 MK2 Focus Estate 1.8 TDCi with original DMF and clutch @ 108K miles, but the DMF is on it's way out. Can hear a slight rattling sound and mild vibration at RPMs below 2000 in 1st to 3rd gear + when depressing the clutch in the lower gears the vibration stops. Will go easy on it until it gets worse :/

[@davidrichards1253]

I'm on borrowed time then with my Mondeo😂😂 my last Volkswagen only lasted 104k and the flywheel was rattling all over the place.

[@Koldsmith]

Watching this in my 2009 MK4 with only 83,000 miles OTC :D

[@Dorngrunder]

Damnit! My mondeo MK4 has 146 000 miles on it, original clutch.

[@nr1cristi]

Allan... help! is the flywheel allowed to have 2 wobbles ? on mk4 model ?

[@robertasviskupaitis9195]

when did they update 2.0tdci ? I know it used to be the unit run in many peugeots and called 2.0HDI and volvo's 2.0D it is a good engine but when tdid they facelift this in mondeo's are the newer ones better? I mean like 2011+

[@geoffreyrawlings9736]

Excellent content..

[@davidclarke9004]

Must be a record, have 09 2L TDCi with 218000 miles on the original clutch and still running, 😁

[@cheeseyphil]

My 2012 2.0tdci 163bhp which I bought 2 years ago with a full Ford Service history has a click sound when I press down on the clutch. I have 118k miles on the clock. Going for timing belt this month but wondering what would cause the click? Possibly the slave cylinder.. Gr8 videos btw. Really enjoy them.

[@alan4x]

Phil Fagan Hi, thanks for your comment. I don't ever recall hearing a single click noise when pressing the clutch down on a mondeo. Just to check here for sure .... have you tried sitting in drivers seat with all doors and windows closed and engine idling. Press your clutch pedal down just before half way... if you hear a constant rattling noise then the flywheel is worn. If you hear nothing the flywheel should be ok. Trouble with the release bearings they tend to rattle rather than a single click. Seems a bit of an odd one.

[@Jakub-cv1fk]

@Phil Fagan Did you ever find the cause of the knock? Have the same issue on my 2014 Mondeo 2.0 TDCi, seems to be only happening when pressing the clutch after moving forward in first or after moving backwards. The noise can also be heard in neutral but only when the engine is running. I think it may be excessive wear on the arc springs within the dual mass.

[@robthomas7232]

Like your vids. Any difference in the expected dmf life on a 2.2 tdci as my 2009 tit X sport has just done 100k. Shame your not closer as could do with some advice on intermittent long crank on start issue.

[@alan4x]

Rob Thomas Hi, I am pretty sure your engine, which is a Peugeot engine .... a different variant of the one I changed the clutch on should last about the same kind of mileage of approximately 140k or more. The mk4 mondeos with the really bad clutch and flywheel life were the 1.8tdci which were knackered at 60k quite often so the Peugeot setup was much improved lol

[@robthomas7232]

Cheers for the response Alan, who'd have thought a Peugeot component would have been more reliable 😀

[@shane24v]

2.2 is a variation of the 2.0 and my 2.2 is on 228000 miles with the orig clutch and no faults.

[@delmcg5834]

alan how much would it be just to fit clutch and flywheel great vid by the way

[@alan4x]

hi, depends where you go but i would say on average it would cost £350plus vat

[@performanceworld02]

Fancy doing one in my 61 plate titanium x sport al 184,000 on the clock

[@danielrieper6971]

ouh-ouh..mine is catching 156 000 km now *time to rattle* ;)

[@lukewilliams8637]

Mine is on 190000 on a 12 plate I reckon another 20k before replacement and my mate is on 340000 is on 11 plate and is still going both cars are taxis

[@upupandaway5646]

Nice job would ever go to a single mass flywheel. Thanks

[@saverio8504]

HI. I have a 2009 Mondeo 2.2 TDI. I have difficulty engaging first gear when stationary. the car as 370,000km. do you think it's the master cylinder, ? clutch,? or something else?. I. almost always at traffic lights, I have to first engage third gear, and then first gear to start 😕

[@MrAndrewmartin]

Anyone know is 50k normal on a Luk full clutch and dms kit as mine appears to be reving and slipping at high gears. I don't ride the clutch.i thought they were good for a least 100k

[@derekames3017]

you do know there is a proper tool for fitting sac,s?

[@uuuu-kh9bh]

I love you

[@onsight2822]

Ohw man 😣 I think mine has just gone !!! It's stuck in second gear !! 😭

[@gerwynrees9870]

My 2.0tdci lasted until 215k when the dmf exploded. Out of interest I had loads of trouble because my garage asked if I wanted the crank seal replaced. I said yes as it was a low cost part and seeing as they were there. However they scratched the end of the crank and it was spewing oil. Does it make sense to change that seal or was I taken for a ride??

[@alan4x]

hi, i never replace the rear main oil seals unless they are visibly leaking and they don't often leak...it sounds like the garage had good intensions as it would make sense to replace it with the flywheel off but obviously it has not worked out and only caused grief. problem is it is now down to them to rectify your oil leak you never had to start with

[@gavin258]

No mention of doing the crank seal behind the flywheel while in there, is this not something that needs doing with a clutch change on the MK4.

[@guywilloughby3383]

Mine is a 2012 1.6 and its just done 250000 miles, had the clutch done at 90000 last time,now it's rattling like bollocks again. So that's 160000 miles on this clutch,not bad,the clutch is actually OK it's the flywheel that's goosed

[@paxtonix]

@3:44 since when you test flywheel like that ? only radius work .

[@Dave-qy1fn]

Great job ..but you not mentioned that when replacing the pressure plate it's need to be reset.. ..folk have fitted the pressure plate only to find that the clutch pedal is so stiff as a result resulting in slave cylinder damage. Some are already reset when new but some ain't . Apart from that top bloke

[@squeezedgiant]

Hi, have u tested any after market DMF/clutch? Like Sachs or Luk? Do they fit well and run smoothly? Would you recommend?

[@alan4x]

luk are a good make

[@iluvgsds]

4:02 LUK is stamped on the flywheel so how can it be the original?

[@DaveGreeneramblingcarpenter]

That's good going, my 2009 transit has just turned 200,000 with the original clutch, umm, indeed the flywheel is rattling like a twat 😁 really not looking forward to doing it

[@davidmkwilliams1967]

I have a problem anyone help i have 2.0 galaxy 110 miles and gear jumps out of second gear and grinds gearbox or clutch?

[@Aleksander9003]

Hi Alan, my clutch does not disengage the gearbox properly and im not exactly sure why, Im beging you for help now. The problem is when I start the car with the clutch on than I can select 1st and reverse no problem, but when I start the car and let the clutch go and wait and the press it again its hard to put it in 1st or reverse, it is great when the car heats up, but it is bad when cold. I did put new motor in with the gearbox from 2014 smax with 40k on the clock (mine is galaxy 2011) I didnt check the clutch but Im assuming that it is ok after that kind of milage, then Ive change master cylinder and brake fluid, but my clutch pedal seems like its clicking when I let it go, if the return spring is removed then the clutch pedal doesnt come back all the way, should it come back all the way? It feels like there is some sort of air lock in the system, but ive bleed the clutch like we do with brakes, Is this how it should be done? Or is there any other clutch bleeding method for this car? Thank for your help.

[@alan4x]

hi, it is difficult to tell without seeing it but i would check your pedal assembly properly especially where the master cylinder joins onto the clutch pedal pivot point as if it is loose or fractured you will not be getting the proper pedal travel to operate the clutch. to bleed the clutch i would connect a brake bleeder to the slave cylinder with a one way valve so the air and fluid can only be forced one way but first thing i would do is check out that pedal clicking noise

[@Aleksander9003]

@@alan4x Thank you very much for a quick reply, pedal assembly itself seems to be fine, the clicking noise that Im on about is the noise of a play in master cylinder hole where its connected to pedal. But it think it is because when you press the clutch all the way down and you let your foot go master cylinder itself should lift the pedal all the way up as the pressure in slave cylinder from clutch pressure plate should be well enough for that, but instead whats happening is master cylinder goes back only 3/4 way back and leaves like 3 to 4 cm free play in the pedal and when i put that spring back pedal goes up till that point and then that springs takes it all the way up, and that clicking noise is from when master cylinder stops pushing the pedal and gets pulled out instead. I know that there should be some play in the assembly, but what I dont understand is why that master cylinder doesnt push the pedal all the way up, all the other vehicle with hydrolic clutch that i was working on havent had that spring on the pedal it was just the master cylinder that took them all the way up and no spring was needed. Is this supposed to be like that or should I bleed the clutch again somehow again? Could this also be broken pressure plate that doesnt push slave cylinder all the way back? Or a rusty spline on clutch disc that prevents the disc from free movement? Im sorry if you didnt understand me, but I simply dont know all the proper mechanical terms to describe that. Thanks for your help again:)

[@websurfer1585]

I wondered why so many mondeos with 135k miles on the clock were being sold so cheaply :)

[@benking9503]

How come your hands always look ok and when I undertake jobs like that, I get covered in black!

[@alan4x]

lol, i wear latex gloves most of the time...if i don't i get grease and dirt in fine cracks in my hands and takes ages to wash it out

[@First01100]

Hi there, I am in the prosess of changing the flywheel and clutch on my 2009 Mondeo. It`s run 302"km so it is about time. However when I removed the subframe I noticed tha the vacuum hoses to the DPF is shot to peaces. I have not been able to find out where wich hose goes wear from the DPF to the vacuum control unit. There is one long tube and one shorter tube on the DPF, does it matter witch goes where on the vacuum control unit?

[@alan4x]

hi, yes it does matter.... you will notice that both hoses are different diameter that fit onto dpf....you can buy the hoses as a kit

[@First01100]

@@alan4x Thanks, keep posting those great videos.

[@CyberSpark23]

Was quoted 1100 euro for replacement of clutch and dmf as the flywheel is rattling like a twat too. Asked about getting solid clutch conversion they would rather do the dmf change they said. Cheapest quote for a conversion I got was 500. Think I know why they said no 😁

[@andyuk1923]

Hello, I have a Ford Mondeo 1.8 tdci zetec with a lynx engine. The car has shakes/ vibrates at idle and even worst when I accelerate at 1200rpm. After 1500 rpm it becomes more balanced . The flywheel is not knowing ..it is a slight noise difference when the clutch is down however the shaking does not change at all.Nobody has a straight answer for this..some say it's the dmf..others say that this might be do to an injector. Any thought on this please ?

[@alan4x]

if you had an injector not working the engine would have a misfire and would not clear after 1500rpm.....the 1.8tdci were bad for knocking out dmf.....with engine running.....push the clutch pedal down about half way....if you hear rattling it is worn out, if the flywheel is left to rattle for much time it becomes really out of balance and causes the engine to shake at idle and drive almost like a misfire

[@andyuk1923]

@@alan4x Thank you very much for your reply . Any experience with the single mass flywheels on eBay ? Worth a shoot ? Also.. were are you based and how much would you charge me labour to have it fixed. I love the way you work :D

[@henryrolt3747]

What's the highest mileage you've seen a MK4 Mondeo get to? Curious as my dad has a 2009 1.8 Diesel with 203,000 and counting. Still on original clutch and flywheel.

[@stojanhumar1704]

I have on my 1.8tdci, year 2007 about 370.000km. Never let me down.

[@janek2112873]

@@stojanhumar1704 2010 1,8tdci 405000km 2 times timing belt replace, at 200K DMF,still original turbo,injectors,Highpressure pump no oil leaks. mostly oil change a 10K kilometers and valvoline fe5-w30 oil

[@netkotreci8882]

My 2008 mondeo 1.8TDCI lasted for 210 000 km. Probably could last for 10 or 20 000 km but as soon as I felt vibrating cluch pedal, i replace it. It costed 600 €

[@davidoseman]

Don't you need a special clutch tool for the clutch on them dual mass flywheels

[@danielnewson4046]

Hi alan going to be replacing my clutch soon on my ford potato mk4 2.0 as my pedal is getting pretty high 170k miles I am a takeaway driver what is the best clutch to use was going to go for luk full kit or sachs full kit thanks dan

[@alan4x]

hi, both are good but i use luk quite a lot..

[@danielnewson4046]

Thanks you very much I go with luk

[@usramx]

Dear Alan, my 2012 1.6 tdci is at the ford dealership, they had replaced the clutch and now the car won't start... Have you encountered this?

[@alan4x]

hi. the 1.6 tdci is different to the 2 litre engines so i am not really familiar with your engine but i would be checking for any sensors like the crankshaft sensor or any wiring around the gearbox area that might not be put back together correctly

[@warrenmckay202]

My Mondeo has done 205000 miles on original clutch and not a rattle in sight. Although I have mattered the art of changing gear without using the clutch.

[@djollieuk]

My mondeo is rattling like a twat too how much would this repair cost or should i have a go at it myself