MD Diesel Transmission Woes

[NX74205]

Originally Posted by cooperplace

Hi Ibaker, am watching this with interest. I've been thinking of buying one of these but will definitely hold off, and keep my car which has a torque converter......

Petrol models have a torque converter, so unless you must have a wagon, or a diesel, I'd get the petrol one instead.

[manchu]

Originally Posted by NX74205

Petrol models have a torque converter, so unless you must have a wagon, or a diesel, I'd get the petrol one instead.

The old NA peteol did. I think the ecoboost petrol has the powershift.

[Mondaveo]

Originally Posted by manchu

The old NA peteol did. I think the ecoboost petrol has the powershift.

True for MC. With the MD, Ecoboost models also went to torque converter.

[cooperplace]

Originally Posted by NX74205

Petrol models have a torque converter, so unless you must have a wagon, or a diesel, I'd get the petrol one instead.

yes, I must have a wagon. Having had falcon wagons (great cars but thirsty) I'd really like the economy of the diesel.

[R12RT]

Originally Posted by cooperplace

yes, I must have a wagon. Having had falcon wagons (great cars but thirsty) I'd really like the economy of the diesel.

I don't think anyone should be too frightened of buying a Mondeo with the DCT transmission. Being a wet clutch DCT they are far removed from the issues that affected the Focus.

While owners have experienced issues with this transmission in the past there are many that are approaching and have exceeded 200000km. Aso, the Talkford website isn't describing widespread issues with this transmission.

I have a diesel hatch with DCT. I've had zero issues with transmission in 70000km. In fact, I would rate this as the best automatic transmission I've experienced.

My only concern with this vehicle is when it comes to selling. Ignorance and fear surrounding the transmission may make it a difficult car to sell.