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Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi
Swift Challenger 540

Swift
Performance
Weight

The Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi with a Swift Challenger 540 with an actual weight of 1488 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.

The motor preformance of the Ford is in general fairly good. But the weight of the Swift with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is heavy. Try to move luggage from the caravan to the car and drive not too fast. Remember to load your caravan correctly, insuring that the noseweight of the caravan is sufficient and the weight is distributed properly. But even so, a starting caravan driver is better off choosing a smaller and less heavy caravan!

Flat roads
Towing Performance
217
220

Mountains
Risk of snaking
237
111

Weight ratio: 83% (94% of kerbweight) 1488 kg 1784 kg

Payloads

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Ford

Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi
Swift Challenger 540

Swift

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the Ford is more than sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
  • If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, you will need a B+E (or B96) driving license.
  • Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 83%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 94%.
  • The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving is great. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are so great that it could be dangerous. Only if the driver has a lot of knowledge and experience in driving a caravan it should be safe to drive slowly. Proper and careful loading is essential! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is definitely recommended.
  • Recommended noseweight is 80 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 50 mph (80 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 111 points.

If the caravan starts to snake you should reduce your speed and slow down directly! Lift your feet off the accelerator and brake gradually. Hold the steering wheel into a fixed position.

Conclusion

  • Performance is fairly good.
  • Proper and careful loading is essential!
  • It's a perfect match!

 

Influence of User Payload on stability

Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.

Distribute the User Payload by yourself in the caravan and the car and then find out the stability rating of your loading configuration.

More information

More detailed information and specifically calculated top speeds and performance of this outfit.


Specifications

Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi
2001-2003

Power
131 PS (96 kW)
Torque
330 Nm @ 1800 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Swift Challenger 540

Mass in Running Order (MIRO)
kg
Maximum Technically Permissible Laden Mass (MTPLM)
kg


User Reviews

john shelton reviewed a Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi:

"on my fifth mondeo estate 1 mk1,2 mk2s all petrol and on my second tdci estate in the s version,,what a cracker ,these pull like trains and make light work of a 1497kg caravan with motor movers fitted,the only problem i have is pulling off when the road is wet i get a lot of wheelspin if i apply normal revs but i now have installed it into my brain to just a little revs when wet then steady build up as they will still wheelspin on a wet road at 40mph when towing,these cars also have a huge rear space to carry a lot,we carry an 85kg mobility scooter and dogs,we have tried other towing vehicles but still come back to the mondeo estate."

See more Ford Mondeo reviews.

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