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Ford Mondeo 2.0 16v
Swift Conqueror 630

Swift
Performance
Weight

The towing limit is exceeded by 334 kg!
It is not allowed to drive with this Swift.
Make sure the towing limit is correct.

We now give advice based on the assumption that the legal maximum towing weight is higher for your car and that the car should be allowed to tow this caravan!

The Ford Mondeo 2.0 16v with a Swift Conqueror 630 with an actual weight of 1834 kg is not a recommended match to drive.

The motor preformance of the Ford is in general more than sufficient. But the weight of the Swift with a User Payload (160 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is too heavy for long distances. 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
196
91

Mountains
Risk of snaking
188
38

Weight ratio: 109% (124% of kerbweight) 1834 kg 1677 kg

Payloads

The User Payload in the car (including all passengers) and in the caravan is:

Car
Caravan




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Ford

Ford Mondeo 2.0 16v
Swift Conqueror 630

Swift

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit is exceeded by 334 kg (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 109%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 124%.
  • The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving is great. It is not recommended to drive with this outfit for long distances!
  • Recommended noseweight is 90 - 100 kg.
  • Towball limit is 75 kg (Check this on the type plate of your towbar!)
  • Safe speed up to 50 mph (80 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 38 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 more than sufficient.
  • Proper and careful loading is essential!
  • It's not a recomanded match. Only if you are an experienced (caravan) driver it is posible to drive carfully.

 

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 16v
2007-2014

Power
146 PS (107 kW)
Torque
185 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Swift Conqueror 630

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


User Reviews

GERALD SCOTT reviewed a Ford Mondeo 2.0 16v:

"i have towed a 1992 sprte major supper for over ten years with the above car the original clutch lasted for 101 thousand miles and was changed in november 2015 the car is a 2001 model . my friend had a landrover discovery and changed to a mondeo they told me that it tows better than the landrover and uses less fuel, i am happy and confident with my combination,till now my car has done 102 thousand miles and my caravan has done about 25 thousand miles since new and is still in great condition.hope that new models will give the same service"

See more Ford Mondeo reviews.

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