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    1998 Ford Mondeo

    New from

    $24,990 excl. on-roads

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    Warranty

    2 year, 50,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    About the Ford Mondeo

    Last updated Sep 27, 2025

    The new Ford Mondeo is a medium-sized car offered in 5D Hatchback, 4D Hatchback, 4D Sedan and 5D Sedan body styles. Available in Australia from $24,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the LX variant and topping out at $33,799 for the GLX.

    There are 2 variants of the Mondeo available in Australia.

    The Ford Mondeo is only available with an null motor that produces 94kW and 170Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The new 1997 Mondeo is offered with a 2 year, 50,000 km warranty.

    1998 Ford Mondeo Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Ford Mondeo

    LX

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Roof
      • Anti-theft Protection Type: Code
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
      • System Cassette
      • System Cassette Automatic Reverse
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Type: Stereo
    • Body exterior
      • Body Side Molding Colour: Body Colour
      • Body Side Molding Size: Narrow
      • Body Type: Sedan
      • Grille Colour: Body Colour
      • Local Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Non-corrosive Body Location: Part
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
      • Number Of Doors: 4
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 74.43
    • Cargo area
      • Load Restraint Type: Hooks
    • Convenience
      • Ashtray Front Illuminated
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated
      • Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade
      • Front Ashtray Location: Front
      • Number Of Door Switches Lights: 4
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Rear Ashtray Location: Rear
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 480
      • Front Headroom (mm): 986
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1287
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 1076
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1370
      • Front Track (mm): 1503
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 38.8
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.4
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 50.7
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 42.4
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 34.4
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 53.9
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 53.3
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10350
      • Overall Height (mm): 1424
      • Overall Length (mm): 4556
      • Overall Width (mm): 1750
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 949
      • Rear Leg Room (mm): 874
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1355
      • Rear Track (mm): 1487
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2704
    • Doors
      • Exterior Door Handles Color: Black
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 84.8
      • Catalytic Converter Type: 3-way
      • Compression Ratio: 10
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01
      • Engine (l): 2
      • Engine (cc): 1988
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Engine Location: Front
      • Engine Orientation: Transverse
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 88
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Ignition Type: Electronic
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 62
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Instrumentation
      • Clock Type: Digital
      • Instrument Cluster Type: Analogue
      • Number Of Odometers: 1
      • Oil Pressure Type: Warning Light
      • Water Temperature Type: Gauge
    • Interior trim
      • Door Panel Trim Material: Partial Cloth
      • Floor Covering Load Area: Textile
      • Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
      • Load Area Side Covering Type: Textile
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Configuration: Twin
      • Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
      • Power Locks Internal Switch
      • Power Locks Operation: Key
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.4
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 44
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 9
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 26
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 9
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 5.4
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 128
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 94
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 170
      • Power Measurement Standard: Iso
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5700
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3700
    • Roof
      • Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Cloth/felt
    • Safety
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Grabbers
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Grabbers
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
    • Seats
      • Center Front Seat Armrest Integral Box
      • Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Passenger Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Storage
      • Audio Media Storage Unit Cassettes Type: Cassettes
      • Audio Media Storage Unit Cds Type: Discs
      • Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • Console Dashboard Storage: Open
      • Console Dashboard Type: Full
      • Console Floor Location: Floor
      • Console Floor Storage: Lidded
      • Console Floor Type: Full
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
      • Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Glove Compartment Illuminated
      • Glove Compartment Lid
      • Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Axle Ratio: 3.84
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Front
      • Transmission 1st Gear Ratio: 3.42
      • Transmission 2nd Gear Ratio: 2.14
      • Transmission 3rd Gear Ratio: 1.45
      • Transmission 4th Gear Ratio: 1.03
      • Transmission 5th Gear Ratio: 0.77
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Reverse Gear Ratio: 3.46
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Cfc Free Liquid Aircon
      • Ventilation System Micro Filter
      • Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 4
      • Ventilation System Rear Seat Heater Ducts
      • Ventilation System Recirculation Setting
      • Ventilation System Side Window Ducts In Doors
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
      • Number Of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
      • Rear View Window Rear Window Defogger
      • Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
      • Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 60
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): 50000
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 24
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 50000
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 24
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1263
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Covers: Full
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 185
      • Rear Wheels Covers: Full
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 185

    GLX

    Adds to LX:
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 72.09
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
    • Convenience
      • Number Of Door Switches Lights: 5
      • Reading Lights Front Location: Front
      • Steering Wheel Mounted Cruise Controls
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1300
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 470
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.2
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 944
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Includes Dead Bolt
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Safety
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 1
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Visibility
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 1
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1304
    Removes from LX:
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Number Of Doors: 4
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 74.43
    • Convenience
      • Number Of Door Switches Lights: 4
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 480
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.4
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 949
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Key
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Visibility
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1263
    See all 1998 Ford Mondeo Specs

    1998 Ford Mondeo Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Ford Mondeo?

    The Ford Mondeo offers a 2 year 50,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Ford Mondeo FAQs

    The cheapest Ford Mondeo is the LX that starts from $24,990.

    The most expensive Ford Mondeo is the GLX that starts from $33,799.

    The best towing capacity of a Ford Mondeo is 1500 kg offered by the following variants: LX and GLX.

    The largest Ford Mondeo is the LX which measures 1750mm wide, 4671mm in length and sits 1463mm tall.

    The most powerful Ford Mondeo is the LX which has 94kW of power from its 2L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Ford Mondeo is built in Belgium and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Ford Mondeo is the LX which weighs null kg (kerb weight).

    The Ford Mondeo uses Unleaded.

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