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Ford Mondeo Wagon 2.2 TDCi
Swift Challenger 540

Swift
Performance
Weight

The Ford Mondeo Wagon 2.2 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 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 quite heavy, but no problem if the caravan is well loaded and the driving speed is not too fast. Remember to load your caravan correctly, insuring that the noseweight of the caravan is sufficient and the weight is distributed properly!

Flat roads
Towing Performance
238
262

Mountains
Risk of snaking
275
124

Weight ratio: 80% (90% of kerbweight) 1488 kg 1855 kg

Payloads

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Ford

Ford Mondeo Wagon 2.2 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 80%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 90%.
  • The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving exist. 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 knowledge of and experience in driving a caravan it should be safe to drive. Proper and careful loading is essential! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is recommended.
  • Recommended noseweight is 80 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 124 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 good.
  • Proper and careful loading is still important!
  • 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 Wagon 2.2 TDCi
2004-2007

Power
155 PS (114 kW)
Torque
360 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

andy reviewed a Ford Mondeo Wagon 2.2 TDCi:

"mondeo 2.2 ghia x 2004,towing a swift charisma 1350 kg with roof box car pulled up hill no probs fuel rtn at a steady 60mph was 44mpg found that speed was to slow 4 6th gear so kept in 5th for 200miles down the m5 was thinking of a new one but changed mind best car ive had would pull a house down "

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