V70/XC70 and Ford

Hi,

Please can you tell me if there is any Ford Mondeo in the latest V70 /
XC70 Models?

I am looking at a D5 model so I know it's a Volvo engine but what about
the chassis etc? Any must have extras on these cras?

It just looked to me like they were a similar size and shape.

Thanks.

 

No there isnt.

However the New S40 is based on the Mazda 3 / new Focus floor pan.

Tim..

 

......and as for any 'Must-Have' extras, I think everything you want is
standard on all models now!
Electric everything, cruise control, air conditioning e.t.c.
My 2000 model doesn't have cruise, but it soon will have!
I have heated seats, leather, heated mirrors and headlamp wash/wipe, which
are all nice, although not all essential (only the heated seats!).
I would say cruise control is essential, as it greatly improves fuel economy
and makes you immune to speed cameras (if you set it to sensible speeds!).
I would also get the rear spoiler, as it keeps the rear window fairly clean.
A pain in the backside without I can assure you!
Good luck with your purchase, and hope you enjoy it. Interior space is
great. A fine improvement over the previous model.
I have recently sold my 'old shape' V70 and replaced it with a new shape
V70, but I went for one with the 2.5D (Audi-built) engine, as they're a real
bargain on price, plenty quick enough for me, and my old one clocked up
250,000 miles without any issues! OK, so the crankshaft oil seal began
leaking just after the 240,000 mile cambelt change, but I should have had
them change it really. Another thing to remember when you get the belts
changed. CHANGE IDLER PULLEYS AND OIL SEALS!! Only an extra £150 to £200,
but saves you thousands.

My neighbour has just bought a new V50 diesel (ford car, ford engine), but
it looks VERY Mondeoey to me. Might as well buy the Mondeo itself, it's
almost £10k cheaper!! Unfortunately, Ford are yet to build an impressive
diesel engine, TDCI or no TDCI. OK, so they're good for 100,000 miles.
Cheers.
Joe.
2000 V70 2.5 TDI, 70k.
Previously: 1997 V70 2.5 TDI 250,000 miles.
p.s See my short review written in september/october this year, on this
group.

 

I am sure as the other poster mentioned, the V70 is a pre-Ford design.
This I think is no bad thing as the longevity of parts on Fords in my
experience & that of other family members is poor. I had an old-shape
Mondeo for 3 years from new & I loathed the way everthing degraded over 50K
miles, even when keeping a FFSH. My V70 has passed 30K & has only needed 2
front tyres & 2 services - I have just paid for a winter check & it doesn't
even need brake pads yet! I'm convinced it drives better now than when it
was new. Only warrany work has been for front ball-joints replaced as a
precautionary recall & the drivers side heated mirror replaced.

Just a footnote to indicate how tough the chassis is:-

A couple of months ago, my family & myself were travelling from Coltishall
to Wroxham (Norfolk, UK) in terrential rain. The water was so deep that I
drove over a very deep pot-hole on the edge of the road. The jolt the car
got was enough to jarr my wife's neck (it was on her side) & the bang was so
severe I thought I'd trashed the tyre at the very least, at worst dented the
wheel rim & knocked the tracking out. Fortunately, wifey was ok & so was
the car! I was gobsmacked! Tyre ok, rim ok, car still steered straight.
Got the dealer to check the tracking anyway, but they didn't even need to
adjust it! I was extremely impressed. I would imagine that most cars would
have suffered far worse. These V70's really are as solid as they look.

 

i have had the pleasure of owning a number of volvos
that "settled in" at around 10k miles...and drove like a dream
to > 80k miles....no rattles, no shakes, nothing other than
normal maint items...not, however my s80...2001..after about
40k miles it started "sliding"...

---------------snip----------------------------
My V70 has passed 30K & has only needed 2
front tyres & 2 services - I have just paid for a winter check & it
doesn't
even need brake pads yet! I'm convinced it drives better now than when
it
was new...
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Cruise control is indeed handy, though it's usefullness depends on where you
live. If you often cruise on the wide open highway or take long trips it's
almost essential, however if you do most of your driving in rush hour
traffic or downtown, cruise is useless. I use mine quite a bit when
travelling but for daily driving I almost never engage it.

 

I use mine all the time when driving over 30 mph for half a mile or
more. It prevents speeding tickets.

 

I don't think there's any Ford in there, since that body debuted in 2001,
and Ford bought Volvo Cars in 1999, not enough time in vehicle development
terms. The new 40/50 does share the platform with Mazda and Focus, but uses
Volvo drivetrains. Platform sharing is a sign of the times.

However, Ford has left Volvo do its own thing, not like GM with Saabarus and
Trailblazers with Saab badges made in the US. If anything, more Volvo is
showing up in new Fords in the US at least - 500, Freestyle. Since Volvo
sales are doing well, Ford probably doesn't want to mess up a good thing,
compared to Jaguar, Volvo is like winning the lottery. Every new model has
done well, especially the XC90. Haldex AWD is used in the new 500 and
Freestyle.

I even saw and article where Ford salesmen were told to tell Ford shoppers
that their cars have Volvo safety features and engineering in them. Imagine
that!