TXBA/KLBA 2.0 TDCi
The volume Mondeo diesel and the one every independent has worked on. It's strong and cheap to run, with a dual-mass flywheel and a particulate filter that between them account for most of what these cars cost to own.
| Configuration | I4, turbocharged | Displacement | 1997 cc |
| Fuel | diesel | Injection | common rail |
| Shared components | DPF · EGR cooler | ||
Cars using this engine
Engine and component issues
Warning light, limp mode, oil level rising above the maximum mark from fuel dilution. The filter needs sustained hot running to regenerate. A car used for short urban trips never completes a regeneration cycle.
Check: Read the DPF soot load and the distance since the last regeneration on a scan tool, and check the engine oil level and smell it for diesel. Ask what the car was used for. A short-trip city diesel is the wrong car regardless of mileage.
A rattle at idle that quietens when you press the clutch, vibration when pulling away, and a rumble through the pedal. The springs in the dual-mass flywheel wear and the unit loses its damping. It's a wear item rather than a defect, and it's usually replaced together with the clutch because the labour is shared.
Check: Idle in neutral with the bonnet up and listen for a rattle, then dip the clutch and see whether it goes quiet. That's the classic tell.
Coolant loss with no visible external leak, white smoke, sweet smell. The EGR cooler cracks internally and leaks coolant into the intake. BMW recalled affected diesels over a fire risk from glycol deposits igniting.
Check: Check coolant level and look for unexplained top-ups in the service history. Verify the recall was carried out. It's free and searchable by VIN.
Chassis, gearbox and body issues aren't listed here. They depend on which car the engine is fitted to. Open a variant page for the merged list.