Ford has confirmed that it will end production of the Mondeo starting in March next year.
Launched in 1993, the Mondeo was the first Ford vehicle to be presented as a "global" car, intended to replace a number of Ford models around the world.
Since its launch in Europe, where it replaced the Ford Sierra, Mondeo sales have reached around five million units.
According to rumors within the company - as stated on the Autocar website - the main reason for the end of production of the Mondeo would depend on the "change in customer preferences" and the fact that Ford is "evolving the range of passenger vehicles in Europe to meet customer needs while mobility is moving towards a fully electric future. "
In 2020, 39% of all Ford models sold were SUVs and crossovers, an 8% year-on-year increase.
Ford is strongly committed to the development of the car range in Europe, strengthening its market presence with Kuga, Puma and Explorer Plug-In Hybrid.
The company is launching new models in Europe, such as the recently unveiled all-electric Mustang Mach-E, the Mustang Mach-E GT coming later this year, and its first fully electric passenger vehicle to come to market. in 2023.
