Sedan Comeback Soon?
Save for the Mustang, Ford made the decision to discontinue its non-SUV models way back in 2018. It applied to most markets, and what followed was the successive axing of long-running and successful models. It started with the Taurus, followed by the Fusion, Mondeo, Fiesta, and most recently, the Focus.
Years later, Ford might be backtracking on that decision. The Fiesta could come back as an EV hatchback, and sedans are back on the table again, according to the company’s CEO, Jim Farley. We’re not expecting the change overnight, although Ford has to start from scratch for the most part to make that happen.
Just One Left
You can’t get a Ford hatchback, wagon, or sedan in most parts of the world. However, if you’re in China or the Middle East, there’s still a good ol’ midsize sedan in the roster. One can still buy a Mondeo in China, which is badged as the Taurus over in the Middle East.
We’ve covered both cars in the past, and they’re still successful enough to be around. Both ride on the same architecture used in the Bronco Sport and Maverick, as well as the Lincoln Corsair and Nautilus. While it largely resembles a heavily facelifted Fusion and fourth-gen Mondeo, the current model is totally new underneath and actually longer and wider than its predecessor.
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Recently Updated
It’s a promising sign that the Mondeo was recently updated in China. It was launched just before the end of 2025, and it does indicate that Ford is selling enough of them to merit a facelift. It also bodes well for the future of the said model.
Ford cleaned up the front end, ditching the split-headlight look of the pre-facelift model for a more sober, smoother appearance. There are redesigned tail light clusters over at the back, and there are new wheel choices available. Inside, the dashboard has been redesigned, and the center console now features a ‘floating’ look. The infotainment software has also been given an upgrade, and like before, it’s available with a triple-screen layout. It’s not a radical change, but enough to keep things fresh and interesting.
Powertrain choices are carried over from before. It kicks off with a 1.5-liter EcoBoost with 188hp, followed by a 1.5-liter hybrid that has a combined output of 205 hp. At the top is a 2.0-liter EcoBoost that’s good for 251 hp. Thankfully, there’s no dual-clutch transmission in sight, as both turbo engines are mated to an eight-speed automatic. Meanwhile, the hybrid is paired with an e-CVT.
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Increasing the Odds
We previously said that there was little to no chance of Ford ever selling the Mondeo or Taurus in America. However, we did say that before Jim Farley floated the idea of reviving sedans in the U.S market. He mentioned ‘never say never’, and to make it happen, the company has to make it profitable.
It’s easier said than done, and sedans in general aren’t massive sellers anymore. Also, the midsize market where the Mondeo competes is dominated by the Toyota Camry with the Accord in a very distant second. Still, if Ford can price it competitively, we think the Fusion successor actually has a chance.
Further helping the Mondeo’s cause is the fact that it already rides on an existing platform. The car could use economies of scale to its advantage, and the more Ford builds, the lower they can price it. The only challenge now is where to build it, since it’s assembled only in China, where anything imported there faces heavy tariffs. That said, it has a better chance of coming to Canada than the U.S with the way things are going right now.
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