Ford Mondeo 2.0

...purchased my Mondeo from a Ford dealership as this was the easiest way to guarantee a reasonable quality car and it made things easier with my finance arrangement. There are cheaper ways to get hold of a Mondeo though so choose the outlet that is right for you. I personally don't mind paying a small premium for the quality of service I receive from my Ford dealership. Previously I had been driving an Escort that was coming up to having 100,000 miles ...
...If you go to a Ford dealership the best buys, with other models as well as Mondeos, are the ex-mobility cars. These will on the whole have had extras installed at purchase, been well maintained and have a low mileage. This is of course a rule of thumb so do check for yourself. I waited a few weeks for the right specification and model to come in but it was an ex-mobility. My purchase was for marginally over £6000 and had at the time 22,000 miles. ...

Plymyphil 30.11.2003 · Read full review
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...I doubt that Ford as a Car Manufacturer need much of an introduction. An American company they have adapted over the years thorugh all the up's and down's that the car market has been through and I think they have come out a winner and now as well as the Ford Motor Company they also own Aston Martin, Jaguar and own 25% of Mazda. When is a Ford a Ford you may ask yourself, I think that the influence of the other companies under the umbrella of Ford ...
...without naming the commercial vehicles Ford make. Some of these Cars are now classics and are treated as such. The famous Blue Badge has now become a legend and I think Henry would be proud. * The Ford Mondeo. The Mondeo first appeared in 1993 and was designed with the Granada market in mind, sales rep's and executives as well as families found it appealing but to be honest we had a Granada at the time and we didn't think it would suit us but ...

Gill_J 05.01.2004 (13.01.2004) · Read full review
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...which I bought from a Ford dealer for £11,000. I ran this car for 2 years, which doubled the mileage from 30,000 when I bought it, to 60,000 when I sold it - yet I still managed to get £8,750 in p/x from the supplying dealer when I traded it in for my next car - an Escort Cosworth. The car was as tough as nails - I did not spend a single penny on reapirs, the only costs were mot, tyres and servicing. It was the most pleasant car interior I have ever ...
...None of the usual Ford quality problems come into play on the Mondeo - no creaks or rattles inside - the interior components are compiled from good quality noise-reducing materials, and the whole car oozes quality from using the door handle, to the thoughtful vanity mirror lamps, footwell lights, and the lights-on alarm, which is a pleasant aircraft-style bleep. Also, these cars don't rust - compare any K reg mondeo with the fiestas, escorts, or ...

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...MECHANICALLY: The bog-standard Ford engine has been set up for good low-speed torque (good) with a distinct 'step' in the performance above 5000rpm - a figure rarely reached in normal driving. Coupled with a decent gearbox, the tall gear ratios (26mph/1000rpm in top), means the engine is doing barely 3000 rpm at motorway speeds. The plus side of this tall gearing is that the fuel economy is astonishingly good. I used to do a 50 mile round trip to ...
...cruise control virtually all the time (set to 50mph), I was regularly getting over 40mpg, whilst any journeys on the motorway (again, using cruise control set at 75 mph), would result in 44mpg!! I'd consider that an excellent, near-diesel, level of economy for a large, heavy family car. For anyone who doubts those figures, you are welcome to check the credit-card receipts and I should point out that country roads at 6.45am tend to be pretty much ...

happydadtoo 23.10.2006 · Read full review
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The Ford Mondeo is hard to escape in the press at the moment. The weekly and monthly car magazines write about it all the time, there are adverts in the papers and a new one on TV. So, by now I will presume that you all know that Ford have an all-new Mondeo, unless, of course, you have been living in space for a while. I may as well admit up front that I can’t stand Ford cars. I hate them more than Nissans, but less than Vauxhalls. Their “new-edge” ...
...This is not so. Ford cars are reliable and they handle extremely well. It’s just that they are ugly with cheap interiors and everyone has one. By the time my da got this car out for a test drive at the weekend, I was already sick of the look of the new Mondeo. It retains elements of the “radical” looking Ford Focus, but only a few. It is still the Mundano in terms of styling that I know and hate, albeit a Mundano that carries on little from its ...

kfingleton 20.12.2000 · Read full review
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I have been driving the Ford Mondeo Ghia X estate for 18 months now. We purchased this particular model because it is has a 2000ltr engine which gives great performance, especially on the overtaking (plenty in reserve). The ride is really comfortable with the added bonus of air con. Our model also has an electric sun roof, electric windows, 6 cd autochanger, ABS and cruise control. It is one of the longest/widest estates on the road, thus making ...
...Ideally it is a cruising car with plenty of load space, ideal for holidays. I think the insurance is on the high side, about £500pa, but worth it. The average mpg for us is 36mpg, with cruise control on a longer journey of about 100 miles it was up to 40mpg. If you are thinking of purchasing a large family car with a bit of umph under the bonnet without being over the top, this is the car for you. ...

JaMeS2000 08.08.2000 · Read full review
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...the technology that makes the Ford Focus so much fun to drive. The car sits unusually high but feels very firm and re-assuring when pushed. The huge low profiles give tremendous grip but this is at the expense of increased road noise and poor MPG. The cabin is comfortable for a family of four and the hatchback is very practical in size and shape. The running costs as you might expect for a Ford are very reasonable, one service a year from a Ford ...
...combine the best of both the V6 engine and the new generation suspension. If MPG and insurance costs matter to you then the 2.0i Zetec is the way to go. If your company is footing the bill the V6 Si makes the most out of the legendary Ford V6. ...

shaun 27.11.2000 (06.02.2001) · Read full review
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Car: Ford Mondeo 2.0 (2000 onwards shape) For: Bags of space inside, well put together and high spec on standard models Against: bland interior Value: Got to be good as there are loads of goodies as standard. All models come with power assisted steering, ABS, air-conditioning, front and rear electric windows etc. Probably won’t depreciate that much but watch out for ex-fleet cars for a good bargain. Costs: The service interval on this car ...
...need them. Fuel economy is not too bad either for a 2 litre car. Reliability: Pretty bomb proof really Driving: Not bad at all for the size of the car. The engine is gutsy throughout the rev range with positive throttle and brake response. Steering is precise and the suspension responds well to driver input. I have driven tighter cars than this but the chassis is well up to the job and will give the sporty driver something to smile about Performance: ...

RogerBVH 23.07.2003 · Read full review
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...environment? Another bland offering from Ford or a wonder of modern technology. I have been using a Mondeo 2.0 litre petrol automatic estate for the past 4 months, and whilst the car in automatic form has its disadvantages, the advantages outweigh the weaknesses in terms of a good family car. In Zetec guise the car has a great spec, semi auto climate control, power steering, ABS, remote stereo controls, electric windows all round and alloy wheels ...
...it makes you wonder why Ford offer this as an option. As far as space goes, the Mondeo is fantastic. Rear legroom is excellent, boot space on the estate is cavernous, and with the rear seats down that trip to Ikea is simple! Front passenger and driver are amply looked after in a cockpit that is light and airy with nice controls that even runs to a leather steering wheel. The car generally for all its space and exterior size does not feel unwieldy ...

wibbly0101 19.09.2005 · Read full review
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Well I've been driving my Mondeo for two years and in that time i have driven 70,000 miles, so I think I can say from a point of experience, that it is one of the comfiest cars i have had the pleasure of driving, both on and off motorway. I have a 2.0l GLX, and it handles well, fuel consumption is good, it cruises at, well shall we say I'm normally speeding..... it has all the extras aircon, heated frount and read windows, reasonable sterio, electric ...
...more than some estate cars i could mention. Servicing and MOT's have worked out quite reasonable, you can get spares and type without remorgaging your house. So what's bad about it? I'm not sure, there are quicker cars in the same class, but who care, if you're a boy-racer you won't buy one anyway. If you're after an unique car this isn't for you cos there are hundreds of them out there. One part that does seem to wear on them is the frount wishbone ...

Biffa 29.07.2000 · Read full review
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This was the first 'grown up' car that we had - and we love it. It's got everything - 2.0l 16v engine, ABS, power steering, sunroof, electric front windows, electric seat, drivers airbag etc. The handling is excellent and the ABS has certainly helped to make us feel safer whilst on the road. The power steering is really light and easy making turning on a coin easy (should you want to!) There is plenty of room as well - just the thing when you've ...
...also handle quite an amount of holiday luggage/shopping and still have room for a double pushcair. The back seats fold down as well making extra room in the boot for transporting bigger objects or moving house and piling your worldy possessions into the car. Fuel economy is good, very important when petrol prices are so high, although it does take around £50 to fill the tank. The major problem with this car though is that apart from adding oil ...

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...into the car directly from Ford for £135 but found a standard one from Halfords did the same job for £30. Because i do lots of small runs to and from school and walking the dogs to the beach i find the fuel consumption is not great. I find i put about £30 a week in fuel and it runs on unleaded, but hey you do pay for luxery and the car is also an automatic so is very simple to drive especially when you are putting dummies in mouths whilst driving. ...
...traffic lights the bloody exhaust fell of and had to tie it on with the string out of my trakky bottoms which was very embaressing to say the least. I have an N reg and paid £4000 for it in 2002 but it is a great family car if you have kids and dogs would thoroughly recomend it i can fit 2 springer spaniels and a labrador and my pushchair very comfortably in the boot. ...

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...it is easier to overtake. Ford engine's like 5w 30 oil. It apparently makes the engine more economical as well. The weight of the car is 1.5 tonnes. One common fault is the heater switch so check all functions of the heater work. (It's only £20 for the switch anyway). Another common fault is the boot lock not unlocking with the central locking. Be wary of too much rust esp. around the chassis. My mechanic enjoys working on it because it is easy ...
...which I have now eradicated. Ford parts are always cheap depending where you go. The cabin is large, attractive and comfortable. It seems a very strong car and has excellent handling. It is very rapid for a car this size. An excellent buy! Just for your info it cost me £8 less to insure than a Rover 420 SDI, work that out? I can't! N.B My Mondeo has a chip in my key which switches off the immobilser, my key is wearing thin and to replace it is £180 ...

Art007 17.11.2008 (21.10.2009) · Read full review
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...bit car wise.I chose the ford because of the good reviews i had read about its driving appeal, and i was not disapointed.I did have my doubts about changing from a quick hot hatch to the "mundane" mondeo,but on the whole when pushed hard the gap in performance was not as wide as i expected,the road holding and wieght of steering was absolutley excellent, and went a long way to making up the loss of outright grunt compared to the vw.The gear change ...
...a big improvement made by ford since the arrival of the mondeo,on it`s build quality and materials used. There are no signs of rust yet,which i believe is now a thing of the past on the mondeo,and the metallic black paintwork still looks first class. I disagree with other peoples comments on the shape of the car, as i think it is not as dated as they make out,i find it no less atrractive than it`s main rivals. Fuel consumption however can be a ...

warnie 26.06.2003 · Read full review
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I bought my silver Ford Mondeo 2.0 LX 16v Estate at Westbury Motor Auctions, Somerset in August 2001 for a total of £4919. It had a FSH from one previous owner, a wine rep, and had 58,000 miles on the clock. Now 19 months later, it has done 75,000 miles and I have kept up the Scheduled Maintenance Services at my local Ford garage. I tend to trash cars however, and it shows it on the outside with several dents. I like the Estate because I have two ...
...at auctions and every year or two. I should probably keep it for a third year to be economical. It is due a new cam belt at 80,000 miles although my local Ford mechanic tells me that he has never hear of one breaking that went over this limit. ...

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