Ford Mondeo Saloon 2.5 V6 ST24 4d (1997/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Bought second hand £4k cheaper than dealer.
Costs
No major costs so far at 130,000 miles. Parts reasonably cheap even from Ford.
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On the road
Driving
Superb handling for a large saloon.
Performance
Goes well when your right foot feels heavy. Good performance after 4000rpm.
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Living with it
Reliability
Only let me down once when the water pump failed on the M1.
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I like to think of it as wolf in sheep's clothing.
Comfort
Sporty suspension makes the ride a little stiff, but I could drive it all day without tiring.
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Security and Service
Security
Immobiliser fitted as standard and face off Ford radio.
Service
Satisfactory.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Hardly any problems. Sounds and runs brilliant, even at 130k on the clock.
Other
Seems to get through front wheel bearings and wishbones. Tyre wear is average. Airbag light flashes from time to time. Remote control locking - if you replace batteries,dont have the key reprogrammed, just turn ignition on and off 10 times then press fob.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes