Faults:

Engine cut out regularly. Having started it up and commenced a journey, when brakes applied at first bend (low speed) the engine cut out -leading to no hydraulics on brakes and no power steering. Mechanics didn't know what it was... still baffling but seems better now. Nothing else.

General Comments:

Practical and trusty all rounder. Pulls a caravan nicely and the paint shines nicely when washed. The old buzzwords for FORD (Fixed Or Repaired Daily and Found On Road Dead) definitely do not apply. Recently considered trading in for a newer car but decided that this car is difficult to match for equipment and is superbly reliable.

Faults:

Suspension bush (it cost £10 to replace).

General Comments:

The best car I've ever owned, and by far the most reliable. It goes pretty well if you use lots of engine revs but as the engine is rather rough, this is not a very relaxed experience. I will definitely buy a Ford next time, probably a Focus (I want something a bit more nimble).

Faults:

Nothing in 99,000 miles!

General Comments:

This car has been family owned from 9,000 miles. I bought it for my wife with 84,000 miles showing. Since then we have added 15k miles to it, in just over six months. I continue to be amazed at it's surprising turn of speed, reasonable handling, high comfort levels and average 33mpg. It is tatty and I realise that it is worth absolutely zilch, but get a great buzz from blowing new 318i's into the weeds.

Faults:

Always needs new tyres and they cost a lot.

Had to replace all the front suspension bushes at 85,000 miles.

General Comments:

An excellent car with great toys and good value for money, but not worth much when you trade it in!

Faults:

Electric window regulator failed;

Front suspension arm needed replacing;

Wheel caps have a tendency to break and go AWOL;

B-pillar interior trim fell off;

Two plastic ventilation direction controls have broken (no force necessary!);

Exponentially increasing number of rattles.

General Comments:

My first Ford, and although there have been a few niggles (the window failed at the Dartford Tunnel 80 miles from home on a very wet day) they have been relatively minor: the Mondeo has been extremely reliable. After owning an Alfa 33 beforehand the joy of getting into a car and knowing that it will start, immediately, whatever the weather, is a wondrous thing indeed!

Faults:

Front wishbone rubbers.

Catalytic converter at 54,000.

3rd exhaust after 52,000.

General Comments:

A nice car to drive but my hand always seems to be in my pocket!

My wife hates it.