Dreary drive, a no pleasure experience
Starter motor.
Electric window is sluggish.
Heater switch failed.
Awful engine, slow, noisy and rough.
No anti-lock brakes - a terrible omission on a car this new.
Small seats.
Feels like a cheap Korean car.
Zero driving pleasure.
Will never buy a 1.8 again.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 2nd June, 2001
A real high performance bargain
Rear headlight bulb!
This car is really quick and excellent value for money as a second hand buy. Looks great and handles really well, comes fully loaded with all toys.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 15th April, 2001
Fabulous value for money and fun!
Nothing.
It's quick, comfortable and has all the creature comforts.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 12th April, 2001
Sounds great/especially on cold mornings with the air con on
Petrol filler pipe leaked when the car was filled to the top.
Driver's side window was poor at demisting.
Revs die down to near stalling at the first stop when cold.
If seat back is not adjusted just right it gives me back pain.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 19th February, 2001
About the foghorn sound. Ford internally calls this sound "Moosing". Visit http://www.contour.org (Ford Contour = American Ford Mondeo). You can find a fix to this sound there.
A big value Ford with good handling and performance, let down by many known faults
Need a new relay for the boot release button.
CD not accepting CD disks (Error code E16).
Driver's seat back rest worked lose.
Rear nearside electric window sometimes sticks.
Great drivers car, fast and very comfy.
Build quality acceptable.
Good value for money.
I accept the minor faults since it's a very mass produced car for reps.
Interior is best in its class.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 20th January, 2001
Excellent value
Nothing.
The car has excellent performance and a superb specification, but despite it being top of the range there is little to visually differentiate it from an LX. However for the amount of car you get for your money this can easily be overlooked.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 12th January, 2001
Economical, nice to drive and nippy
Nothing up to now.
The only thing I don't like about the car is I feel 1st and 2nd gears are too low.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 2nd December, 2000
Superb value for money
It was recalled by Ford for a rear brake valve change. That's it!
Great value for money.
Great performance, comfort, economical and it looks great.
The alloys have got to be one of the best sets that Ford have ever made. It's in Cuirass metallic. I love the damn thing! I wouldn't swap it for any car in its class.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 17th September, 2000
Very slow and feels cheap.
Engine lacks the power of previous turbo diesels I've owned.
Apart from the above I love it (and so does the bank manager).
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 9th August, 2000
Very comfortable
Front subframe alignment eg. car pulling constantly to the left.
Windscreen broken by Ford while in for a service, apparently incorrect use of vehicle lifting gear causes the body to flex. Ford as usual refused to take responsibility.
Nice car, shame about the dealers!!!!!!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 27th June, 2000
Luxury motoring on a budget
Absolutely nothing.
A very comfortable car with every conceivable extra (leather, a/c, cruise control, power seats, multi-CD etc) which has proven to be very cheap to run - low servicing costs, 35 mpg+. My only complaint is that the 2.0 engine is a little coarse and needs to be worked hard to get any real performance.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 31st May, 2000
A high performance sports saloon worth paying a bit extra for
Absolutely nothing has gone wrong with this car!
The V6 engine is gutsy and responsive. The low profile tyres and sports suspension provide a superb ride.
The body kit and RS alloys make it stand out from ordinary Mondeos and gives it a bit of exlusivity despite the blue oval badge!
Downsides - insurance high, petrol economy not great if you push it and be prepared to pay at least £130 for tyres.
I still look forward to driving it every single day!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 30th April, 2000
20th Feb 2001, 08:59
What do you mean by sounds great? Mine sounds like a ship's foghorn on startup.