Faults:

Rattling from rear suspension - replaced for MOT.

Key-less start and entry hesitated to work at one time, only did it once and seems OK now. Make sure you keep your key fob batteries fresh!

I keep the car up to date with oil changes. Recent timing-belt change was expensive but worth it if you are keeping the car long term over 100K miles.

Cosmetically the car is in great shape inside and out. Very minor rust starting under the door sill driver's side, but mechanic assures me it is just surface rust, chassis and underside are in good solid order, the car has never failed an MOT with me.

General Comments:

Loved this car at first sight of it - 17 inch alloy wheels, panther black metallic paint, windows tints, the Mondeo really looks the part. When they came out in 2007 this newer model was a car I never thought much of, but the updated car for 2010 is sharper looking and the car looks really great I think. My 2011 model is exactly how I would have equipped and colored the car if I was buying new. Buying used I got lucky getting exactly the car I wanted.

Titanium model is near top of range - it has electric everything. No leather or heated seats though - go for the Titanium "X" if you want that - but this car has more or less everything else. Very comfortable seats. Driving position is excellent. Visibility is good for a modern car. Comfort levels are as good as it gets. Parking sensors help also. Inside is smooth and quiet. A good motorway cruiser. Controls are in easy reach and easy to use. Updated Sony radio sounds great and Ford's media connectivity system is a little dated nowadays, but still works just fine and is also easy to use. I never have the radio on anyways (who wants to listen to horrible mainstream media trash?!) and just plug in a playlist of music into the car's AUX socket, via phone or flash drive stick.

I have the 140 bhp 2.0 TDCi engine. It is fast enough while managing just over 50 mpg average. Probably the best all round engine. I'd avoid the "Start Stop" 1.6 diesel (a test drive I had in one before this showed it to be a bit slow), and if you need more power, there is a 160 bhp version, or even better a 2.2 sport with more power again. But the most common 2.0 TDCi will do most drivers just fine. 6 speed manual box is a joy to use. I've heard the auto-boxes are rubbish but have never driven one so cannot comment.

The car handles very nicely. I don't drive like a maniac (it is just a family car after all) but I'm glad Ford made the effort to make this car nice to drive and appreciates everyday drivers want a fun driving experience.

Plenty of local garages have a good knowledge of these cars for servicing and repairs - there is no need to go to a Ford dealer as a lot are overpriced. Incidentally however, my local main dealership was surprisingly welcoming and OK with prices for me, so this car has a rare full dealer history, even at this age, which is incredible.

I have had it a few years and for an older used car it has been very reliable. Easily one of the best cars in this sector. Just a shame they will no longer make them anymore after this year (2023). Guess I will have to hold onto my 2011 car for as long as possible. I have no problems driving this car another few years - local taxi driver has one of these cars on a 2012 model year, same engine and it has 200,000 miles on it, so I know this car can last! If anything happens to my car I will happily buy another more modern one.

Faults:

Needed a new wheel bearing at my last MOT. Brakes and suspension are needing looking at also, but this is acceptable at the mileage.

I have not had any of the famous common diesel faults yet, but I bought a low mileage looked after car to begin with and have continued to service it and drive carefully, hopefully no problems will arise.

General Comments:

My Mondeo "Edge" is as basic as it gets, though the car is still very comfortable and equipped enough for long journeys. Try for a Titanium edition though if you want the lot, but this car still has electric windows all round and mirrors, plus A/C and good quality seat material even on the lower range cars.

Outside is pretty dull because it has wheel trims, but it is otherwise a fine looking car; mine is grey which is as boring as it gets, buying new I would have never picked this colour.

The 1.8 TDCi is fast enough, but struggles a bit for 50 mpg, 47 at best is more likely. I've heard the later 2.0 TDCi is better and is the one to go for; I think they dropped this engine after 2011.

Overall the Mondeo is known well as the perfect family car for a reason, it just does everything well and is pretty economical to run in just about any spec.