Ford Mondeo Estate 1993
  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good value car.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    It's a Ford. Good price on parts, even Ford's own!

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very comfortable ride. No numb bum on long journeys.

    Performance

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Poor, even when you keep the turbo going through the gears.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Once main oil seal wears the bottom shaft, very costly to fix. Engine rebuild.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Loads about. Won't get you noticed.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very comfy. Kids were happy in the back on long journeys.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good security, but alarm liked to go off in the middle of the night for no apparent reason.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Quick with parts not in stock, generally next day.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Diesel engine slow. Needs to be kept in the power range to get any performance.

    Other

    Make sure proof of cam belt changes at the right mileages. Costs £1000 to fix when broken!

    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