Ford Mondeo Estate 1.8 LX TD 5d (93) (1993/L) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Good value car.
Costs
It's a Ford. Good price on parts, even Ford's own!
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On the road
Driving
Very comfortable ride. No numb bum on long journeys.
Performance
Poor, even when you keep the turbo going through the gears.
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Living with it
Reliability
Once main oil seal wears the bottom shaft, very costly to fix. Engine rebuild.
Image
Loads about. Won't get you noticed.
Comfort
Very comfy. Kids were happy in the back on long journeys.
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Security and Service
Security
Good security, but alarm liked to go off in the middle of the night for no apparent reason.
Service
Quick with parts not in stock, generally next day.
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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