Ford Mondeo Estate 1.8i LX 5d (AC) (1998/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Standard radio/cd player impractical. Prefer a cassette/multichanger.
Costs
Difficult to say as is a company vehicle.
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On the road
Driving
Driving position is good, but manually adjusted mirrors are a pain if they are knocked when cleaning. Driver side is a compromise position at maximum adjustment.
Performance
1.8 is sluggish when fully loaded. Typically 28 to 32 mpg around the doors.
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Living with it
Reliability
No problems so far (22k in 12 months).
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Security and Service
Security
Attempted break in did not activate the alarm!
Service
Serviced "in house", so no experience of main dealers.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
New plug leads at last (50k) service. Slight hesitation below 2000 rpm.
Other
Water drips onto rear seat when back doors are opened after rain or washing.
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