Ford Mondeo Hatchback 1.8i LX 5d (AC) (1999/V) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Cheap for the equipment included.
Costs
Starts to drink petrol 8000 miles after service.
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On the road
Driving
Smooth on motorway, good round town.
Performance
Quite nippy, traction control can be a pain in the wet.
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Living with it
Reliability
82,000 miles without any problems.
Image
You don't buy a Mondeo for its image!
Comfort
3000 miles per month with no problems.
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Security and Service
Security
Alarm/central locking has a mind of its own.
Service
The Ford dealer in Preston tried to charge me £66 to change a damaged plug lead, I later found there was nothing wrong with them.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Tappets seem a bit noisy when idle.
Other
Bad leak in boot around rear lights, which caused airbags to short out.
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