Ford Mondeo Hatchback 1.8 LX 5d (00) (2001/X) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Far too expensive new
Costs
Nearly every spare part costs £200-300. Scandalous.
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On the road
Driving
Good steering and road holding
Performance
I'd say a 2.0 litre is a minimum.
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Living with it
Reliability
Front spring broke, rear suspension pads gone, brake cables goosed, sticking rear brakes. Worst car I've ever had in this respect. And of course, has cost me literally thousands to repair.
Image
Image doesn't bother me.
Comfort
Seating and environment controls very good.
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Security and Service
Security
No problems yet.
Service
Ford simply do not want to know, despite rather serious suspension and brake problems. It's my first and last Ford.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Starting problems.
Other
FNS Spring jumped out of it's housing, resting on brake cable. Handbrake cables seized. Rear brake callipers seized. Rear suspension bushes worn after 2 years.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No