Ford Mondeo Hatchback 2.0TDCi Zetec (130ps) 5d (6) (2003/03) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
13 months old bought for £11000.
Costs
Average 48-50mpg with or without climate control on. Full tanks gives about 600-650 miles. Had W reg BMW 320DSE before this car and it did not have half the kit the Mondeo has got.
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On the road
Driving
Excellent steering and seat adjustments for all sizes of people.
Performance
Quicker than the Bmw I had.Did have black smoke from exhaust on hard acceleration but it got a new EGR valve under ford warranty free of charge which solves the problem.
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Living with it
Reliability
EGR valve replaced and PCM reprogrammed to get rid of black smoke on hard acceleration under ford warranty.This is a common problem and there is a TSB out for it.Apart from that there's no rattles,squeaks or anything else to report.A very solidy built car
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Rep image but to be truthful I'm 31 yrs old and have had all the sporty and flashy cars I need, I want comfort, reliability, economy and nippyness now and I get that with my Mondeo.
Comfort
Very comfy driving anywhere. For a big car it's remarkably agile. Climate control, armrests and supportive seats mean the car will carry you comfortably anywhere.
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Security and Service
Security
Cat 1 A & I, double deadlocks and global closing on windows means the car is still where I left it.
Service
Always sorted me out first time, very courteous and polite at TCH Ford, Stamford, Lincs.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
EGR valve replaced & PCM reprogrammed.
Other
None.
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