2010 Ford Mondeo Zetec 2.0 diesel

Summary:

Very good Ford

Faults:

Nothing, but have uneven tire wear at the back. Sounds like a wheel bearing is on its way out, but it's the tires I hope; will be replacing them soon.

General Comments:

Bought this Mondeo as I needed more space, which I now have plenty of.

Great to drive; I do roughly 500 miles a week, so I also need a reliable car, which so far it is, and it just eats up the miles without any issues, and I get out as fresh as I got in.

So far I cannot fault this car; will soon get the cam-belt and water pump changed, so I can hopefully drive many more trouble free miles.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 28th November, 2018

2nd Dec 2018, 19:54

I've had many Mondeos since the 1990s; they are good cars :) Only issues are injectors may clog up and give expensive issues at higher mileage (100,000 plus), but you could say that about all modern diesels.

Only other issue as per modern diesel is the DPF, but since you do 500 miles a week, it should be cleared out and healthy and last a long time.

In reply to 2nd Dec 2018, 19:54

4th Mar 2019, 23:31

So far everything is good. Put new tires all round and silence, no more noise. Not sure what made the tires wear uneven, but I guess the next MOT might find something? Still very happy and drives well. It's the sort of car where you get in, turn the key and go. See how long it lasts??

In reply to 4th Mar 2019, 23:31

8th Mar 2019, 14:38

I'd check the tracking on the wheels if the tyres are wearing uneven. But you likely had that done when you got new tyres, and the MOT will likely pick up on any other suspension faults if that's what's causing it. I wouldn't worry about it for now; just keep an eye on the tyres for any abnormal wear.

10th Jun 2020, 21:26

Update on this car. Now done 90000 trouble free miles, the car just keeps going. Just done the normal services, put new discs and pads on the front last week, which is very, very good, lasting 90000 miles. Also did cambelt and water pump as a peace of mind.

The car drives like new and I hope to keep it going for a long time. I drive mainly motorway and the car cruises at motorway speed, getting around 50 MPG easy. So far I am still very happy with this Ford.

In reply to 10th Jun 2020, 21:26

17th Jun 2020, 14:27

Thanks for the update, glad you still like the car, I myself like the Mondeo, have owned many since the 1990s. My only complaint about the more modern ones from about 2008 onwards is the expensive repairs to diesel engine version - DPF, injectors, turbo, dual mass flywheel, etc. Watch out if buying a used high mileage car as these can be expensive repairs. You could say the same for a lot of modern cars, especially diesels, and not just the Mondeo.

2010 Ford Mondeo Zetec 2.0 TDCi turbo diesel

Summary:

If you're looking at getting one, then go for it

Faults:

When I first acquired it at 56000 miles, within 1000 miles the engine management unit failed, but as it was still within the 60k warranty, Ford changed it (3K).

General Comments:

Up to now I have done another 56000 miles in 4 years and it has been completely trouble free. I have replaced the brakes with aftermarket uprated discs and pads which last longer.

It has just gone through its 3rd MOT without any issues. Even the emissions were low. I think the service intervals are 12.5k, but I have been doing them at 10k since 100k. I have been alternating the minor and major services since then. I don't thrash it, but I do a lot of mixed mileage.

Interior is still looking good for being 6 years old now...

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 3rd May, 2016

2010 Ford Mondeo Zetec 2.0 TDCi turbo diesel

Summary:

Big improvement on the mk3

Faults:

The DPF filter triggered the engine light, as it needs to do a regen every 3-400 miles, and the car is mainly used round town, so it needs a thrash every now and then.

General Comments:

Having owned an 05 plate TDCi 130 for 2 years, I have to say this new model is much nicer to drive, and the seats are more comfortable.

It is better on fuel, and they are supposed to have less reliability issues with injectors and turbos, which seem to plague the old shape. The brakes are also a big improvement, as they were terrible on the old one.

The official fuel figures of 44 urban and 61 extra urban are not going to happen; more like 38 and 50.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 21st July, 2011

14th Aug 2011, 06:51

Having just covered 562 miles, half motorway, half urban, it's averaged 41.5 mpg. That's OK, but 12 mpg shy of Ford's combined figure of 53.3 mpg. There doesn't seem to be much difference between urban and motorway driving, something I experienced with a Galaxy I had with this particular engine.

4th Oct 2011, 11:08

The car's fuel economy continues to be the downfall; the latest tankful has returned a mere 36mpg, though this is all urban.

11th Mar 2013, 05:24

I have recently taken delivery of one of these cars, and after owning a VW Passat 1.9 TDI 130 for close on 5 years, I am very impressed with the vehicle.

Fuel economy is a big improvement on the VW, averaging 53 MPG, and it is much nicer to drive.

The VW cost me a fortune in repairs, and I am hoping for a better time with my new purchase.