Dreary drive, a no pleasure experience
Starter motor.
Electric window is sluggish.
Heater switch failed.
Awful engine, slow, noisy and rough.
No anti-lock brakes - a terrible omission on a car this new.
Small seats.
Feels like a cheap Korean car.
Zero driving pleasure.
Will never buy a 1.8 again.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 2nd June, 2001
A real high performance bargain
Rear headlight bulb!
This car is really quick and excellent value for money as a second hand buy. Looks great and handles really well, comes fully loaded with all toys.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 15th April, 2001
Fabulous value for money and fun!
Nothing.
It's quick, comfortable and has all the creature comforts.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 12th April, 2001
One of the overall best cars I have ever owned
Radio earth loose.
Rear wiper assembly fault.
Tires wear unevenly.
A sun roof and a set of mag wheels would really set this car off.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 7th April, 2001
The rear wheel alignment is adjustable via eccentric cams. The arms seem to move to the max adjustment (at least they were on the 94 LX estate with 81k miles I have just purchased). I am watching what happens the new tyres now fitted. Possibly mark the eccentric cam position when you have adjusted them.
Sounds great/especially on cold mornings with the air con on
Petrol filler pipe leaked when the car was filled to the top.
Driver's side window was poor at demisting.
Revs die down to near stalling at the first stop when cold.
If seat back is not adjusted just right it gives me back pain.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 19th February, 2001
What do you mean by sounds great? Mine sounds like a ship's foghorn on startup.
About the foghorn sound. Ford internally calls this sound "Moosing". Visit http://www.contour.org (Ford Contour = American Ford Mondeo). You can find a fix to this sound there.
A big value Ford with good handling and performance, let down by many known faults
Need a new relay for the boot release button.
CD not accepting CD disks (Error code E16).
Driver's seat back rest worked lose.
Rear nearside electric window sometimes sticks.
Great drivers car, fast and very comfy.
Build quality acceptable.
Good value for money.
I accept the minor faults since it's a very mass produced car for reps.
Interior is best in its class.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 20th January, 2001
Excellent value
Nothing.
The car has excellent performance and a superb specification, but despite it being top of the range there is little to visually differentiate it from an LX. However for the amount of car you get for your money this can easily be overlooked.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 12th January, 2001
Economical, nice to drive and nippy
Nothing up to now.
The only thing I don't like about the car is I feel 1st and 2nd gears are too low.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 2nd December, 2000
Superb value for money
It was recalled by Ford for a rear brake valve change. That's it!
Great value for money.
Great performance, comfort, economical and it looks great.
The alloys have got to be one of the best sets that Ford have ever made. It's in Cuirass metallic. I love the damn thing! I wouldn't swap it for any car in its class.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 17th September, 2000
21st Jul 2001, 21:49
I have a 98 2l auto LX. It has had a very noisy rear end for over 2 yrs, (I bought it at 5800klms (now 40,000) and have had it serviced according to hbook rules. Dealer continuously stated road noise is standard, but admitted brake noise was there but said Ford have issued a fix which does not work. Car usually carries 2 people, and when carrying 5 (3 adult + 2minors,12yr and 8yr) severe rear end noise occurred and rear tyres were scalloped on the inside tread. Complained to Ford who state dealer Service Manager is their personal rep and he's right, they're satisfied that car "performs to specification",that could mean bad spec if the North American findings mean anything. Diffen tyres found alignment way out on rear, reset it, put 2 Chinese MAXXIS on it and it's now quiet apart from brakes screech and I think sometimes binding - Racq says brakes bind and develop sticky resin. I am persisting with Ford although I think they are refusing to perform warranty and have obtained a sale to me by a false pretence.