2009 Ford Mondeo Edge 2.0 petrol from UK and Ireland

Summary:

Still a good car for the year

Faults:

Exhaust, brakes, usual wear and tear.

Electric windows a bit hesitant to move.

Oil leak.

Clutch bite a bit high now.

General Comments:

I bought this Mondeo as I had always liked these cars. Looks good with aftermarket alloy wheels in bright silver.

Edge model is kinda basic, but the car has typical electric features for a 2009 car which are still good enough for me. Very comfortable seats. Interior is big and spacious.

Handles very nicely. 2.0 petrol engine performance is great, but won't do much more than 34 mpg which is rubbish in 2023. But the car is quiet and refined, simple to maintain, and is otherwise cheap to run. More reliable than later "ecoboost" units.

Although pretty basic and getting dated now, a petrol Mondeo of this generation is well worth considering if you can get one cheap enough. It's in great condition and I plan to keep it another few years.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 24th September, 2023

2009 Ford Mondeo Edge 2.0 petrol from UK and Ireland

Summary:

Not bad

Faults:

Brakes, exhaust, springs all needed attention at the last MOT.

Small oil leak, not serious.

Air con won't work.

Engine management light illuminated but went away by itself.

General Comments:

Performance and comfort of this Mondeo is excellent, but everything else is a bit... average.

2.0 petrol model is a bit of a rarity as most are diesel. Well as iffy as the reliability of diesels can be from this time period, I think I would like better economy, this petrol engine car only does 35 mpg at best. That was OK 10 or 15 years ago, but not now.

Seats are great and the car looks good in metallic black. But the Edge model is far too basic, this has front electric windows and that's about it really. Go for a Zetec or Titanium.

I use a local garage for servicing and repairs, do not go to Ford with a car of this age, they just insult you with high repair costs and try to sell you a new car, even after I explained to them I was a pensioner with not a lot of money and was just trying to nurse my old car and myself through the final years.

Not been a bad car, just a bit of an old banger that has been bought cheaply by myself as a run about. Don't know if I'd buy another though, I have had better cars.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 16th March, 2023

3rd Apr 2023, 11:49

They are good cars, I'd hang on it to it till the end, no point spending thousands on a newer diesel car just to try and save a bit on better MPG.

2009 Ford Mondeo Zetec 2.0 turbo diesel from UK and Ireland

Summary:

A bit rough now, but still a decent car

Faults:

Air con won't work, knocking from suspension, brakes and wheel bearings, typical wear and tear expected of age and mileage.

Cosmetically the car is looking a bit rough inside and out, but it is 14 years old now and approaching higher mileage.

General Comments:

Got this 2009 Mondeo back in 2019 for a nice price. Has served me well the last few years.

Metallic black Zetec model. Quite a nice looking car, shame mine is looking a bit rough now. I'd do something about it but at the age it is just not worth it. Rust on arches and alloys look corroded. Inside is OK but seats are starting to look worn. Zetec spec is mid range and has plenty of electric features and is very comfortable.

The car is an absolute joy to drive despite the rough condition, I believe it has been looked after mechanically at the very least. Handling is very sharp and the 2.0 TDCi engine has good power and gets 45 - 50 mpg.

Probably will be keeping this car till it dies, not worth much to sell so I'll keep it as a cheap run about till the end.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 29th January, 2023