Faults:

Clutch, injectors, both very expensive to rectify.

Many electrical faults including key fob not being recognized and the car not starting. Quick clear screens also failed winter. A/C never worked.

When sold in 2020 there was rust starting at both door sills.

General Comments:

The Mondeo from this time period with the 1.8 diesel is not the best choice. I found it a pretty unreliable and mediocre car.

Was forced to keep due to financial issues at the time. The car never returned with decent economy, it was always needing something. For diesel, the 1.8 struggled for 44 mpg as well, and I drove carefully. I was expecting a bit more - my previous Peugeot diesel did 50 mpg without trying.

Power was actually OK when working and it was a nice to drive car. Edge model was basic but the car felt luxurious and spacious. Really the only positive things about it. Was also a nice bright red color - nice, because most were silver/grey.

Although I bought it used it was still new enough and low mileage that I tried Ford dealers initially for service and repair. They were absolutely uninterested, expensive, and useless - I had to find an independent mechanic for help a lot of the time.

Overall just a poor experience.

Faults:

Clutch and flywheel was the biggest bill to replace at around 90,000 miles.

Most of other stuff was wear and tear (suspension, exhaust, etc).

Air con never worked.

Minor electronics issues.

Rust around the arches and sill led me to scrap it in 2024, higher miles also and low value, was not worth putting through another MOT.

General Comments:

Big, comfy, reliable, good to drive, this old Mondeo is a fantastic car to own.

I had many years of pleasure with this car, I loved the looks. Zetec alloys really stood out. Window tints as well, dark grey paint, loved the look.

Inside was also typical 2010 Ford. Functional and neatly laid out. Seats were great on long journeys. The car was sharp to drive. Sound system was good quality.

1.8 TDCi was a mediocre engine however, in regards performance and economy. It pulled OK, but struggled for 46 mpg. And that's with a lot of motorway driving, about town it drops to less than 40, poor for diesel. My old 2005 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9 CDTi managed 49 mpg + no matter how it was riven. I'd avoid this engine and get the bigger 2.0 TDCi if you are considering a Mondeo from this time period.

Other than that a great old car, feels weird calling them old because I still think they look modern, but it is hard to believe this model came out as long ago as 2007 and ran till 2014. It was a good car if cared for. I have since moved on to a very modern (2022) diesel Ford Focus estate - a nice car but just a bit boring, it just does not have the character of the old Mondeo!

Faults:

Headlights faded, water ingress into boot, clutch, oil and coolant leaks, driveshafts, rusty exterior, A/C dead, rough interior cabin, etc.

General Comments:

A slightly tatty Mondeo I bought a few years ago. It had service history but cosmetically it was rough. Otherwise appeared looked after well, and I continued to look after it, but there were too many issues.

The car was OK for the price I paid, I got a few years cheap motoring out of it, but it was nothing special. The Mondeo is a bit overrated I would say. The 2.0 diesel engine was fast and smooth, but miles per gallon for diesel I thought was pretty poor, claimed average was 48, but I never got more than 42 at best.

Titanium model was well equipped. Very comfortable and spacious, boot was huge. Did a family of four run up and down the country on holiday with no problems.

Suspension was a bit crashy, but it was probably worn. Ford dealers are to be avoided - they just were not interest in older cars. I had to look out a friendly local mechanic to help me out, which unfortunately was quite a lot, the car gave its fair share of issues.

Pretty good looking car. Nice wheels. Bright silver in color.

But just don't know if I'd buy a Ford again, the car was maybe a rough example, but still it was nothing special and certainly not as reliable as a car in this mileage range should be. I had cars in the past go past 200,000 miles with no major, but this car felt finished at just under 120,000 miles.

Scrapped last year when the clutch gave up, far too expensive to repair. Just was not worth it.