1996 Ford Mondeo review from Slovenia
"Very reliable, calm, beautiful and roomy sedan"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Switch for lights on-off on armature panel burned out. Replacing at unofficial dealer cost 20 EUR.
Windows washers became swollen up. Replacing with originals cost 30 EUR per every washer (common Mondeo Mk1/Mk2 problem).
Rust around gas tank (common Mondeo Mk1/Mk2 problem).
General comments?
Despite quite a lot of kilometers until now, nothing was going wrong with this car despite the light switch.
Car drives really calm and quiet. Engine also loves low-revs. Because it has a lot of space in, it is like a mobile living room.
Car handles beautifully, despite a little bit too soft suspension.
A lot of room in the front, back, and the luggage compartment.
Electronic is very reliable, only the airbag sensor sometimes fails. If that happens you must only check a contact under the seats.
Car is beautiful on the outside also.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 16v petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 279000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 350000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Alfa Romeo 145 |
| Date of Entry | 30th September, 2008 |