1995 Ford Mondeo GLX review from Australia and New Zealand
"If you find a good example, keep it"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Head gasket issues/block cracked - I presume because of incorrect coolant and engine oil specs. Mechanics have no clue how to maintain (older) foreign cars in Australia.
There is an overheating issue after longer drives - suspect either a sensor or thermostat fails to switch the fan on time.
Noisy on rough roads - gravel.
Clutch and gearbox tend to be 'disobedient'.
Tacho few times failed to work on start up.
Clogged injectors from bad fuel - use premium if possible.
General comments?
Decent quality for price.
Good performance (manual), low fuel consumption.
Maintenance is key - many drivers don't even change the oil nor service their cars on time, thus leading too bad rep of vehicle models.
Overtakes on highway like a Formula 1.
Electrics still working.
Top speed 205 km/h (tested).
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1995 |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0i Zetec Manual |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 205000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 220000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 1st March, 2009 |