1994 Ford Mondeo 24v review from UK and Ireland

Beware the catalytic convertors on this car. They die prematurely.

There are 3. One each side of the engine since it is a 'V' shaped engine and one at the bottom of the downpipe below where the two separate ones join.

On testing the car one convertor blew - it sounds like a bag of spanners rattling below your car. This was replaced before I picked the car up after purchasing.

Crucially 12 months later the same thing happened. This time it was the other side of the engine that went.

A week later it happened again, the one fitted by the dealer after my test drive.

Expensive to fix.

Very annoying bug in the engine management system makes the engine revs climb on cold start up. If you put your foot down before the revs have 'settled', after about 3/4 minutes it compromises acceleration severely.

Very nice performance and the throaty V6 encourages your right foot, but the resulting low 20's mpg moderates your driving unless money is no object.

Reasonably good handling and ride for a mid 90's car although the gear change a bit 'rubbery'. Steering well weighted and precise although has a tendency to understeer if pushed into corners too fast.

Watch for the 24V specification as it is poorly kitted out as standard.