2000 Ford Mondeo Verona from UK and Ireland - Comments

Two problems with this car - both suspension. One has been fixed by the dealer, the other one Ford won't help with.

Strange 'clonking' noise coming from the front suspension when on full lock. Dealer just replaced the front CV boots - why should they need replacing on a car that has done 10,000 miles from new - dealer wouldn't say.

Second problem - squeaking shocks at the back. Can only hear this in the summer when you have the windows open, but it drives me crazy so all summer I have windows up and air conditioning on to keep cool. Several trips to two Ford dealers produced nothing. First visit 'we road tested the car but could hear it'. Second visit I demonstrated it to the mechanic - they just lubricated the shocks (didn't fix it). Third visit - they rang Ford Customer Relationship Centre who told them it was a 'characteristic' of the vehicle' and they weren't allowed to fix it. Took it to another dealer - mechanic walked me around their sales yard looking similar cars (2000/X Mondeo) we both bounced them up and down on their shocks - they all squeaked!

So the moral is don't buy a Mondeo if you want to drive around with windows open (do they still make convertibles?).

Apart from that, it is generally very nice to drive, excellent value and so far totally reliable.

Overall excellent - reliable, and drives very well.

Relaxed and cruises beautifully on motorway, plus the steering is very 'precise' and the chassis feels 'agile' - makes it feel fun to drive.

Driving position perfect, seats OK (a little soft). CD/radio very good.

Economy good - 450 miles on a full tank - that's about 40mpg.

Interior trim quality average.

Car was very good value - £12000 plus brilliant finance deal for what is basically an LX.

Overall very, very good, just a shame about those squeaky shock absorbers!

Hi I also have a mondeo with a sort of creaking sound at the rear.

Took it to the main dealer, not to much help. Have since used WD40 on all the suspension rubbers.

My hand brake cable was also knocking against the rear suspension due to the rubber moving have corrected this and all is good now.

You may want to check the accelerator cable as mine was rubbing away on a screw on the strut in the engine bay, cheers.

I have that suspension noise also. Try to wash very well the car's under-body.

THe other one -the clonk also I experienced that. It is a major problem and I do not know where it comes from. From the front shaft joint? I have only 48,000 km. Strange.

I have a 2000 (x) Mondeo Zetec estate with a noticeable creaking noise from the offside front suspension, but cannot locate the source.

Mondeo Verona (X reg) - CV joint failed after 37,500 miles. Car is 2.5 years old. Ford repaired under warranty, but judging from quick Web search, this appears to be a common fault. Heated windscreen also failed 6 months from new. Apart from these 2 faults, the car is generally reliable and a comfortable ride.

I am now on my third Mondeo, last one bought year 2000

I am amazed at the similarity of faults especially re Faulty CV joints, and suspension.

I am now on my third set of CV joints, mileage 50,000 and I am now informed that both my front shock asorbers need replacing. Ford will simply say it is outside warranty even though my local dealer replaced CV joints last time at 44,000 miles.

Is Ford acknowldeging any of these faults and what recourse have we reimbursement or replacement FOC by FORD.

Would appreciate replies.

PS I am also reliably informed that CV joints plus suspension is a problem with Mondeo.

I Don't Believe it! I have a 2000 Ford Mondeo Verona and guess what - the suspension creaks all over, tried lubricating shock absorbers and the joints, but to no avail - CV Boot looks fine - I've only done 40,000 miles so it should be good for a while yet. Ford should get their finger out on this one.

I have a 1995 1.8 Mondeo Verona with the same front suspension clunk. Doesn't happen all the time. It can go weeks without a sound, then starts again. Car steers in a straight line, no undue vibration.I've had the front o/s wheel off and all looks OK, everything nice and tight.I'm not keen to ask a garage 'I've got this problem, can you find it please?', for obvious financial reasons. Anyone got any ideas?